Mate Tailor It is even tempting to simply dispose of those transparent plastic fruit containers directly in the trash when the strawberries or grapes have been consumed. They are weak, common and replaceable. However, it may be time to consider a second glance before they have to go into a dumpster. These boxes may not be as trivial as they may appear. Having a little imagination and patience, they can become rather useful things in the house. They can be used as mini storage boxes awaiting a second life rather than interpreting them as clutter. The potential of the most simple things may be silent sometimes.
Turn them into little greenhouses
Those transparent lids may make the interior a bit warm and humid, which may allow seeds to germinate. Putting soil and seeds in it can enable the sunlight to pass through but shield young plants. It may be a mere experiment of growing herbs or flowers inside the house.
Organize your craft supplies
Small tools and buttons, beads, threads, etc., are usually found in drawers. A fruit container made of plastic may assist in containing everything in a single location. The obvious design can make it simpler to get what is required without searching for it.
Create a snack box for kids
Rather than purchasing new plastic boxes, the containers could be used to pack the dry snacks. Sliced fruits or nuts could be placed inside crackers. The snap-on lid also could assist in avoiding spills and thus can be useful when traveling to school or when traveling anywhere short.
Freeze individual portions
Others may be using such containers to freeze small pieces of food. Parchment paper might be put on them to make them easier to remove in the future. It can be an effective method of handling the leftovers without necessarily investing in additional storage systems.
Start a compost collection bin
In case the composting is a routine, scraps and peels of fruits may be temporarily stored on the counter in a clean fruit container. The ventilated structure may allow moisture to accumulate less and then move it to a larger compost bin.
Build a drawer divider
Drawers become disorganized with time. A few fruit containers could be put side by side to serve as mere separators. This may facilitate sorting of things such as socks, scarves, or small household necessities.
Prepare an easy gift basket base
A new basket could be replaced with a small box on the top of a fruit container to use as a platform to place small handmade gifts. It can be wrapped with a piece of fabric or paper to have a new appearance. It can bring a personal approach to insight.
Refrigerator organization with them
Cabling the same things into fruit containers may add more order to the fridge. Yogurt cups, cheese sticks, or packets of sauce may remain in place. It can also help in making the cleaning of shelves a bit faster.
Create a kids’ activity kit
One container may hold small puzzles, crayons, or building blocks. Holding it all in place could help in making the cleanup process less stressful. It can also be used to assist children in moving their favorite things from one room to another.
Store seasonal decorations
Little ornaments, lamps, or craft ornamentation are easily entangled or moved about. Fruit packages can be used to segregate these products based on theme or color. They have a clear surface, which may allow easy identification of contents at a glance.
Donate or share with gardeners
Local gardeners or community groups may be glad of additional containers to use in growing seedlings. Rather than throwing them away, it might be significant that they be passed on. What appears as garbage in one household may be useful in another house.
