Suzie Homemaker in Training

Whenever I open the drawer to wrap something I always reach for the plastic wrap because this is what my family has always used, but every time I have to throw away a piece of plastic wrap I get an awful feeling of wastefulness. I have done a little research about when you should use one or the other and what the environmental effects of each foil and wrap have on the environment. Foil What it's best for: If you're refrigerating something smelly, foil creates a stronger barrier to keep odors in. Just be sure to seal as tightly as possible. Foil is also ideal if you'll be reheating the food in a conventional oven, since it can withstand heat. It’s also good to wrap a snug layer of foil around plastic-wrapped foods you plan to freeze like meat because it keeps out oxygen, which causes freezer burn. Plastic What it's best for: Keeping acidic foods such as fruit or avocados from browning, and keeping other foods like sandwiches and cut produce fresh. And...