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7 Simple Plastic-Free Kitchen Swaps That Actually Stick
Seven everyday kitchen swaps, from water bottles to dish brushes, with the trade-off for each so you can choose what fits your home.
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Practical guides to cutting single-use plastic in the kitchen: food storage, wraps, utensils and the everyday swaps that are easiest to keep up.
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Glass vs Stainless vs Silicone: Which Food Storage Wins?
A side-by-side look at the three materials most often used to replace plastic food storage: what each does well and where it falls short.
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Bamboo Kitchen Utensils
- Material
- Bamboo or wood
- Good for
- Everyday cooking, including non-stick pans
- Trade-off
- Needs hand washing and prompt drying
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Beeswax Food Wraps
- Material
- Cotton coated with beeswax, often plant oil and tree resin
- Good for
- Covering bowls, wrapping cheese, bread, fruit and vegetables
- Trade-off
- Not advised for raw meat or hot food; wears out with use
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Glass Meal Prep Containers
- Material
- Glass, often borosilicate; lids usually plastic or silicone
- Good for
- Leftovers, meal prep, reheating at home
- Trade-off
- Heavy and breakable; lids are usually not plastic-free