14 Eco-Friendly Kitchen Products: Plastic-free

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There are quite a few options out there that help us on our journey to an eco-friendly life.

But we also know that to change something we first need a good reason to do so. Otherwise, we won’t stick to the behavior changes we strive to make.

In our everyday life, we don’t always consciously experience the consequences of climate change although it’s one of the biggest problems in the world.

Try to find your own very personal why, so that you find it easier in your everyday life to make beneficial changes.

Maybe it’s the pictures of turtles trapped in plastic bags, birds dying because of all the trash they’ve eaten, or beaches full of rubbish instead of golden sand.

Below you can find sustainable alternatives for kitchen products we use every day.

Making these products your new go-to kitchen helpers will let you make a huge impact without even thinking much about it.

Mugs To Go

These cute mugs are life-savers. Instead of the coffee cups to go, you can bring your own mugs and let them be filled with your favorite hot or cold beverage.

There’re so many occasions where we need our own mugs: long car drives, picnics in the park, any outdoor activities, commutes,…

You never have to buy on the go again, just take your mug with you when you leave the house.

You can get them in any color that fits your aesthetic and in any size you need.

Simple Modern 40 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid | Insulated Cup Reusable Stainless Steel Water Bottle Travel Mug Cupholder Friendly | Gifts for Women Men Him Her | Trek Collection | Mauve Me

Eco-Friendly Plate Set

There’s no longer the need to use plastic dish sets when you have garden get-togethers or a picnic in the park. The sets are made of sugarcane fiber (bagasse) which is 100% natural and decomposable. Bagasse is one of the most sustainable options because it would be disposed anyway. Using the material for dish sets like these, gives it another life cycle.

They withstand a great amount of heat and coldness which makes heating your food in a microwave possible, as well as freezing it.

The material is even leak-proof, so you can also use it for oily meals.

No dye or bleach is used for the dish sets, which is the case with paper plates and plastic plates.

FEHHTO Compostable Paper Plates Set, 250PCS Disposable Heavy-Duty Sugarcane Plate and Eco-Friendly Utensil Biodegradable Dinnerware Plates, Extra Long Forks & Knives & Spoons for Party

ECONLY party pack of 150 | Eco-friendly Palm Leaf Plates with Cutlery | 50 Disposable 8" Square, 50 Wood Forks, 50 Knives Heavy Duty Biodegradable Utensils

Wooden Cooking Utensils

There’re quite a few benefits using wooden cooking utensils.

First of all, there’s no plastic involved. That also means that they are heatproof and you won’t find any chemicals like burnt plastics in your food. Also, they don’t scratch your pans and pots.

The sets are hand-made out of teak and will last you quite a long time due to the quality of the material.

Teak is very water-resistant due to its tropical origin which makes it a perfect companion in the kitchen.

Mooues 9 Piece Wooden Spoons for Cooking, Wooden Utensils for Cooking with Utensils Holder, Natural Teak Wooden Kitchen Utensils Set with Wooden Spoon Rest, Comfort Grip

KITEISCAT Acacia Wooden Spoons for Cooking: 5-Piece Kitchen & Cooking Utensils Set - Wooden Spatula, Slotted & Pasta Spoon - Essential Wooden Utensil Set

Eco-Friendly All Purpose Cleaner

These cleaning products are made with pure essential oils which gives them a natural and fresh smell, instead of very strong chemical odors that give you a headache for the whole day.

They use the natural power of plants like citrus to get the same results as strong chemical formulas in other products.

The formula of these all-purpose cleaners is 100% natural, bio-degradable, cruelty-free, and comes in a recyclable package.

Method Antibacterial All-Purpose Cleaner Spray, Citron, Kills 99.9% of Household Germs, 28 Fl Oz

Method Spray Kills 99.9% of Household Germs Purpose Antibacterial Cleaner Wildflower, 28 Fl Oz (Pack of 4), Multicolor

Reusable Bamboo Paper Towels

The organic bamboo cellulose used for these kitchen towels comes from FSC-certified bamboo forests.

They’re very thick and suitable for more heavy cleaning, unlike regular paper towels which aren’t that absorbent. Bamboo is up to 40% more absorbent than cotton.

You can wash each sheet about 80-120 times, which should last you more than six months.

Cloud Paper Bamboo Paper Towels - 12 Rolls of Ultra Absorbent and Durable Eco-Friendly Paper Towels for Sustainable Cleaning - FSC-Certified, Plastic-Free Packaging, and Chlorine-Free Paper Towel

Reusable Bamboo Towels - Pack of 2 Washable Kitchen Rayon Towels - Lint free, Zero Waste, Recyclable, Eco Friendly Paper Towels, 2x20 Heavy Duty Organic Washable Rolls

Kitchen Sponges

These sponges are made without any plastics. 100% natural material. You can use these non-scratchy sponges on all kinds of materials all over your kitchen: pans, pots, surfaces, tableware, tables.

AIRNEX Natural Kitchen Sponge - Biodegradable Compostable Cellulose and Coconut Scrubber Sponge - Pack of 12 Eco Friendly Sponges for Dishes

Greenzla Natural Kitchen Sponges 12 Pack - Plant-Based Biodegradable Sisal Hemp Dish Sponge - Eco-Friendly, Zero-Odor, Non-Scratch Scouring Pad for Kitchen Countertops, Bathtubs, Tiles, and More

Dishcloths

These dishcloths are 100% bio-degradable and made out of sustainable materials like a mix of cotton and cellulose. You can wash them and they will last you about two months. They are as absorbent as 15 rolls of paper towels which makes them the more eco-friendly choice.

