*Sustainable Starter Kit: Kitchen Edition*
*Sustainable Starter Kit: Kitchen Edition*
This kit singles-out the top 40 places contributing to your environmental footprint and shows you how to reduce that footprint with just a few simple changes
It lays out:
- 8 ways to buy food with little to no packaging —> so you can reduce the amount of plastic that goes in your trash
- 5 ways to reduce your food waste —> so you can get more out of the food you buy
- 8 ways to reduce your grocery shopping waste —> so you can stop having to take out the trash all the damn time!
- 10+ alternatives for single-use kitchen items —> so you can stop spending so much money on things you only use once
It also includes:
- 18 resources for reducing your kitchen footprint —> ensuring that you have everything you need to do you part for the planet
- 3 principles I use for maintaining a sustainable home, which have helped me reduce my kitchen footprint to about 10% of what it used to be. These principles are sure to help you do the same
You’ll also get 2 activity sheets to make sure you instantly take action on curbing your kitchen footprint
Abeego – Bees Wax Food Wrap – Pack of 3
Abeego – Bees Wax Food Wrap – Pack of 3
The perfect reusable alternative to plastic food wrap. Made of hemp and certified organic cotton canvas coated with sustainably sourced beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin. The natural coating keeps food fresh and is easy to clean.
Suitable for covering leftover food in glass, ceramic or stainless steel containers, or for covering fermenting foods such as yogurt, kefir and butter milk. Perfect for protecting cheese or covering rising bread dough. Pliable enough to wrap around fruit and veggies.
Each 3-flat package contains:
1 Purple: 7 X 7″ (small)
1 Blue: 10 X 10″ (medium)
1 Green: 13 X 13″ (large)
More about Abeego
Abeego is the original inventor of the beeswax wrap. They are committed to using natural ingredients that can be returned to the earth without leaving a trace. Their durable wraps are made with minimal energy and any 'scraps' are repurposed into other products.
Abeego – Bees Wax Food Wrap – Set of 6
Abeego – Bees Wax Food Wrap – Set of 6
The perfect reusable alternative to plastic food wrap. Made of hemp and certified organic cotton canvas coated with sustainably sourced beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin. The natural coating keeps food fresh and is easy to clean.
Suitable for covering leftover food in glass, ceramic or stainless steel containers, or for covering fermenting foods such as yogurt, kefir and butter milk. Perfect for protecting cheese or covering rising bread dough. Pliable enough to wrap around fruit and veggies.
Each wrap is 7″ x 7″
More about Abeego
Abeego is the original inventor of the beeswax wrap. They are committed to using natural ingredients that can be returned to the earth without leaving a trace. Their durable wraps are made with minimal energy and any 'scraps' are repurposed into other products.
Avocado Food Huggers
Avocado Food Huggers
Food Huggers are specifically designed to keep your avocados fresh. They help retain 23% more moisture than avocados stored in baggies or plastic containers.
- 100% FDA Food Grade Silicone
- BPA and Phthalate-Free
- Lifetime Guarantee
- Dishwasher Safe
- Vegan
More about Food Huggers
Food Huggers aim to reduce the amount of food wasted and disposable plastic building up on our planet. Their products are made from the highest quality FDA Grade Silicone and are 100% BPA & Phthalate free. Their packaging is made from 100% recycled card stock and is also recyclable.
ECOdipper Stainless Steel Container
ECOdipper Stainless Steel Container
Stainless steel container. Perfect for snacks or sauces
- Measures 3.5″ wide x 1.5″ tall
- Tare Weight: 4oz
- Non-toxic: free of estrogen-mimicking toxins commonly found in plastic, such as BPA (bisphenol-A), BPS (bisphenol-S) and phthalates
- Stainless Steel 201
- Dishwasher Safe
More about ECOlunchbox
ECOlunchbox is part of the plastic pollution solution. Lunch by lunch—we're making tools to reduce the use of plastics for people and the planet. The plastic-free lunch-ware line they've developed is built to last, using traditional, nontoxic materials: stainless steel, cotton and plastic-free silicone.
Food Huggers
Food Huggers
Food Huggers keep your food fresh. They help retain 23% more moisture than food stored in baggies or plastic containers.
- 100% FDA Food Grade Silicone
- BPA and Phthalate-Free
- Lifetime Guarantee
- Dishwasher Safe
- Vegan
More about Food Huggers
Food Huggers aim to reduce the amount of food wasted and disposable plastic building up on our planet. Their products are made from the highest quality FDA Grade Silicone and are 100% BPA & Phthalate free. Their packaging is made from 100% recycled card stock and is also recyclable.
Giant Bees Wax Food Wrap – 13″ x 20″
Giant Bees Wax Food Wrap – 13″ x 20″
The perfect reusable alternative to plastic food wrap. Made of hemp and certified organic cotton canvas coated with sustainably sourced beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin. The natural coating keeps food fresh and is easy to clean.
