Best Sustainable Products For Your Kitchen Under $25
As a reader of this blog, I bet you have gone to great lengths to buy and use sustainably grown organic products for your kitchen already to a certain degree. Often we find it easy to spend money on things that are good for the environment but whether it be tardiness or our busy schedules we might neglect to pay attention to the things we are putting in our own body. A good place to start is from the kitchen, so we wanted to cover some of our favorites.
It is important that the food we consume is made in a way that protects it from the harmful chemicals of the usual low-quality kitchenware. The tools that come in contact with our food need to be high grade to avoid contamination from toxins. We have researched the appliances that are likely to cause the most contamination. We have picked our favorite alternatives to those products to share with you.
Reusable Produce Bags The Original Eco – Friendly See Through and Washable Soft Premium Lightweight Nylon Mesh: You may have seen the disturbing images of pollution in the ocean from the build-up plastic and other non-degradable materials. It not only kills marine life but also pollutes their environment making it uninhabitable for years to come. One solution is to switch to multi-use bags that will reduce your disposable plastic bag use. These bags are gentle on food products. They are made of a tough nylon mesh that doesn’t rub off on the products kept inside the bags. They have a cotton fabric hem in bold colors that makes it a pretty stylish accessory to go shopping with. They have an easy to use pop lock and drawstring to make the whole packing process easy and convenient. One thing to remember that nylon itself is not biodegradable. So it is important that you recycle them effectively when done.
15 Pack Beeswax Wrap & Silicone Food Storage Bag & Silicone Stretch Lids: A lot of landfills are chock full of materials that could have been easily replaced with reusable containers. The habit of excess that our society is used to has some serious long term consequences. We were pleasantly surprised to discover food wraps that could be reused. They are made of beeswax, organic cotton, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. They are 100% natural with no chemical odors. You don’t have the fear of heavy metals seeping into the food like foil wraps. This is especially a concern if you leave the food wrapped for a longer time. The wraps are easy to wash. Make sure to use cold water (Hot water and hot food will melt the beeswax). This pack also comes with extra silicone bags and stretch lids that are food-grade quality. This entire kit can last you for a long time and help seriously cut back your waste footprint.
100% Bamboo Kitchen Dish Cloths: One of the most used items in the kitchen is the humble paper towel. A lot of resources go into the manufacture of paper towels. Deforestation is a real concern that has not been adequately addressed due to the general high demand for these products. You can take a step in the right direction by using these reusable bamboo kitchen dishcloths. They are made of a mixture of microfiber and bamboo fiber. They are highly absorbent. They are also multipurpose. If you want to use them as facial wipes or washcloths, then they can be repurposed for the same. They are super absorbent and easy to clean.
Full Circle Bubble Up Ceramic Soap Dispenser & Bamboo Dish Brush: In order to reduce your usage of plastics, one good place to start is the brushes that you use around the house. This dish brush comes with an attached soap dispenser made of ceramic. The bristles themselves are made of recycled plastic. The handle of the brush is made of bamboo. The shape is ergonomic. Along with the wooden material it makes for a great combination in the hands. All the materials are eco friendly. If you are going for a sustainable makeover for your kitchen, then this should be an item to keep in mind.
Swedish Dishcloth Cellulose Sponge Cloths: These Swedish dishcloths are highly absorbent. They claim to absorb 20 times their weight in water. They are made of sustainable cellulose and natural renewable cotton in an 80:20 ratio respectively. Due to this unique blend, the towels are soft when wet and coarse enough to scrub when dry. We love this combination. Depending on what you are trying to achieve you can use it dry or wet it with a little water. They come in packs of 10 in different colors. They manufactured in Europe and imported to the United States. It is rare to find such high quality imported products for such an affordable price.
Bambusi Collapsible Dish Drying Rack: When you are ready to make some real changes to the kitchen, you can consider this dish rack. It is made up of 100% bamboo. The choice of material makes it naturally antibacterial. It is fast to dry because bamboo is a highly breathable material. The rack can be coated with oil to prolong its life. The design of the dish rack itself is collapsible that makes it easy to store when not in use. Despite the foldable design, the hinge feels sturdy. There are not many moving parts. This design makes it safe to load up with dishes. It has 14 slots for dishes and a smaller extension at the bottom for cups and other utensils.
Bamboo Whisk (Chasen) and Hooked Bamboo Scoop (Chashaku): Long term readers of this blog will know about our love for hot beverages. When we want to switch it up from our usual coffee we love some matcha green tea. The joy of making a cup of Matcha is not just in the final product but also in the slow process of preparing it. This authentic whisk and scoop combo are perfect for getting the whole experience. We needed to look up some tutorials to use these but I guarantee that the end product is worth the effort.
These are some products that we absolutely adore in our kitchen. We will strive to communicate more such interesting ideas. We are dedicated to this mission and would love for you to join us on it.
Love,
Scooch and Steve
