Use a Silicone Lid to Cover Leftover Food

article image
Photo by Fotolia/renamarie
Ditch the plastic when storing leftover food. Follow this reader-submitted tip for a more eco-friendly, affordable way to keep leftovers fresh.

I wanted to save money and lessen the environmental impacts of my household decisions, so I decided to find ways of packaging leftover food without using plastic wrap. I thought about it for a while, and finally found a technique that works well for me.

I purchased a reusable silicone suction-sealing lid for $10 to place over dishes while reheating them in the microwave — this works especially well for liquids, such as soup, that I don’t want to spill over the sides. You can also use these lids on bowls or pots of leftovers. They seal tightly on most container surfaces and come in a variety of sizes. My silicone lid has been a great investment, and I haven’t bought plastic wrap for almost three years now.

Melissa Klein
Utica, New York

Readers: Try searching for “silicone lids” online to find a variety of different shapes and sizes. MOTHER

  • Published on Jan 7, 2016
Comments (0) Join others in the discussion!
    Online Store Logo
    Need Help? Call 1-800-234-3368