After seeing countless articles about the effects of microplastics on the environment and our bodies, I made it my mission to eliminate plastics as much as possible in my home. The kitchen seemed like the easiest place to start! Check out my favorite...
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Perfect replacement for plastic straws
ALINK 6in Clear Glass Straws for Cocktails
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No more gross cracked plastic Pyrex lids! These stretch to fit most round containers and best of all, you can toss them in the dishwasher!
Thrive Market, Silicone Stretch Lids
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I hate the waste that ziploc bags create, so I’ve been slowly building up my Stasher bag collection! (Make sure to hand wash them or use unscented dishwasher detergent to avoid them soaking up scents)
Stasher Silicone Bags
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Black plastic utensils are SO unhealthy for you, these are a great option if you don’t want to get stainless steel. And they come in tons of cute colors! I got the dark green to match my kitchen walls 🥰
10 Piece Silicone Kitchen Utensil Set
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Black plastic air fryers are so unhealthy
Ninja Crispi Air Fryer - Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
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I swapped my plastic Keurig out for this glass French press! Now I’m not drinking a bunch of microplastics with my coffee 😂
French Press Coffee Maker CHAMBORD
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I’m obsessed with this Pyrex set! The only one I’ve found that doesn’t have plastic lids. The glass and silicone lids are super durable and easy to clean!
Pyrex 10-piece Ultimate Glass Food Storage Set
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I bought a bunch of these to replace my plastic OXO containers. I use them for all my dry goods - sugar, flour, oatmeal, nuts etc
Ball Mason Jars
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Besides plastic, nonstick coating on cookware is no good for you either. I got rid of my nonstick pans and replaced them with this stainless steel set. 7 years later they still look great!
Cookware Sets
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Plastic water bottles get so gross after a while. I don’t love Stanleys either, I think Simple Modern tumblers are so much more sleek!
Trek Tumbler
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A great alternative to plastic wrap! Sadly not dishwasher safe but they’re not hard to clean.
Thrive Market Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps
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Obvs paper towels aren’t plastic but I still felt wasteful using so many every day! These are a great alternative and I love that I can throw them in the washing machine
Swedish Dishcloths
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My favorite glass straws to replace the plastic ones that come with Simple Modern and Stanley cups!
ALINK 8 Pack Glass & 6 Clear Straws for Stanley
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A more affordable alternative to Stasher bags!
Winrock Silicone Food Storage Bag 2-Pack 32oz
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A better choice to replace plastic ice trays. Great for toddler meal prep too to freeze small portions of things!
GORILLA GRIP Large Silicone Ice Cube Tray 2 Pack
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Obsessed with these pink Ball jars! Such a cute vintage touch for your kitchen
