1. Store fruits and veggies alongside a Bluapple freshness ball to extend their life by just existing in proximity to your produce, saving you money and unnecessary trips to the grocery store. BluApple is a small business that was founded 2009 to help combat food waste.

Just snag a refill kit and refresh your freshness ball with a new packet every three months. Promising review: " These do seem to work, extending the life of my fruits and vegetable up to a week longer. Change the packet inside on schedule.

I shake them occasionally and make sure that no produce is covering the top holes. I bought more for family/friends when I told them about it. No food is more expensive than that which you throw away (thanks, Mom).

" — ttmadison Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.99 . 2.

And, revamp your pantry with a set of airtight dry food containers to lock in freshness for all those grains, nuts, and baking provisions. You've let one too many boxes of cereal go stale — it's time to break the cycle. This set includes one tall container, four large, six medium, and four small containers.

Promising review: " Each lid locks on all four sides for a snug 'airtight' fit. Easy to clean and durable. The included labels and chalk pen make it easy to identify 'similar' items.

Labels and matching containers give the pantry and laundry rooms much-needed organization and are Pinterest-worthy. I used the containers for all sorts of dry goods, such as coffee beans, flour, Bisquick, and Tide Pods. I.