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I began transitioning to a less toxic home with products I buy regularly. One of the first rooms I focused on was the kitchen. Because we eat food every day, I wanted to ensure the products we were using were less toxic than what I had used before. Some of these items I already had, but some I did slowly purchased to swap out. I was surprised to find that most things were relatively inexpensive.
Here’s some kitchen swaps I’ve made:
Wooden utensils. I threw away all my plastic ones. This was a pretty affordable swap, as there are so many options available. I’ve seen plenty of wooden utensils in department stores like Tj Maxx, Walmart, Marshalls, and HomeGoods. Here are some great options from Amazon:
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Coffee maker. I ditched the Keurig. I mean, plastic containers with hot water passing through to my coffee every day… probably not the best idea—especially since I was making at least two cups a day. I now prefer an old school coffee maker. The Cuisinart coffee maker I have is stainless steel and has a reusable filter. A great way to minimize everyday plastic exposure.
Glass jars. This was pretty much free to do. How? Because anytime I would buy food that came in a glass container, I would clean it and save it. FREE upgrade? Yes, please! Over time, I built up a nice little collection without any additional spending. This also allowed to toss out some old plastic cups and containers. I now use glass jars as drinking cups and food storage.
Mixing bowls. Yes, I still had a plastic bowl with a handle I loved from college, but it was time for a small upgrade. Bowls that are built to last and won’t contribute microplastics to my food. There are so many reasonable options out there now too. I personally chose stainless steel to start, but also love wooden bowls as well.
Parchment paper. Instead of using aluminum foil, I have been using parchment paper sheets. They are a great alternative to avoid the potential leaking of aluminum into your food. I especially love to use the parchment sheets for baking in the oven.
Wood cutting boards. I had a mix, so I tossed the plastic ones. We also slowly acquired a larger variety of wooden cutting boards, but of course I pretty much use my favorite one every time. Wooden cutting boards last longer than plastic and are a much better practical and eco-friendly option.
Filtered Water. This was a more recent upgrade. I say upgrade because I did purchase a nicer water filter. The Clearly Filtered water pitcher (#ad) removes up to 99.9% of over 365 contaminants from water. This includes fluoride, lead, BPA, PFAS / PFOA, HAA5, arsenic, and microplastics. It does have a filter that should be replaced after about 200 refills, but it’s worth it to know I have clean drinking water. I also keep a large glass water jug to make sure we are always well-stocked.
