want to be more sustainable in your kitchen? start here.

I think choosing to be eco friendly in your kitchen entails a lot of actions. From composting your waste, choosing sustainable kitchen utensils, and reducing the packaging your food comes in, your environmental footprint will be significantly reduced. In this article, I will be focusing on sustainable kitchen products that I use and that I find amazing for everyday use!

1. For any coffee lovers, these sustainable k pod cups will be perfect. I love making coffee from home because it’s cheaper, but I absolutely hate the waste that k cups produce. Although you can recycle them, I find it more practical to utilize a reusable option. I found mine on Amazon and I use them almost every morning. You can find the link for them here.
2. The sponge that you use to wash your dishes has a detrimental environmental impact. It takes up to 500 years or more to biodegrade on average. Using a washable and reusable or a plant based compostable sponge will create zero waste. My recommendation for a reusable and washable sponge will be found here and a link for a composable sponge will be found here.
3. Plastic wrap is not only unsustainable, but it can also be unhealthy for you. It contains contaminants that can get into your food and into your system. In addition, when it’s thrown away these contaminants make their way into costal areas and wildlife habitats. There are many easy swaps for plastic wrap, but my favorite is a beezwrap. This is because it not only can act as plastic wrap but in place of a plastic bag as well. I bought many of mine locally at a farmers market in the summer, but here is a link to one that I also use frequently.
4. This next item is something that I find essential when grocery shopping sustainably. Using reusable bags when you shop is crucial, but your vegetables need sustainable bags as well. A majority of plastic bags take around 1,000 years to biodegrade or more. If you can bring a reusable bag for all of your groceries, why not your produce? Here you will find a link to my go to bags that I take with me when shopping.
5. The last recommendation I have is alternatives to parchment and wax paper. Now that I have to make more meals from home because of online school, I find myself using this product frequently. Although a majority of parchment paper is compostable (it will tell you on the box), I find aluminum foil more sustainable. With aluminum foil, you can wash it again and get several uses out of it. When you are done with it, it is fully recyclable as long as it is clean.

I find that if you integrate sustainable products into your daily routines and notice the impact they make; you will find pride in your consumption and strive for more change. I hope this list helps you find some sustainable alternatives that you implement in your home:)

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