Biting into a ripe blueberry is great, but they go bad quickly. Supermarkets use plastic containers that trap moisture.

Blueberries have a lot of water and get moldy when stored in plastic.

Val Riley says to use glass jars instead of plastic.

Berries stay fresh longer in glass jars, says Val Riley.

Glass jars don't keep moisture like plastic does.

Blueberries mold quickly in plastic.

Glass containers help blueberries dry faster.

Store blueberries on paper towels and rinse them first. They can have bacteria and mold.

Storing blueberries properly takes a few minutes and saves money.

Rinse blueberries under cold water to clean them.

Don't store blueberries in plastic, use a kitchen item instead.

Dry blueberries on paper towels before storing them.

Check blueberries for damage and throw out bad ones.

Put blueberries in a glass jar with paper towels and store in the fridge.

This method reduces waste and keeps blueberries fresh longer. Val says they last twice as long in glass jars.