This Simple Gadget Could Help Your Fruit Last Three Times Longer

A little potassium goes a long way toward curbing your food waste.

The busier you are, the more likely it is that there's a forgotten apple or box of strawberries at the back of your fridge, slowly growing a fuzzy layer of mold. Most Americans throw out about 25% of the food we buy, and produce is at the top of the list. But a simple new device may help that food last as much as three times longer—long enough that, in theory, you'll remember to eat it.

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