HOW TO STORE VEGETABLES WITHOUT PLASTIC

AVOCADO : Place in a paper bag at room temperature. To speed up their ripening - place an apple in the bag with them.

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BASIL : It is very difficult to store well. Basil does not like the cold, or to be wet for that matter. The best method here is an airtight container / jar loosely packed with a small damp piece of paper inside-left out on a cool counter.

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BEETROOT : Cut the top off to keep beetroot firm, by leaving any top on root vegetables draws moisture from the root, making them loose flavor and firmness. Beets should be washed and kept in and open container with a wet towel on top.

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BROCCOLI : Place in an open container in the fridge or wrap in a damp towel before placing in the fridge.

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS : If bought on the stalk leave them on that stalk. Put the stalk in the fridge or leave it on a cold place. If they're bough loose store them in an open container with damp towel on top.

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CABBAGE : Left out on a cool counter is fine up to a week, in the crisper otherwise. Peel off outer leaves if they start to wilt. Cabbage might begin to loose its moisture after a week, so best use as soon as possible.

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CARROTS : Cut the tops off the keep them fresh longer. Place them in closed container with plenty of moisture, either wrapped in a damp towel or dunk them in cold water every couple of days if they're stored that long.

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CAULIFLOWER : It will last a while in a closed container in the fridge.
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CELERY : It does best when simply places in a cup or bowl of shallow water on the counter.
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CORN : Leave unhusked in an open container 
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CUCUMBER : Wrapped in a moist towel in the fridge. If you're planning on eating them within a day or two after buying them they should be fine left out in a cool room.
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EGGPLANT : It does fine left out in a cool room. Don't wash it, eggplant doesn't like any extra moisture around its leaves. 
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GARLIC : Store in a cool, dark, place
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HERBS : A closed container in the fridge to kept up to a week. Any longer might encourage mold.
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LETTUCE : Keep damp in an airtight container in the fridge.
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LADY'S FINGER : Doesn't like humidity. So a dry towel in an airtight container. Doesn't store that well, best eaten quickly after purchase.
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ONION : Store in a cool, dark and dry, place-good air circulation is best, so don't stack them.
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POTATOES : Store in cool, dark and dry place, a paper bag also works well.
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