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10 Zero-Waste Kitchen Products

One aspect of frugal living, is the desire to become less wasteful. To live a more sustainable life. We can do this by making intentional purchases with thoughts to the future.

It’s no secret that the kitchen can create huge amounts of waste. However, it’s possible to reduce the amount of waste we see by adding some thoughtful zero-waste kitchen products to our inventory.

While this post outlines zero-waste kitchen products from Amazon, I recommend you shop local first, if possible. Even so, Amazon is a great choice if you don’t have local options or if you just don’t want to spend too much money right away. There are reasons why Amazon is popular – It’s easy and offers affordable price points.

If you are ready for a more sustainable kitchen, here are some excellent zero-waste kitchen products that I recommend:

Reusable Grocery Bags

One of the easiest ways to start with this more sustainable lifestyle is to stop buying plastic grocery bags from the grocery store. Instead use reusable grocery bags! There are so many to choose from, but I like these fun ones that can be folded up nicely to fit in my purse.

Speaking of cooler bags, I have a couple of insulated grocery bags that I use all the time in the warmer months. I use them for bringing home frozen items from the grocery store and I use them for our beach picnics.

Reusable Produce Bags

Instead of using plastic bags to put your produce in, use a reusable produce bag like these ones from Amazon.

Or, if you want to go one step further, cotton reusable produce bags don’t contain any plastic, so they are biodegradable.

Glass Jars

Having an assortment of glass jars on hand is ideal for food storage. They are great for shopping for bulk food if you have access to bulk stores where you can bring your own containers. (Bulk Barn in Canada offers this.)

Because they are clear, it’s also easy to see the contents of the jar so you know when something needs to be restocked.

I prefer to use the empty jars that I get from various food items from the grocery store. (Think pickle jars, pasta sauce jars, etc.) But on some occasions you may need to purchase glass jars. Take a look at garage sales, in thrift stores or ask relatives for extras. I find them expensive on Amazon.

Stainless Steel Straws

Stainless steel straws are must-haves in my kitchen. They get used all the time!

These stainless steel straws on Amazon come with 12 straws in 4 different shapes and sizes. It also includes 2 cleaning brushes which are a must for cleaning your reusable straws.

These reusable straws also come with a travel bag so you can take a straw or two with you wherever you go! Perfect for eating out at restaurants.

If you have kids, you may want to purchase silicone straws instead. While we insist our kids sit to eat and drink, it’s inevitable that our youngest will eventually feel the need to get up and do a dance or something. (LOL). I feel much safer with them using soft silicone straws.

Glass Containers

Glass food storage containers are perfect for storing leftovers, doing meal prep or storing produce.

They are ideal because you can easily see the contents so you know what needs to be eaten. Another reason is that you can reheat your food right in the same container.

Beeswax Food Wraps

Beeswax food wraps are a natural and sustainable alternative to plastic wrap. They are eco-friendly and biodegradable because they are made with cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin.

You can wrap any type of food with beeswax wrap or use it to place over bowls. Use it the same way as you would use plastic wrap or tin foil.

Silicone Food Bags

Silicone food bags are a great way to eliminate even more single use plastics from your kitchen.

The Stasher brand is the number one seller, however there are other brands on Amazon with good ratings as well!

You can use these silicone bags in the freezer, dishwasher and the microwave, making them so versatile.

Glass Spray Bottles

Investing in glass spray bottles for your kitchen is a smart idea if you like to make your own cleaning supplies. They even work well for watering your kitchen plants!

This four pack of glass bottles is perfect for scattering around the house in places where they are most commonly used.

Reusable cloth Towels

Are you still using paper towels? Make the simple switch to reusable cloth towels with a set of E-Cloths! They are fantastic zero-waste kitchen products!

Clean virtually anything with only water! They are very absorbent, making mess clean up simple. They also easily trap dust, dirt and grime.

Silicone Baking Mat

Instead of using parchment paper that you throw away after one use, give silicone baking mats a try! I’m still loving and using mine that I got years ago!

Silicone mats also reduce the need for cooking sprays and grease.

Silicone is very durable and therefore a great long-lasting alternative to baking or roasting with parchment paper.

There you have it! 10 zero-waste kitchen products that you’re sure to love. How many of these items do you already use?

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