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Thaw Frozen Foods In the Refrigerator
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Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator instead of the microwave. This can save you up to 50% of the energy used to thaw frozen foods. The microwave uses a lot of energy to thaw frozen foods, while the refrigerator uses less energy.
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What You Need to Do
  • Step 1
    Defrosting food in the refrigerator overnight
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