kitchen items
A growing body of evidence points to the health risks posed by plastic additives. These include endocrine disrupting chemicals, which are linked to infertility, obesity, diabetes, prostate or breast cancer, among others. The toxins in plastic and the microplastics released are especially elevated with heat and liquids. So we want to try and remove as much plastic from our food and drink as we can. Here is a list of products I personally use, or would use.
This list goes in order of: sustainable storage, drinkware, dishes, coffee/tea, cookware, dishwasher pods, dish soap, etc.
Ello Glass Food Storage Containers are perfect for food storage of leftovers or meal prep. I love storing food in glass and this option has a silicone boot to prevent chips or breaking. All parts are dishwasher safe, and the container is microwave and oven safe! This is a set of 5 containers.
If you need a starter set of glass tupperware, this might be perfect for you. The glass can go in the oven, microwave, toaster oven and most importantly, the dishwasher! This is a basic 7 piece set.
Stainless Steel snack containers from HydroFlask are double wall insulated and perfect to throw in the bag for snack on the go!
Stasher bags are the best. They have thick zips which is what makes them so nice. Ditch the one time use ziploc sandwich bags and try these which can go in the dishwasher!
These zip top snack cups are the cutest! They are animals!! I peel a clementine and throw it in this little pouch when we are on the go. Dishwasher friendly!
Here is a stainless steel bento "Bentgo" box for the kids! It has air tight, spill proof latching, and can be 3 or 4 compartments. This makes snacks and lunches easy to keep all in one place.
LunchBots makes a small Toddler size snack Packer, that is completely stainless steel. This is tiny, for things like raisins, blueberries, goldfish etc, it is 5.5"x4".
LunchBots makes a Large size too, that's great for sending to school with your child for cold lunch. It is 8"x6".
Glass mixing bowls with snap on spill-proof covers, that nest together for space saving storage.
Here is a sustainable starter kit - it has 4 beeswax wraps, a reusable cloth produce bag, and 2 beeswax bars to replensih the wraps over time. The beeswax wraps are made of 100% natural beeswax, jojba oil and 100% organic cotton. They can be used to wrap up cheese, cover dishes in place of syran wrap, or make pouches, etc, the posibilities are endless. They are washable and over time if the beeswax starts to wear, they come with beeswax bars to make them new again.
A lot of times lead paint is used to adhere the paint onto glass. Yes lead paint is still being used on dishes! This Corelle set in plain white is nontoxic, and its super durable and chip resistant so its perfect for little kids.
We drink out of mason jars in our house. I found these really cool silicone sleeves to protect them and make them a little bit more durable. I even keep the sleeve on when I throw it in the dishwasher.
5 ounce "juice" glasses are the perfect size glass for kid's hands. You can use it for all of their drinks, not just juice. This particular glass is made for kids with its heavy bottom that will prevent it from tipping easily. Skip the sippy cup, and teach them to use an open cup from a young age. I actually started my daughter on a 2 oz glass open cup before she was 1 yr old. They learn quick.
I take my own water with me everywhere I go. I try to drink out of glass or stainless steel. I love hydroflask because it is lead free! & I like a top that closes completely so I can throw it in my bag without spilling.
I try to drink out of glass or stainless steel. I love hydroflask because it is lead free! Here is their everyday tumbler that is great for coffee on the go, with a closing top and double-walled insulation.
HydroFlask Stainless Steel Kids water bottle with wide mouth opening for easy cleaning and strow top, with bottom boot protector to last through drops and throws.
A lot of coffee makers include plastic parts that touch the hot water/coffee. Pour-Over coffee is the best way to eliminate this exposure. Simply pour your hot water in the top. It also has a stainless steel reusable filter. This version has a spout to make pouring your coffee even easier as you do not need to remove the filter.
An electric glass kettle is the easiest and fastest way to get boiling hot water. If you are making pour-over coffee, you can boil your water in the kettle and pour it over your coffee. Or this is great for tea as well. It also comes with a tea strainer/infuser to make tea in this kettle.
If you are still drinking tea in individual tea bags, maybe now is your time to try loose leaf tea! All you need. is a strainer like this to put the loose leaf tea in. The arms on the top of this strainer help it to fit almsot any cup or mug.
To have the freshest coffee, grind it yourself! This coffee grinder has a stainless steel cup that is also removable to make it easier to get your coffee out and for washing, it can be thrown right into the dishwasher!
A thin metal spatula is key to my cast iron cooking. It can get under a fried egg keeping it intact, etc. Metal spatulas are a necessity for successfully cooking with cast iron, in my opinion.
I don't use plastic utensils so that pretty much leaves metal and wood. Teak is a great wood option, because it holds up so well. I love this set for cooking and serving.
Stainless steel baking sheets - cookie pans and cooling racks. We're removing aluminum from our food sources and these stainless steel pans are a great option!
I use my Le Creuset Dutch Oven almost weekly, to cook an entire chicken, make soup, etc. This pot has a lifetime warranty but better yet, it is made to last a lifetime.
Cast Iron is one of the best pans you can use. It does it all, from searing meat to frying eggs, to heating up leftovers. I always use a metal spatula to help with food not sticking on my cast iron.
Need a starter kit of nontoxic pans? This is a budget friendly stainless steel set to get you started asap!
Glass is another nontoxic option, for baking, casseroles, roasting veggies, breads, etc.
Here is a glass baking dish with lid, so you can take brownies to the party with a cover on them, instead of having to put syran wrap over top.
I cannot stand when my dishes smell like dishwasher soap, I just want them to be clean and scent free, so that there isn't any residual product on them. I've been using these Grab Green dishwasher pods and loving them for a few years now, and my dishes come out clean!
I love this Better Life dish soap. I put it in my dispenser and also use it as our hand soap for at the kitchen sink. I love that's it's multipurpose!
Better Life is a great brand all around. They have a multi-purpose cleaner too.
Do you have granite, quartz or marble that needs to be cleaned, it needs a special cleaner and here's one that is a "clean" option.
