The most sustainable kitchen essential is what's already in your kitchen - but in case you're ready for an upgrade to a reusable, zero-waste, or sustainably made item, these are my holy grail cleaning, cooking, and storage product recommendations. Pl...
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Cooking Supplies
replaces parchment paper for baking & makes cleanup a breeze
Silicone Baking Mats
make your own microwave popcorn in these stand up stasher bags!! super easy and zero-waste
Stand-Up Silicone Stasher Bag
stainless steel and cast iron pans are always good options, but if you prefer non-stick cookware Caraway is an amazing and high quality choice
Caraway Non-Stick Non-Toxic Ceramic Cookware
Far less plastic waste with the water filter replacements in Britas!!!
LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher
Cleaning
I haven't bought paper towels since I got these years ago!
Unpaper Towels - Marley's Monsters
this cuts through grease on my stove like it's nothing!
CleanCult All Purpose Cleaner
sustainable dishwasher powder
Dirty Labs Free & Clear Bio Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent
the BEST zero waste / natural scours I've found. made from coconut husks and are still gentle enough for scrubbing but not scratching pots and pans
Biodegradable Coconut Kitchen Scourers
super strong even though they're compostable!
HoldOn Compostable Trash Bags
Storage
these have the tare weight on them too - makes it easy for getting loose veggies at the grocery store or farmers market!
Organic Cotton Mesh Produce Bags
I've tried a lot of beeswax wraps and these have by far been my favorite. Easy to clean, easy to mold around different food items, and cute patterns
Bee Kind Beeswax Wraps
super easy for storing leftovers - just keep your food in the bowl you ate it out of and throw a bowl cover on top!
Silicone Stretch Bowl Covers
I use this for literally everything - storing leftovers in the fridge or freezer, taking snacks on the go, halves of avocados, etc.
Stasher Bags
Books
creative sustainable recipes
Crunch Time - Oddbox
beautifully colorful vegan + zero-waste recipes
The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet: A Cookbook
from Kathryn Kellogg of @goingzerowaste
101 Tips for a Zero-Waste Kitchen
includes lots of zero waste recipes and hacks for the kitchen and home in general
