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Turn your kitchen into a more planet-friendly cooking space with these eco-conscious swaps

The kitchen is one of the most energy-consuming parts of your home with appliances constantly running. Aside from stocking it with plant-based products and upgrading to eco-friendly appliances, swap out single-use plastic and paper products. Start with these five ideas.

See also: 5 Brands For Safe & Natural Cleaning Products At Home

 

Silicon lids

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Above Photo: Instagram/@alittleleaf.decor
Photo: Instagram/@alittleleaf.decor

Say goodbye to plastic wraps with these game-changing silicon lids to store foods. They come in a variety of sizes for your plates and bowls and ensure freshness with an air-tight fit. You can even use them to keep cut fruits fresh.

See also: Earth Day 2022: 9 Plant-Based Recipes That are Kinder to the Environment

Beeswax wrappers

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Above Photo: Flickr/@planningqueen
Photo: Flickr/@planningqueen

Beeswax wrappers are another eco-friendly wrapping option. Simply place one of the wrappers over the dish and adjust the edges to fit. Available in different sizes and patterns, if you’re looking for a cute alternative to plastic wrap, these are perfect.

See also: 15 Vegan and Vegetarian Instagram Accounts To Follow

Reusable storage bags

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Photo: Instagram/@stasherbag
Above Photo: Instagram/@stasherbag
Photo: Instagram/@stasherbag
Photo: Instagram/@stasherbag

Ziplocks are easy and convenient. And while they are technically recyclable, they are still plastic. Swap them for silicone ziplocks that are just as convenient and long-lasting.

See also: 6 Eco-Conscious Tableware Brands To Know

Glass containers

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Above Photo: Unsplash/Heather McKean
Photo: Unsplash/Heather McKean

Mason jars not only look good but they also work as air-tight, long-lasting storage units for beans, legumes, rice and more. Since they are glass, they are perfect for the spice racks.

See also: Spice Cabinet Essentials According to Chefs: Robby Goco, Heny Sison, and More On Their Favourites

Cloth towels

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Above Photo: Unsplash/Heather Ford
Photo: Unsplash/Heather Ford

We can’t stress this enough. There’s nothing that paper kitchen towels can do that reusable cloth kitchen towels can’t do just as well.

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Amanda Fung
Writer, Tatler Dining, Tatler Malaysia
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Amanda Fung

Amanda is a KL-born and raised third culture kid, who lives to eat. If not found reading, writing for Tatler Dining, or snacking, she is most likely playing with her dog, Katsu, sourcing new Birkenstocks, or looking for a new restaurant to venture to. 

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