5 eco-friendly kitchen products you should consider

Metal or bamboo straws, reusable food carriers and bamboo cutlery are part of living a more sustainable lifestyle. Photo: Filepic

From super absorbent Swedish dishcloth to reusable food bags, here are five things you can use to be kinder to the environment:

1. Cloth-based kitchen towels

Although convenient, paper towels are unkind to the environment and usually face a high turnover in the kitchen. A more sustainable option is switching to cotton napkins, microfibre cleaning cloths or just plain rags that you can rewash. Another good substitute is Swedish dishcloth, made of 100% naturally biodegradable cellulose or a combination of wood pulp and renewable cotton. What’s great about them is they are ultra-absorbent and each piece can potentially replace 17 rolls of paper towels. Plus, it can also be used to wash dishes, replacing regular sponges.

2. Reusable food storage bags

Instead of using cling wrap, aluminium foil or disposable ziplock bags to pack your sandwiches and other snacks, consider reusable ziplock bags or reusable food storage bags. You can also put your bread loaves in clean, drawstring bread bags or wrap them up using a big piece of plain cloth to reduce dependency on plastic and paper bags.

3. Cotton mesh bags

These carriers can be used as grocery bags or to store some of your fresh produce. Lightweight and foldable, cotton mesh bags are machine-washable and serve as a perfect alternative to single-use plastic bags. If you’re trying to reduce clutter, these bags can also be used to store toys and stationery.

4. Stainless steel straws

Plastic straws are among the top 10 sources of marine debris. Opt for stainless steel or bamboo straws which are reusable, eco-friendly and durable. Since most steel straws are sold with small brushes, it makes cleaning a breeze.

5. Bamboo chopsticks

Instead of disposable chopsticks, carry a set of bamboo or titanium chopsticks with you. Bamboo chopsticks are a more eco-friendly alternative to wood because bamboo grows quickly. Titanium chopsticks are strong, non-corrosive and heat-resistant.

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