Going green is easier than you think (and it’s more cost-effective, too)!
Another great way to cut back on your use of plastic is with these organic cotton mesh produce bags. Before I found these multi-purpose bags, I would use about 10 to 15 plastic bags when picking out produce at the grocery store—and I rarely reused them.
Nowadays, I never leave home without my Simple Ecology reusable produce bags because you never know when you’ll need them. They’re ideal for farmer’s market hauls and carrying snacks on-the-go, or storing produce in your refrigerator. You can even use them for straining homemade nut milks.When it comes to food storage, it’s time to trade in the plastic wrap for Bee’s Wrap. Made from organic cotton infused with sustainably harvested beeswax, jojoba oil, and tree resin, Bee’s Wrap is the best product to help eliminate waste and keep your food fresher for longer. They work just like cling-wrap—simply wrap a sheet around a piece of half-used produce and store in the refrigerator. Use these handy wraps over and over by cleaning with a bit of cold water and gentle soap.You may not realize it, but coffee filters are extremely wasteful because they're only good for one-time use. Think: if you make a fresh cup of coffee every morning, you’re using about 30 coffee filters a month. That is not only bad for the environment—it can get costly. Consider switching to easy-to-clean unbleached cotton coffee filters. You can clean them in a pot of boiling water and they last up to 9 months. Trust me, your coffee will taste better when you’re helping to save the planet.Reusable totes are finally being used by more and more consumers. In fact, most stores are now charging a fee for plastic and paper bags, forcing shoppers to bring their own. Since I use my totes multiple times a week for various things, I decided to get myself a new customized one from Apolis. Hand-crafted from golden jute and vegetable tanned leather, Apolis bags are ethically sourced and help to give back to the local communities that create them. Not only do these totes help support global citizens, but they’re durable, water-resistant, and probably the chicest market tote you’ll ever own.Trust me when I say these ain’t your average dish towels. Admittedly, I was using the same dish towels for almost 5 years and probably didn’t clean them as much as I should have. Not only are these European dish clothes durable and absorbent, but they’re dishwasher and microwave safe. What I love most about these is that they’re almost like a cloth/sponge hybrid, which makes cleaning up so simple. I’m never going back to my old dingy dish towels again.These multi-purpose French glass canning jars are truly a lifesaver in my kitchen. They’re perfect for canning, storing homemade jams and sauces, and pickling. I recently started buying beans and grains in bulk, and these glass jars keep them fresh for months thanks to their rubber seal and air-tight closure. Come to think of it, you can pretty much use these jars for anything—they also come in 6 convenient sizes.
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