Sustainable Living | Easy Kitchen Tools for Being Eco-Friendly

This year, I’ve made it one of my goals and foremost intentions to reduce my environmental footprint when it comes to the kitchen. This is the room that has the most action—it’s my favorite spot to get creative, unplug and feed the people that I love. I became much more aware recently of my consumption habits and realized that I needed to have easy tools at my disposal to replace foil, plastic wrap and food packaged in plastic. Luckily there are so many companies out there offering earth-friendly items that are just what you need. An avocado cover? Check. Gallon sized bags to replace your Ziplock bags? Check. Here are some of our must-haves.

Food Huggers

Reach for one of these BPA-free holders to prevent food waste for fruits and vegetables like onions, apples or peppers.

àplat Adjustable Covers

Never be short on options when it comes to sustainable ways to store and reheat food that might not come with a top. These 100% organic cotton covers will do the trick, you can even stick them in the microwave after slightly dampening.

Bee's Wrap

Nothing is worse than using plastic wrap—not only is it a single use item, but working with it can drive any cook mad. Instead, reach for these biodegradable and compostable sheets that can store an avocado to leftovers.

Stasher Reusable Half Gallon Bag

Make resealable bags a thing of the past with this sealable, BPA-free option that can store salad greens to cooked rice.

Organic Cotton Produce Bag

Stick your oranges, apples or your lemons into this drawstring bag that is easy for toting.

Reusable Produce Bag

Buying in bulk is not only easier on the wallet, it can also eliminate excess waste. Head to the bulk bins with a load of produce bags like these and see how your environmental footprint begins to shrink.

Avocado Food Hugger

Never let a half-enjoyed avocado go to waste when you have these storage pieces on hand.

Compostable Kitchen Bags

It takes a heartbreaking 500 years for a plastic garbage bag to break down in a landfill. Switch to this easy compostable option made with plants starches and vegetable oils.

Bread Bag

Head to the farmers market or bakery with this organic cotton bread bag.

Stainless Steel Straw Set

If you prefer to slurp your beverages, keep this set nearby and eliminate plastic options all together. It’s said that Americans use 500,000,000 plastic straws every day.

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