#all I really need is a jar and the micro bacteria come free with the dirt

[spineless-lobster]

I love watching aquarists and other ecosystem-makers on youtube because I get to pretend that I am one of the silly little fish in the tank

[lovely-low-waster]

I find the kitchen to be one of the first and easier places to start going low waste. Since it’s saturated with so many single use items it’s a good opportunity to switch to reusables as you finish with the single use items. You may also already have some of these and might just need a few additions or swaps. 

Natural fiber scrubbers and solid dish soap I found to be really easy. Sponges go fast and so riddled with bacteria they really don't even feel sanitary to use after making this swap. I have a scrub brush that is made of wood and another plant fiber to scrub my dishes. The head id replaceable and I can continue to use the handle even after the bristles on the head are worn out. I store mine upright to dry to keep it from deteriorating too quickly. I’m currently still using liquid dish soap that I got as a refill -- also a very good option --, but there are many different dish blocks I’ve seen at low waste stores. The two main ones are the vegan dish block and large chunks of castile soap. A cheaper option to these are the Dr. Bronners castile soap bars you might see at the grocery. They are both castile soap that can be used for dishes. I’d recommend either the unscented or peppermint for this. 

Reusable bags are forever a low waste sustainable staple. Mainly I’d like to encourage people to keep their bags in a place where they actually get used. Many people like the idea of them because they think they’ll use them, but always forget to bring them to the store or dislike how bulky some of the canvas ones are to carry. For convenience I’d recommend collapsable bags that are typically made of nylon (unfortunately) and are either individual or come in packs of five from what I see. These fold down very small to easily fit in a purse or backpack so you won’t struggle to remember them. I personally always have at least one reusable bag in my purse when I leave the house to I’m not stuck in a situation where I need to accept a plastic bag. 

Beeswax wraps or a vegan wax wrap are a nice alternative to plastic wrap. They’re not the most airtight, but work well for room temperature or cold foods for storage. The way I like to use them the most is when I take my lunch where I can wrap things like sandwiches or fruit. I also like them for when I have guests over and want to cover my food after guests are done eating for the most part just to keep them fresh as people periodically go back for more food. 

Reusable cutlery and straws is one of my favorite because cutlery is something everyone already has. You don’t have to buy a new set of bamboo cutlery or a fancy multipurpose steel spork. The cutlery you have in your utensil drawer is good to keep with you to avoid disposables. I know not everyone is able to use reusable straws for whatever reason and that’s ok. If you are though invest in either a stainless steel, bamboo, glass, or silicone reusable straw. Pick which one you know you’ll remember to bring with you and is easy to carry. I made myself a cutlery carrier so I have all my cutlery and steel straw in one space. If a collapsable straw is more you style to tuck into a purse or pocket get something like that. I see reusable straws everywhere nowadays so they are pretty easy to find. 

Unpaper towels are one of the more expensive swaps depending on what you chose to get. It can also be free if you make your own rags out of an old t-shirt. Another option can be a swedish dish cloth which I’ll use to clean my counters and spills. I also use microfiber cloths that I’ve had long before I went low waste. This isn’t a great option since they still emit micro plastics because they’re made of synthetic fiber, but if you already have them use them. 

Glass containers and jars are also easy because it can be free. Jars can come “free” with certain foods like pickles or pasta sauce. Upcycling them for food storage is great because they can be frozen, refrigerated, or used for dry goods in the pantry. They can also be used to take food for lunch or as a to-go container at restaurants so you don’t have to get a styrofoam box or the like. Glass tupperware containers are also great. They are another item I’ve had long before going low waste just because they last longer and are better quality than the plastic counterparts. Glass also has some more advantages over steel since it is microwave friendly and can sometimes be placed in the oven as well. 

Let me know which if any of these swaps or of other swaps in your kitchen you love to use! As always use what you have to the fullest before getting anything new and repurpose what you can!!

(infographic credit to The Dharma Trails) 

[cannonalise92]

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