One of my New Year’s resolutions is to step up my dedication to reducing, reusing and recycling. Along with using less, I’ve seen many green products over the last year that may help green up my own kitchen. Most energy waste stems from kitchens, and such things would make being green a portion of your everyday life. — Mariko from The Tiny Foodie
Chef’s Resource
Bamboo Compost Pail – $41.95
Here is what I love about this countertop composter rather than the millions that have popped up on the market: It has a removable inner container that you can wash and that’s light enough to carry around. Many compost pails need bags you have to buy separately or are heavy once you have to move a couple of day’s worth of scraps into the outside bins. This bamboo one is constructed with ease in mind.
ChicoBag
Create Stand Complete Starter Kit – $15.99
I usually bring my own grocery bags to the store, but I want to start putting my veggies in their reusable produce bags. I really like that all these are breathable and wrapping up little. They are simple to keep together and clip so that you don’t forget to bring them with you.
Reuseit
Orka by Mastrad Flavor and Oil Spray Mister – $12.95
Use your own oils rather than these aerosol grease sprays. You can be compound free using this spray bottle that’s simple to wash. I’m excited to test my very own tastes with it.
Etsy
Linen Napkin Set, Gray by Pillow Link – $60
I do not normally buy paper napkins, but I find myself needing them. Whenever I do get a stack, I’m shocked at how quickly they make it in the trash. I want readily washable linen napkins for the dinner table. I prefer a darker rustic style so that I won’t have to worry about getting them dirty.
Reuseit
Orka by Mastrad Vegetable Keep Sacks – $8.95
These reusable bags are perfect for maintaining celery, ginger, garlic and onions from the way and from the light. I believe that the drawstring bottom is imaginative. I won’t be throwing away sprouted potatoes or shriveled garlic.
Reuseit
Fruit and Vegetable Keepers – $4.45
I’m a fanatic about keeping my leftovers from containers that are reusable, and that I try to steer clear of plastic wrap as far as you can. I would justify it, however, on a partially sliced tomato, onion or lemon because the wrapping seems so simple and minuscule. Today I can cut down on this too with these fruit and vegetable keepers made in just the ideal sizes.
ChicoBag
Sling rePETe Serpentine Bag – $14.99
I’m amazed how these Sling bags from ChicoBag wrap up teeny tiny and still manage to carry 40 pounds of groceries. The majority of the reusable bags I’ve bought made from recycled materials are delicate at best. If I take a trip for groceries in my bike, this is coming with me.
Cutlery and More
De Buyer Mineral B Iron Crepe Pan – $34.99
I’ve already converted into cast iron pans as the best nonstick pans without any chemical coatings. The one issue is that they are extremely heavy, and creating crêpes or other light items that need me to move and change the pan is really hard. De Buyer pans are lighter and thinner, and I intend to make this crêpe pan component of my collection.
A+R
Wasara Biodegradable Tableware – $9
Occasionally I want disposable plates, and these beautiful pieces of all types and sizes made from fully compostable materials won’t make me feel 1 bit guilty. I will certainly make such a part of my Xmas stash.
Reuseit
Stainless Steel Drinking Straw – $9.95
My children love straws, and I buy them at a 300 package. Well, no more! I want these bendy-style stainless steel straws now.
Reuseit
Stoneware Grease Keeper With Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer, White – $22.95
I’m a deep fryer and a bacon addict, therefore this grease container would be quite handy for me. It contains a strainer to separate the oil from the grease and is simple to store.
Green Home
Biokleen Automatic Dish Gel – $21
I only just got a dishwasher this season, and that I feel like a new woman. Now I will be thankful for environmentally friendly dishwashing liquid.
Green Home
Stainless Steel Locking Air-Tight Containers – $16
I’m so excited about those stainless steel locking containers. I’ve glass ones, and that I break one every couple weeks. These can be perfect for keeping leftovers of any size. Additionally, they are light and simple to wash.
PaperlessKitchen
Skoy Cloth Pack – $8.99
Most sponges, regardless of how quickly they seem to break apart, aren’t ecofriendly. Skoy is similar to an extremely durable and absorbent fabric that can replace your sponge. Additionally, it dries quickly so that it is not full of germs.
Etsy
Wood Cutting Board, Natural Edge by Red Onion Woodworks – $69
Wood cutting boards are the best for your knives, as well as the ground. These salvaged wood cutting boards are even 1 step upward, as they are made from wood scraps.
The Home Depot
Hidden Recycling Bin – $15.97
This recycling bin pops on the back of your under-the-sink cabinet door. I’ve seen a great deal of plastic bins, but this bag-style bin is undoubtedly my favorite. Recycling bins constantly get stinky, and this can be washed and readily transported to the outside cans.
Ecotonix
Green Cycler Platinum – $119
This compost bin is not as lovely as one, but it is a extremely fast composter. The shredding mechanism helps to help and compact food composting, which makes my garbage disposal a thing of the past.
Branch
Reusable Food Storage Wraps – $11
I want to shout from the rooftops about this item. I really like everything about them, from their dimensions down to their cute stitching and closures.
Etsy
Repurposed Wine and Skyy Bottle Short Tumblers by Bottlehood – $38
Repurposed glasses from wine bottles are just beautiful. I need these in my cupboards.
VivaTerra
Wine Barrel Stave Bread Bowl – $95
I keep the majority of my fruit from my fridge and onto my counter, so obviously I wish to keep it all restricted to a bowl. I like how this repurposed wine barrel platter would be large enough to get an under-the-cupboard counter space.
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