Nordhus Design Swedish Dishcloths,5 Cloths, Made in Sweden - Reusable, Washable Cellulose Cotton Kitchen Cloths - Replace Paper Towels, Wipes, Sponges, Dish Rags

brimley Reusable Swedish Dishcloths for Kitchen 6 Pack (Sun Print) - Absorbent Dish Cloth - Biodegradable Dish Rags for Washing Dishes, Surfaces Etc. - Cleaning Kitchen Gadgets/Kitchen Essentials

FEBU Swedish Dishcloths for Kitchen | 5 Pack Watercolor Dish Towels | Reusable Paper Towels Washable | Non-Scratch Cellulose Sponge Cloths | No Odor, Biodegradable, Swedish Cloths

Reusable Produce Bags

Save up to 1000 plastic bags using only one 100% organic cotton mesh bag.

They come in different sizes and different color codes suitable for any kind of fruit or vegetable. You can even cold wash them, which is a huge plus when it comes to food.

Naturally Sensible The Original Eco Friendly See Through Washable and Reusable Produce Bags - Soft Premium Lightweight Nylon Mesh Large - 12x14in - Set of 5 (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple)

purifyou Reusable Produce Bags, Heavy Duty Double Stitched Washable Mesh Grocery Bag with Drawstring, Ideal for Farmers Market, Beach, and Refrigerator Storage, Set of 9 (XL, Large, Small)

Food Wrap

These food wraps are made out of beeswax, so you don’t have to use plastic or aluminum wraps any longer.

You can form them over bowls or pieces of food using the warmth of your hands.

They are made of 100% organic cotton, sustainably harvested beeswax, and jojoba oil.

To clean them you just simply have to rinse them under cold water using a mild soap.

Bee's Wrap Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps Made in the USA, Eco Friendly Beeswax Food Wrap, Sustainable Food Storage Containers, Reusable Bags Assorted 3 Pack (2M, 1 Sandwich), Bees + Bears Print

Akeeko Reusable Food Wraps w/Beeswax Assorted 9 Packs - Eco-Friendly Reusable Wraps, Biodegradable, Zero Waste, Organic, Sustainable, Plastic-Free Food Storage, 5S, 3M, 1L w/Abstract Curves Pattern

Compostable Trash Bags

Made out of plant starch extracts this material is bio-degradable and renewable.

You can use them for your backyard compost or your home composting system. They are quite sturdy withstanding about 83 LB (38kg).

1.2 Gallon Small Trash Bags Garbage Bags, AYOTEE Mini Compostable Strong Bathroom Wastebasket Can Liners Trash Bags for Home Office Kitchen fit 5L,5 Liter,1 Gal,Green

BioBag (USA), The Original Compostable Bag, 2.6 Gallon, 100 Total Count, 100% Certified Compostable Kitchen Food Scrap Bags, Kitchen Compost Bin Compatible

Reusable Storage Bags

They’re made out of thick and food save PEVA-materials. That means that they don’t contain any PVC, lead, chloride or BPA. When burnt they do not harm the environment.

When using these bags, you save about 350-500 disposable plastic bags.

They are leak-proof and freezer-safe.

Qinline Reusable Food Storage Bags - 24 Pack BPA FREE Freezer Bags(8 Reusable Gallon Bags + 8 Leakproof Reusable Sandwich Bags + 8 Food Grade Snack Bags) EXTRA THICK Reusbale Lunch Bag for Salad Fruit

Qinline Reusable Food Storage Bags - 10 Pack BPA FREE Freezer Bags(2 Reusable Gallon Bags + 4 Reusable Sandwich Bags + 4 Food Grade Snack Bags) EXTRA THICK Leakproof Reusbale Lunch Bag for Salad Fruit

Kitchen Towels

These kitchen towels are made with 80% upcycled denim and cotton. This procedure saves 20.000l of water for every kg of material used. You can cold-wash them hundreds of times.

MEEMA Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths, Ecofriendly Upcycled Cotton Set of 4, Large 20 x 28 in Super Absorbent Premium Weave, Toallas de cocina

Reusable Grocery Bags

Instead of using big plastic bags that are tearing apart after one use, you can transport your groceries in these sturdy box bags. They stand straight and stay open so you can easily load and unload them.

When home they can be folded and are out of sight until you need them again.

NERUB Set of 10 Reusable Grocery Bags Heavy Duty Shopping Bags Large Grocery Totes with Reinforced Bottom Super Sturdy Handles, Black

VENO 4 Pack Reusable Grocery Bags, Shopping Bags for groceries, Utility Tote with Handles and Hard Bottom, Foldable, Multi-Purpose, Heavy-Duty, Stands Upright, Sustainable (Gray, 4 Pack)

WISELIFE Reusable Grocery Bags [3 Pack],Large Grocery Tote Bag Water Resistant Shopping Bags Foldable Grocery Bag for Clothes,Toys,Shoes and Picnic,Green

Zero Waste Set

This set is like a starter pack for a zero-waste, eco-friendly lifestyle. It contains 4 stainless-steel straws + travel bag and a cleaning brush, 3 mesh produce bags made out of cotton, 4 reusable zip lock bags, and 4 beeswax food wraps. With this set, you are well-equipped to start your sustainable living journey.