Covering stuff in fridge

morganlefay

I've got a lovely new fridge after old one had been awful for years. I now manage to keep it tidy, re-use left-overs and have my meal planning under control. But I'm ending up with more (nice) leftovers for re-use. To cover them in fridge I sometimes use clingfilm, and sometimes silver foil, but both these seem expensive (esp the foil, but you can't use cling for everything). I just wondered what other people use ? We can't recycle foil round here so in the end it just gets thrown away which seems v wasteful.

aaroncaz

buy some plastic containers, reusable!!:p

savvy

morganlefay wrote: »

We can't recycle foil round here so in the end it just gets thrown away which seems v wasteful.

Our big Asda has a recycling wheelie bin for it

Linda32

I use tubbits, they can be bought from Wilkinsons and supermarkets near to the cling film/foil etc. They are like small butter / spread tubs which stack up.

You get about 5 for £2.00

newlywed

Sometimes I use a plate on top of the bowl (if there isn't a worry about it drying out). Mostly use tubs.

ben500

Apparently the best thing to use is plastic bin liners, you can use them for up to a week before throwing them away, at least that's what Tesco does in all their stores according to the manager in the documentary shown earlier this week and we all know how hot they are on quality and hygeine.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Smashing

I re-use foil all the time.

jcr16

i use plastic containers with lids. as i can stack them easy. adn lable them up with dates on when opened and when to use by.

thriftmonster

Either lock it tubs or a plate on top of a bowl or a teatowel - depending on what it is.

patchwork_cat

Hi I use these from Lakeland here. They have lasted me for years, which reminds me I need a few more, they are good for kids sandwiches, too.

Bogof_Babe

I just use lidded pyrex bowls. I have them in all sizes, right down to half-an-onion size!