Neat and practical refrigerator can not be separated from the reasonable storage, but many people buy vegetables or staple food, directly with a plastic bag into the refrigerator, not only is not conducive to the preservation of food, but also appears to be a refrigerator clutter. More importantly, the use of plastic products will also bring two big problems: First, plastic products will be used in the process of leaching chemicals, such as bisphenol A, bisphenol S, etc., affecting human health; Second, the use of disposable plastic products will produce a large amount of plastic waste, and can not be recycled, polluting the environment we rely on, and ultimately may be in the form of micro-plastics back to our bodies.

　　In order to reduce plastic waste, the U.S. environmental organisation "Embrace Green" website published an article, guiding people to start from the refrigerator storage, and gradually get rid of the ubiquitous plastic products. By switching to the following practical items, you can "de-plasticise" your fridge and lighten the load on the planet.

　　Glass containers. Material thicker wide-mouth glass jars can be used for refrigerated or frozen food, but the use of three points of attention: 1. Fill food, do not completely filled, from the mouth of the bottle to leave a space of 2 to 3 cm, to prevent the expansion of the broken; 2. 1 cm depth of water poured on the frozen food in the glass jar to provide further protection from the effects of the cold air; 3. glass bottles filled with liquids can not be loaded with too much water after the freezing, expands in volume and is prone to danger.

　　Rectangular glass storage containers can also be used, and although most of them use plastic lids, such containers can be reused an unlimited number of times. For example, putting carrots in a glass container filled with water and placing them in the freezer will prevent them from spoiling; cut apples can oxidise and become discoloured, so you can soak uneaten apple slices in a bowl of cold salted water for 5 minutes, then dry the apples and place them in an airtight glass box before placing them in the freezer.

　　Other types of glass jars are not recommended as they are not thick enough to withstand expansion. In addition, overheated jars should not be placed directly into the fridge,you should wait for the temperature to drop before placing them in the fridge to prevent the glass from shattering if the temperature changes too much.

　　Metal Cans. Food storage cans made of stainless steel are usually airtight and freeze-proof. For example, organisers made of aluminium or stainless steel, they come in different sizes to fit fridges of different sizes and come with silicone seals that seal well for long term use. They are not cheap, but they are good for the environment. For example, the aluminium box to hold the packaged dumplings for freezing; summer people like to freeze ice to relieve the heat, you can also use stainless steel ice cube box.

　　Paper products. Butcher's paper (a special paper for wrapping meat) and kraft paper can be used instead of plastic bags and boxes in the freezer. If food is refrigerated for a short period of time (up to 2 to 3 weeks), it can be wrapped in unbleached butcher paper or waxed paper bags. For example, mushrooms are most afraid of moisture, so storing them in a cardboard bag can be a good solution to spoilage; placing lettuce in a bowl and covering it with a layer of paper towels absorbs moisture and prevents the leaves from getting soggy and turning brown.

　　Aluminium foil or tinfoil. Celery stored in the refrigerator for a long time will be softened because of the loss of moisture, the celery will be separated, cleaned, and when the rhizome to control the dry water, wrapped tightly in aluminium foil, and then put into the refrigerator, freshness can be up to a few weeks. The disadvantage of this type of packaging is that it is easy to break, so be careful when using it and don't poke holes in it. To avoid breakage, use more durable, slightly thicker aluminium foil or tinfoil and, if necessary, seal it with freezer tape.

　　Waxed cartons. Waxed milk and juice cartons can be reused. These containers are especially good for soups, are airtight, and won't expand or crack. Just wash them thoroughly before and after use.

　　Simply don't pack it. Many fruits don't need any packaging when stored in the refrigerator, such as tomatoes and peaches. Most fruits and vegetables have a natural "coat," and smothering them in plastic packaging can accelerate spoilage. For example, at low temperatures, tomatoes in the genes related to the production of aromatic substances, as if they were "frozen", so that the output of aromatic substances greatly reduced, resulting in a significant reduction in its flavour, it is best to store at room temperature; compared with the watermelon is not covered with plastic wrap, covered with plastic wrap watermelon into the refrigerator, on the contrary, it will breed more bacteria; bananas should be hung up and kept well ventilated. up to save, keep well ventilated, you can let the ethylene produced with the wind, thus slowing down the aging of bananas; blueberries, strawberries and other berries are prone to rapid softening and mouldy deterioration, storage before 1:3 vinegar and water "soak", and then fished out and rinsed out, drained into the refrigerator can be preserved.