Posts tagged plastic
5 Alternatives to Plastic Food Storage

Whether it's in sturdy containers or flimsy Ziploc bags, plastic has a way of sneaking into our kitchens. Even reusable plastic containers aren't as sustainable as non-plastic containers because all plastic eventually makes its way into our air, land or water. In this post, I'll give you the DL on the best non-plastic containers on the market.

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Is Compostable Silverware Sustainable?

It's easy to assume that anything "compostable" is good for the environment. For some waste (read: food scraps) composting is the perfect disposal method, but for waste like single-use silverware, composting may not be the best option. In this post I'll explain the pros and cons of compostable cutlery.

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Zero Waste Plastic Wrap Swaps

Light-weight plastic wrap has a pretty marginal environmental impact compared to other environmental woes in the kitchen (hello, food waste - definitely not pleased to meet you). Nevertheless, decreasing plastic waste is a noble goal, no matter how small you start. In this post, I'll tell you all about that best swaps for the most common uses of plastic wrap in the kitchen.

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