No cost alternatives for cling wrap

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Going green without spending green. Cutting down on cling wrap plastic use with no-cost (cheap) alternatives. Also saves a lot of sliced fingers from the built-in cutter. Grab what you have in the kitchen to cover / store food.

5 cheap food cover / storage alternatives that work!

1. Bowl over plate. Food covered & done.

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2. Plate on top of bowl. Works well too.

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3. Reuse takeout containers. Containers / jars from grocery store products. Recycle to renew their life some other way. No need to buy more containers.

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4. Tea towel to cover. Rubber bands work well to tie them shut. Or hold them down as lids.

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5. Lid & pot. Easy way to store leftovers for next time. Less to wash. Easy to reheat.

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5 cheap alternatives that have been used for generations. Big Green cling wrap free Win! ecowarriorprincess