Some easy swap ideas for the kitchen to follow a low-waste natural lifestyle. Everything from food storage to cleaning and preparing foods. These are a lot of my personal favorites as I make the natural lifestyle journey
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Everyday Swaps
Cleaning essentials
Food Storage + Pantry Systems
Zero-Waste Cooking Habits
Sustainable Kitchen Tools
Aesthetic Cottage Touches
Everyday Swaps
Focus: replacing single-use items with reusable basics
Perfect for storing leftovers, packing snacks, or meal prepping. Great way to store your washed produce too
S SALIENT 18 Pc Glass Food Storage Containers
Use in place of plastic wrap when storing and preparing foods
Beeswax Wraps - Goldilocks Goods
Use in place of disposable ones. Great to store cut produce or bring snacks on the go
Perfect for making and storing your own cleaning supplies. Store under your sink or on the counter
Glass Spray Bottle - Amazon.com
This is my favorite for deodorizing all the furniture in my home. Also perfect to mix up an all purpose cleaner or clean your appliances
White Vinegar - Amazon.com
Add to your homemade cleaning supplies kit. Great to make pastes or scrubs for cleaning those tough spots. Use it to wash your produce too
Baking Soda - Amazon.com
Perfect for cleaning those tougher spots around your kitchen and home
Wood Scrub Brush - Amazon.com
Buy a bunch and use them to wipe off counters or glass
PEPPRIG microfiber cloth, 28x28 cm - IKEA Germany
Food Storage + Pantry Systems
Focus: keeping food fresh + reducing waste
Bring to the grocery store and reuse after use to prevent waste
Earthwise Reusable Mesh Produce Bags Set of 9
Perfect for storing homemade condiments or produce in the fridge. Use to meal prep chia puddings or salads as well. Great drinking glasses too, endless possibilities
Mason Jars - Amazon.com
Perfect for storing homemade cleaning vinegars or items in your pantry. Make up some granola and keep it fresh!
Mason Jar - Storage Jars - Tins - IKEA Germany
Use to keep your pantry nice and clean. This can help with grocery shopping too, see what is missing and refill when necessary
Pantry Labeling Ideas: How to Use Custom Stickers for Better ...
Zero-Waste Cooking Habits
Focus: behaviors + small routines
Meal prep your foods ahead of time and eat throughout the week. This will prevent buying one ingredient for just one meal
Meal Prep Cookbooks - Amazon.com
Make your own compost with any food scraps and reuse to grow delicious produce in your own backyard
