Fruit is life. At least it is for me. Cherries, peaches! Nectarines, apricots, strawberries, blueberries...I even love a basic banana. Throw some tasty veggies in there like kale and spinach and Im set.
The thing is, they really make me work for it. As soon as I haul my precious edible gems home , it seems they turn mushy and wilt. Worst of all is when mold pops up and spreads. This is hard to stomach not only as a diehard fruit lover, but also because fresh produce can be pricey . No one wants to flush their money down the drain because that prized produce tapped out after 24 hours in your kitchen .
As the Armenian proverb goes, between talking and doing are mountains and valleys. So I took a break from my complaining to search for solutions.
I came across one winning remedy from Amazon : These hidden-gem Rubbermaid FreshWorks containers , which BuzzFeed Shopping editors swear by along with a host of Amazon reviewers, whove awarded the storage bins 3,500 5-star ratings.
Part of the secret to these Rubbermaid containers efficacy is their built-in filters. These filter vents help control the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide within each container, helping create an ideal environment for your fruits and veggies to stay fresh. Plus, you dont have to replace the filter: Its designed to last for the entire lifetime of the container.
The bins also contain handy elevated bases that help keep produce away from excess moisture while further encouraging freshening airflow.
Reviewers absolutely rave about the containers usefulness. My strawberries have lasted for a week and a half without molding, and I didnt even have them in the produce drawer, wrote a reviewer named Rani .
I have yet to find any produce that does not last longer and stay fresher in one of these containers, said another .
Folks also appreciate them for wilting-prone vegetables like spinach and lettuce. It really does keep my salad ingredients fresher than using a regular plastic storage container, wrote a reviewer named Michelle . I buy the big bags of lettuce from Costco and I find the lettuce is fresher for twice as long.
While the containers are an initial investment, they help save money in the long run, according to reviewers. They quickly pay for themselves by reducing wasted produce, noted one reviewer . Now I can buy larger quantities of my favorite berries without losing half to spoilage.
The containers are stackable when in use and can nest within each other when empty, so theyll be space-efficient whether theyre full in your fridge or waiting in a cabinet. Theyre also dishwasher-safe and BPA-free.
This set includes one medium-short and one large containers, both with matching lids; the medium measures 4.6 cups and the large measures 18.1 cups. The containers come in many other individual and pack sizes, too.
Note: According to Rubbermaid, the containers preserve freshness best with unwashed and uncut produce. The brand also says the bins work best with one type of produce in the container (as one reviewer put it, it [h]elps to keep items separate that dont coexist well).
These containers arent the only items helping extend the lives of our produce. Check out these other options that can help, below. And for more information about how to avoid mistakes when storing your produce, check out previous HuffPost coverage or the National Resources Defense Councils Save The Food guide .
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HuffPost Shopping's deputy managing editor, Marquaysa Battle , loves this short, wide-capacity Rubbermaid FreshWorks container . "These are the perfect size and I find that they do help my produce last longer than when I store it in other containers," she wrote. "I'm planning to buy more and get rid of the other ones I own."
This option holds 11.3 cups and sports Rubbermaid's built-in filter and elevated base. It's available in multiple other sizes.
Promising Amazon review: "I wasn't sure how these would perform but they were on sale so I bought them. I wanted to eliminate wasting produce I couldn't eat fast enough. They are absolutely amazing!!! I got these red peppers at Trader Joe's. I put four of the peppers in the large container and kept two in the plastic bag in the produce drawer. I ate one over the course of a few days so I had one left. Here is a photo of the peppers 10 days later. The one I kept in the produce bag and drawer is soft and shriveled, while the peppers I kept in the container are firm, robust, and just as fresh as the day I bought them, with no sign of going bad, so I'm sure it will last even longer. I love strawberries but they usually lasted about three days in my fridge before the green part got brittle and the berry looked unappealing. With these containers, they lasted 10 days!!! These containers are a miracle, and allow me to buy produce on sale and then keep it longer. They eliminate so much waste. Buy these---you won't be sorry!!!" Amazon Customer
Each liner measures 12 inches by 15 inches. They're designed to be cut easily with scissors to fit wherever you need.
Promising review: "I used to put paper towels down in the refrigerator vegetable and fruit bins to absorb the extra moisture and keep my produce fresh, but then a friend suggested I use this product.
The fruits and veggies definitely stay fresh longer with the new liners. Love this product." Daniel Kraversky
These highly-rated jars hold 16 ounces and are designed to be airtight. They come in multiple pack sizes and styles.
Promising review: "I mostly use these to store things like berries and cherry tomatoes in my fridge. Before I had these, things were getting moldy before I could use everything. Since Ive started using these, the fruit stays good for waaaaay longer, giving me time to use everything without wasting it (and saving me from having to buy more). Well worth the purchase." Landon C.
These Luxear containers are also popular with Amazon reviewers. They offer a ton of features, including air vents to encourage air flow, the option to partition your produce within the same container, an elevated basket to reduce moisture and even a drainage vent.
This set includes one 2.4-cup version, a 9.1-cup version and a 22.5-cup option, all with matching lids. The containers are BPA-free and available in three colors. Be sure to clip the coupon for an extra 10% off that'll show up at checkout.
Promising review: "One of my favorite kitchen gadgets! Keeps fresh fruit longer, better and easier for cleaning fruit, and easy storage. Only downside is they are not dishwasher safe." Lindsay Rogers
This set includes one half-gallon bag, one 28-fluid-ounce sandwich bag and one 12 fluid ounce snack bag. Numerous other packs, bag sizes and colors are available.
Promising review: "These bags keep produce fresh for so much longer than baggies or anything else I have tried. This especially applies to grapes, lettuce and other greens, and pre-cut pepper strips. In Stasher bags these have kept for weeks. Without, they are mushy and browning within days." May11
Promising review:"These are such a worthwhile purchase in such lovely colors! Allows you to eliminate wasteful plastic bags and very versatile usage. Cannot recommend enough." Laura
Promising review: "My wife complains when I buy lettuce or spinach from 'Bulkco' in those big clam shell containers. It always seems to go bad before we finish most of the product. But these 'papers' extend the shelf life of lettuce and spinach so much that we rarely throw anything away due to spoilage. Its great that they are reusable." Bertman
It has three dividers so you can store multiple varieties at once, and it's designed to fit easily in a fridge door.
Promising review: "I bought this after seeing it at my friend's house and so glad I did!! Previously my cilantro would only keep about a week (no matter how many tricks I looked up on Pinterest or social media sites), but now it keeps for 2-3 weeks and sometimes more!! Plus, I like the fact it doesn't take up a whole lot of room in the fridge, and easy to clean." J & S
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