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Plastic alternatives
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items Last year I noticed that in every bag of soil or compost I bought, I found tiny pieces of plastic so I vowed to reduce my consumption of plastic because however good you're trying to be with recycling, it ends up in our environment.
Silicon pouches are a game changer. They're easy to wash, thick and durable. I use them every day for snacks and also to transport things that might leak like yogurt. And fun fact, I used a large one as a sled during my last walk in the snow last wee...
(2 pack) Better Home & Gardens Silicone Reusable Food Storage Snack Bag
And I have all sizes and shapes. I hike a lot in the mountains and they're perfect for snacks.
Ziploc Endurables Pouch, Large Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bag, 64 fl oz (Pack - 3)
I've replaced plastic bowls with stainless steel ones with silicon lids. These small ones are perfect for single servings of whatever snack you want to carry with you. I have different sizes of course.
OUNONA 6Pcs Compact Stainless Steel Condiment Bowls with Leakproof Silicone Sealed Lids
A larger size for salads, again with silicone lid.
Luxshiny 1Pc Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl with Silicone Lid for Home Cooking and Baking
I like cooking desserts and casseroles in single servings directly into lidded ceramic dishes. That makes them easy to store in the fridge without having to use plastic wrap.
Staub Ceramic 3-pc Mini Round Cocotte Set - White - Walmart.com
The best cutting boards in terms of germs management as both wood and plastic tend to store bacteria. Plus plastic cutting boards shed micro plastics into your food.
Titanium Cutting Board, Steel Cutting Boards For Kitchen, Double-Sided Stainless Steel Cutting Board 316 for Cutting Vegetables Meat (13 * 9 in) - Walmart.com
I couldn't live without stretchable silicon lids anymore. No more plastic wrap!
Magik Silicone BPA-Free Leak Proof Stretch and Fresh Food Covers 4 Count
What's important when selecting a water bottle is to make sure the inside is all stainless steel. Some are lined with plastic materials. And a steel outer finish means no varnish which might peel off in time. Ask me how I know...
Triple Tree 34 oz Silver 304 Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Wide Mouth Lid, 34 oz
Again perfect for baking and storing. Or jsut for storing. Being a glass artist I love glass in all forms of course!
Glass Food Storage Containers with Platinum Silicone Lids 50 Oz Size – 2-Pack – Plastic-Free, Oven & Freezer Safe, Non-Toxic
No more dishwasher tablets wrapped in plastic. Plus this one is eco-friendly.
Eco Dishwasher Tablets 100 Pack – Biodegradable, Plastic-Free, Lemon Scent
I like these a lot. This is the starter pack with 4 sizes, perfect for all uses.
Stasher Premium Silicone Reusable Food Storage Container Starter Kit, Pinch Loc Seal, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe/Leak Free, Clear, 4 Pack Bags
Did you know that in Switzerland plastic cotton swabs are actually banned? This pack is great because even the packaging is plastic-free.
Swisspers 500ct Paper Stick, 100% Cotton Swabs, Plastic Free Packaging
Love bee's wax wraps as they are so easy to use.
Bee's Wrap Reusable Beeswax Compostable Sandwich Wrap
This is the actual brand I use. Very durable.
(re)zip Reusable Leakproof Food Storage Stand-Up Quart Bag - 4 Cup, BPA-Free, Clear, Turquoise Blue
This is genius! The smaller produce size means that you can keep cut veggies fresh without plastic wrap.
W&P Design Reusable Stretch Produce Savers Silicone Wraps - 7pk
How cute are these? Again perfect for cooking or baking individual portions and storing them in the fridge without plastic film.
Staub Ceramic 16-oz Petite Tomato Cocotte - Cherry
Plastic-free doesn't have to be bland… aren't these porcelain canisters cute?
Village 2nd Edition House Canisters, Set of 3
No plastic toothbrush. There are so many small poastic items we forget we use everyday!
Bamboo Toothbrush
Cotton flannel. Because so many towels are made of synthetics.
Reusable Paper Towels