The kitchen is often the place in the house where we generate the most waste: from food product packaging to cleaning products, disposable items like sponges and paper towels, as well as food leftovers... the amount of waste is significant!
Moreover, the industrial cleaning products we use, such as dishwashing liquid, oven cleaners, and others, often contain harmful chemical ingredients. When used improperly or not rinsed properly, they can come into direct contact with the food we consume. It doesn't make sense to take risks to keep a clean kitchen!
In this app, you will find many recipes to make all the products you need for cleaning your kitchen yourself. Additionally, you'll discover tips for creating washable accessories.
Here are some simple gestures to adopt in your kitchen:
- Sort your waste.
- Replace disposable items with washable alternatives, like paper towels and sponges.
- Opt for tap water, or use ceramic beads or charcoal to improve the taste of the water, if needed.
- Prefer a plant-based diet.
- Choose organic, local, and seasonal foods.
- Buy in bulk.
- Give preference to recyclable packaging, such as glass or cardboard.
- Use durable utensils made of stainless steel, glass, or wood.
It's worth noting that washable items are more environmentally friendly than disposable products. After all, the water consumption needed to manufacture disposable products is often higher than that required to produce and maintain washable items.
No more disposables!
In your kitchen, you can easily replace three disposable products with durable alternatives that you can make yourself: plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and parchment paper. From manufacturing to use, these three products generate a lot of non-recyclable waste. Moreover, they can be harmful to health in the long run, as they come into direct contact with food. Therefore, it is wise to seek healthier alternatives.
To replace parchment paper and aluminum foil, you can:
- Grease or flour your pans and baking sheets.
- Use a washable silicone baking mat.
As for plastic wrap, an ecological and practical alternative is to make your own silicone food covers.