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Instead of using plastic wrap or waxed paper to wrap up food items for the fridge or your lunch, use aluminum foil. It may be a little more expensive (though not necessarily so), but it’s better for the environment in a variety of ways.

Not only is it available in 100% recyclable form, it can be recycled endlessly and is often recycled into valuable machine parts. Plus, unlike wax and plastic, it’s not made from petroleum.

Add the fact that it’s better at withstanding heat and cold than waxed paper and plastic, and that it’s much better at retaining moisture, and you’ve got the ideal sustainable wrapping material.

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