Foil Lids Trash Container Ways to Reduce Go Big Consider buying larger portions versus single-serving portions of yogurt or snacks. Fewer containers usually result in less packaging that ends up in the landfill. Larger containers can also be reused as storage for other items. Buy Bulk For items like nuts, bring your own reusable containers and buy from the bulk foods section if possible. Did You Know? Why Aluminum Lids? Aluminum lids are used on many dairy and food products to extend the product’s shelf-life – they have excellent corrosion resistance and protect the product from light, moisture, oxygen and gas. Source: Italcoat / IPS