The following is a list of items to begin converting your kitchen into eco-friendly. To try to reach the maximum, begin with some and remain highly committed:
AMBIENCE
- Set up a Recycling Center, and recycling storage in a cabinet.
- Use natural air fresheners and deodorants.
- Add some greenery.
- Use eco-friendly paint.
- Switch your bulbs to LED type.
- Grow your own herbs.
SHOPPING
- Bring your own reusable bags to the supermarket.
- Choose products with less packaging.
- Decline plastic Cutlery in your food-out order and use your own metal Cutlery.
- Filter your drinking water instead of buying it in plastic containers.
STORAGE
- Use Earthen Pottery ware like teacups, and water storage vessels like Surahi and Matka.
- Ditch plastic in favor of glass or steel containers.
- Replace disposable plastic sealing bags with silicone stasher bags.
- Change from plastic wrap to beeswax wrap.
FOOD PREPARATION
- Use non-plastic cutting boards.
- Use tea infusers instead of paper teabags.
- Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances.
- Avoid or replace your Teflon-coated / Nonstick cookware.
- Add low flow aerator to the kitchen sink for washing.
FOODSERVICE
- Use disposable cutlery if necessary made from compostable materials like Baggase, rice husk, Bamboo, Areca leaves, etc…
- Use eco-friendly straws.
- Use cotton washable napkins instead of paper napkins.
- Pack your lunch in metal boxes instead of plastic.
- Replace plastic containers with glass.
CLEANING
- Use plant-based sponges or sponges made from recycled materials.
- Eliminate paper towel use.
- Operate the dishwasher only when it is full.
- Use Natural Cleaning Products.
WASTE DISPOSAL
- Repurpose citrus peels.
- Switch to biodegradable trash bags.
- Compost your food scraps.
Wish you success and satisfaction in being an eco-friendly warrior !!