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Hanging On to Reusable Containers and Bags P lastic food containers from the Chinese restaurant, glass bottles, Trader Joe's bags… These items certainly play their part in an eco-friendly kitchen, but not always an organized one. For recyclable items, be realistic about what you actually use on a regular basis, then get rid of (recycle) what you don't. Another common culprit: reusable, cloth grocery bags. Trim down your collection to five bags at the most, then donate or repurpose the rest. Not Adjusting Your Shelves I n almost every kitchen there are items that aren't ide- ally placed: For example, an outlying small appliance shoved into the Tupperware cabinet or a tall glass pitcher turned on its side near the others. The reason is usually the same—it didn't fit properly on the shelf! The solution is simple: Just adjust your shelves. With one adjustment of the shelf, the problem is usually solved. Easy peasy, but so often not thought of. Keeping a Junk Drawer (if you don't have the space) M ost folks have and love their junk drawer, but if you're short on kitchen storage, con- sider whether your junk drawer is really the best place for your checkbook, pens, and receipts. The answer: Probably not. By getting rid of this drawer, people have the oppor- tunity to fill it as they see fit. Love teas? Make a tea drawer. Then, put the items from the junk drawer in their place in- stead of in the kitchen.