Suitable for covering leftover food in glass, ceramic or stainless steel containers, or for covering fermenting foods such as yogurt, kefir and butter milk. Perfect for protecting cheese or covering rising bread dough. Pliable enough to wrap around fruit and veggies.
Dimensions: 13″ x 20″
More about Abeego
Abeego is the original inventor of the beeswax wrap. They are committed to using natural ingredients that can be returned to the earth without leaving a trace. Their durable wraps are made with minimal energy and any 'scraps' are repurposed into other products.
Leak-Proof Stainless Steel Containers
Leak-Proof Stainless Steel Containers
The Seal Cup Set of leak-proof, plastic-free containers
- Made from steel and silicone and designed to nest and stack
- Tare weights etched on the bottom of each container
- Non-toxic silicone lid and type 304 stainless container are free of estrogen-mimicking chemicals commonly found in plastics like BPA, BPS, and phthalates
- All parts are dishwasher and oven safe. Not for use in the microwave
- Much lighter than glass containers
More about ECOlunchbox
ECOlunchbox is part of the plastic pollution solution. Lunch by lunch—we're making tools to reduce the use of plastics for people and the planet. The plastic-free lunch-ware line they've developed is built to last, using traditional, nontoxic materials: stainless steel, cotton and plastic-free silicone.
Oval Bento Box & No Leak Cup (2 piece set)
Oval Bento Box & No Leak Cup (2 piece set)
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- 2-piece lunch set includes a large oval container plus a smaller cup with leak-proof silicone lid
- Capacity: Oval lunchbox – 24 oz (3 cups). No-leak cup – 6 oz (0.75 cup)
- Dimensions: Oval lunchbox – 6.5″ (l) x 5″ (w) x 2″ (h). Cup – 1.5″ (h) x 3.25″ (d)
- Tare Weight: 16 oz
- Stainless Steel 304
- Cup lid is made of non-toxic, food grade silicone.
- Dishwasher safe
More about ECOlunchbox
ECOlunchbox is part of the plastic pollution solution. Lunch by lunch—we're making tools to reduce the use of plastics for people and the planet. The plastic-free lunch-ware line they've developed is built to last, using traditional, nontoxic materials: stainless steel, cotton and plastic-free silicone.
Reusable Snack Bags
Reusable Snack Bags
Reusable Snack bags, set of 3
- Outer Fabric: Recycled PET Fabric
- Made from 27% recycled content
- Folded Size: 6.5 x 5.5 inches
- Capacity: 1-2 sandwiches,
- Machine Washable. Hang Dry
End of Life: Send back to ChicoBag and they’ll recycle it into a new item
More about ChicoBag
ChicoBag is on a mission to end the reliance on single-use plastic bags. By creating reusable products made from recycled materials, they're doing their part to promote a sustainable lifestyle. Since their creation, ChicoBag has helped over 1.8 million people reduce their use of disposable plastic bags, which has saved approximately 779 million plastic bags from entering the landfill.
Splash Box™ Leakproof Bento Box
Splash Box™ Leakproof Bento Box
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- Stainless steel container with leak-proof silicone lid
- Capacity 24 oz (3 cups)
- Dimensions: 6.5″ (l) x 4.75″ (w) x 2″ (h)
- Tare Weight: 7.5 oz
- Stainless Steel 304
- Dishwasher safe
- Non-toxic: free of estrogen-mimicking toxins commonly found in plastic, such as BPA (bisphenol-A), BPS (bisphenol-S) and phthalates.
- Much lighter than a glass container
More about ECOlunchbox
ECOlunchbox is part of the plastic pollution solution. Lunch by lunch—we're making tools to reduce the use of plastics for people and the planet. The plastic-free lunch-ware line they've developed is built to last, using traditional, nontoxic materials: stainless steel, cotton and plastic-free silicone.
Stainless Steel Bento Box
Stainless Steel Bento Box
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- Stainless steel rectangular container with lid
- Container measures 4.75″ wide x 6.75″ long x 2″ tall
- Contains 29 oz (3.6 cups)
- Tare Weight: 8 oz
- Non-toxic: free of estrogen-mimicking toxins commonly found in plastic, such as BPA (bisphenol-A), BPS (bisphenol-S) and phthalates
- Food Grade Stainless Steel 201
- Dishwasher safe
More about ECOlunchbox
ECOlunchbox is part of the plastic pollution solution. Lunch by lunch—we're making tools to reduce the use of plastics for people and the planet. The plastic-free lunch-ware line they've developed is built to last, using traditional, nontoxic materials: stainless steel, cotton and plastic-free silicone.
Stasher Silicone Bag
Stasher Silicone Bag
The Ultimate plastic bag replacement!
