23 ZERO WASTE KITCHEN SWAPS

Zero Waste Kitchen Checklist! Please note that the items you're currently using are sustainable enough, please use them all the way up before swapping to the more sustainable alternatives! 

1. Plastic Snack Bags > Reusable Snack Bags, Glass Containers 
2. Paper Towels > Dish Rags or Reusable Paper Towels
3. Plastic Trash Bags > Bio Bags
4. Paper Plates > Compostable Plates or Ceramic Plates 
5. Plastic Sponges > Loofah Sponges 
6. Plastic Dish Brushes > Wooden Dish Brushes 
7. Parchment Paper > Reusable Baking Sheets
8. Plastic straws > Stainless Steel, Glass, or Bamboo Straws
9. Plastic Liquid Dish Soap > Dish Soap Bar or Refill Option (if applicable) 
10. Tea Bags > Tea Steeper 
11. Gas Lighter > Electronic Rechargeable Lighter 
12. Liquid Hand Soap > Hand Soap Tablets or Hand Soap Bar 
13. Liquid Cleaning Sprays > Cleaning Solution Tablets & Glass Spray Bottle
14. Plastic Produce Bags > Cotton or Mesh Produce Bags
15. Plastic Cutting Boards > Wooden Cutting Board
16. Disposable Baking Cups > Reusable Silicone Muffin Cups
17. Single Use Coffee Pods > Refillable Metal Pod or French Press/Pour-Over Metal Filter
18. Plastic Water Bottles > Stainless Steel or Glass Water Bottle
19. Nonstick Coated Pans (short-lived, very toxic) > Cast Iron or Stainless Steel Pans
20. Plastic Lemon/Lime Squeezer > Stainless Steel Citrus Press
21. Plastic Peelers > Stainless Steel Peeler with Replaceable Blade
22. Plastic Ice Cube Trays > Stainless Steel or Silicone Trays
23. Plastic Cookware & Utensils > Silicone or Wood Utensils