Disposable products wreak havoc on the planet and your wallet.
These environmentally sustainable swaps will last you more than one use.
But while they make cooking and cleaning a breeze, theyre also highly problematic for the planet.
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Lets start withsingle-use plasticthe worst offender of all.
No one needs a potato wrapped in plastic.
Plastic isnt the only disposable to be aware of.
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Theres also products like paper towels and Swiffer pads.
They also end up in incinerators, where they create air pollution, or littered in our environment.
These smaller pieces, calledmicroplastics, eventually enter our soil and our water supply, Fox says.
7 environmentally sustainable kitchen swaps
1.
If youve yet to hop on the Swedish dishcloth bandwagon, youre in for a treat.
Theyre biodegradable and long-lasting, with a single dishcloth replacing 17 rolls of paper towels.
When its dirty, toss it in your dishwasher or washing machine and it will look brand-new again.
Brightly Reusable Swedish Dishcloths (3 Pack) $15.00
2.
Even some of the best natural brands are packaged in plastic.
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You might even have a store nearby that allows you to refill your cleaning supplies in person.
With these environmentally sustainable alternatives, it wont feel like a sacrifice.
Beeswax wrap is made from organic cotton and beeswax, and its easy to use.
It can be washed and reused for up to a year then composted at the end of its life.
(When looking for beeswax wraps, just ensure the beeswax is sourced from sustainably managed hives.)
Treat them well and they could last a lifetime.
Swap Swiffer pads for reusable towels
Ready to get a little creative?
Instead of stocking up on disposable pads, get a reusable pad.
Eithermake your ownusing an old towel or t-shirt, or purchase a reusable option.
In2020 alone, nearly two million Americans used 10 or more containers of parchment paper each.
Because most parchment paper gets its non-stick quality from a silicone coating,its not recyclable.
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