Reusable Silicone Bag with Pinch-loc™ seal
100% pure platinum silicone. Non-toxic
Dishwasher and microwave safe
Available in 3 sizes:
4.5″: Perfect for snacks, nuts, fruit, first aid kit
7.5″: Perfect for sandwiches, leftover food/fruit/veggies, toiletries, toys, snacks
10″: Perfect for meat, seafood, storing knickknacks
More about Stasher
stasher recognized a profound need for a healthy alternative to plastic storage bags and containers, so they created the world’s first fully functional, self-sealing, non-plastic bag. They are a certified B-corp, which means that stasher, their factory, and their suppliers must maintain good and responsible practices.
Three-in-One Bento Box
Three-in-One Bento Box
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- 3 piece nesting bento set. Includes upper and lower food containers plus a snack container
- Measures: 4″ (w) x 5.5″ (l) x 2.75″ (h)
- Tare Weight: 16 oz
- 31 oz capacity (3.8 cups) Total. Bottom section: 12 oz capacity (1.5 cups). Top section: 14 oz capacity (1.75 cups). Snack container: 5 oz capacity (.75 cup)
- Non-toxic: free of estrogen-mimicking toxins commonly found in plastic, such as BPA (bisphenol-A), BPS (bisphenol-S) and phthalates
- Food Grade Stainless Steel 201
- Dishwasher safe
vejibag – vegetable storage bag
vejibag – vegetable storage bag
Eco-friendly alternative for storing vegetables in the refrigerator
Keeps produce fresh and crisp for up to two weeks
Made from pure, non-toxic, un-dyed Organic Cotton, grown, milled and made in the U.S.A.
Reusable, washable, durable, lasts for years
Dimensions: 11”X12”
More about vejibag
Our bags use 100% organic french terry cotton, grown by the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative, and hand sewn by employee-owned Opportunity Threads in North Carolina. Our bags are undyed and unbleached, always.
vejibag (long) – vegetable storage bag
vejibag (long) – vegetable storage bag
Eco-friendly alternative for storing vegetables in the refrigerator
Keeps produce fresh and crisp for up to two weeks
Made from pure, non-toxic, un-dyed Organic Cotton, grown, milled and made in the U.S.A.
Reusable, washable, durable, lasts for years
Dimensions: 11”X17”
More about vejibag
Our bags use 100% organic french terry cotton, grown by the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative, and hand sewn by employee-owned Opportunity Threads in North Carolina. Our bags are undyed and unbleached, always.
vejibag variety pack – vegetable storage bags
vejibag variety pack – vegetable storage bags
Vegetable storage bags (set of 3)
Eco-friendly alternative for storing vegetables in the refrigerator
Keeps produce fresh and crisp for up to two weeks
Made from pure, non-toxic, un-dyed Organic Cotton, grown, milled and made in the U.S.A.
Reusable, washable, durable, lasts for years
Sizes: Standard: 11” x 12”, Long: 11” x 17”, Extra Large: 14” x 17”
More about vejibag
Our bags use 100% organic french terry cotton, grown by the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative, and hand sewn by employee-owned Opportunity Threads in North Carolina. Our bags are undyed and unbleached, always.
vejibag XL – vegetable storage bag
vejibag XL – vegetable storage bag
Eco-friendly alternative for storing vegetables in the refrigerator
Keeps produce fresh and crisp for up to two weeks
Made from pure, non-toxic, un-dyed Organic Cotton, grown, milled and made in the U.S.A.
Reusable, washable, durable, lasts for years
Dimensions: 14”X17”
More about vejibag
Our bags use 100% organic french terry cotton, grown by the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative, and hand sewn by employee-owned Opportunity Threads in North Carolina. Our bags are undyed and unbleached, always.
![When I first made the decision to cut dairy and gluten from my diet (because it was causing some health issues), I thought that meant I’d have to give up some of the things I most enjoyed eating. That I’d somehow have to live in deprivation.
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At the time, I thought it would be impossible. I mean...everything has gluten and dairy in it!?! And I thought that something like this...a lemon meringue pie, which was my favorite dessert as a kid, just seemed like it would be off the table. But here lies a vegan and gluten free lemon meringue pie that Wilson and I made this weekend.
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You see, choosing to live a certain way, whether that means changing your diet, or living minimally, or trying to be mindful of your environmental footprint in all aspects of your life, can seem like you have to give up a lot. But you can actually have your cake (or pie) and eat it too.
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You don’t have to live a life full of deprivation. It's so much more about making intentional decisions about the things you choose to have in your life, instead of just thinking about what you can’t have. It’s about consuming intentionally, rather than blindly.
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I often think about this when it comes to living sustainably. At first glance, it can seem like a life of “can’t haves” and sacrifices, but in a way, it’s a life that allows you to really appreciate the things that you choose to have in your life. Making each decision intentional.
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What kind of ways do you choose to live your life that may seem unconventional? Was it hard at first? Did some people give you the look ro ask why the heck you would even do that?
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[PS: I do cheat on my GF and dairy-free diet sometimes...after all, I’m only human. And I’m ok with that]](https://mamaeco.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)