Kitchen Supplies

Plant Paper paper towels are made from FSC-certified bamboo, made entirely without trees, zero chlorine or formaldehyde, or other toxic chemicals, and requiring only a fraction of the water needed to produce tree paper. They’re also 100 percent PFAS-free and BPA-free. With a 3-ply thickness, they’re up to 40% more absorbent than other leading paper towel brands.

Who Gives a Crap, famous for it's colorfully-wrapped toilet paper, also makes other great paper products like paper towels from 100 percent recycled paper, reducing deforestation and giving paper waste a second life. They're two-ply and have adjustable sheet sizes so you take only what you need and don't waste the rest. They're completely biodegradable.  

These paper towels from Save Trees are made from FSC-certified bamboo. They are bleached with elemental chlorine-free (ECF) bleaching. This method is safer and less toxic than using chlorine because it does not create dioxins. (It uses chlorine dioxide which is not the same as chlorine.) The paper towels are toxin-free, pesticides-free and have no added fragrances. Plastic-free packaging.

Healthy Earth's compostable bioplastic kitchen trash bags are made from corn starch-based PLA  and PBAT, a biodegradable copolymer. According to Healthy Earth they break down in just months, not centuries. They don't shed microplastics or other toxins into your home or into the environment. The eco-friendly bags are also strong and scent-free. 

This plastic-free compost bin from the Zero Waste Store makes composting tidy and free of odors. It holds scraps until you take them out to be composted. It’s made of durable stainless steel and has a vintage look that especially complements an eco-friendly kitchen.

Single coffee cup are so often plastic. This porcelain filter that sits directly on a mug is better for the environment and healthier for us. More attractive than plastic too. It's lead-free and doesn't stain. Takes #4 filters, which can be purchased here. 

Glass is best and Anchor Hocking's glass measuring cups are made in the U. S. from BPA-free, lead-free non-toxic glass. This set of three includes a one-cup, two-cup and four-cup measuring cup. They are designed with bold lettering to be easy to read. 

This is a great glass pitcher with an elegant minimalist design. The handy stainless steel top has two pouring options, strained and open. It's made of heat-resistant borosilicate glass, lead-free, lightweight, durable and suitable for cold and hot beverages.

These GOTS-certified mesh produce bags from Coyuchi are 100 percent organic undyed cotton, grown in India. They are made in India in a factory that recycles 98 precent of its wastewater. There is a large bag for things like lettuce and celery and two smaller bags for smaller produce.

No need for plastic water bottles. This eco-friendly glass water or drink bottle from Life Factory is made with high-quality European glass and has a silicone sleeve to protect it and make gripping easy. It comes in a variety of colors. Life Factory also makes glass baby bottles.

Getting a stainless steel funnel means there is one less plastic item in your kitchen and less microplastic in your food. Stainless steel also won't leach out BPA or other chemicals. Plus, it's considered sustainable because it is 100% recyclable into the same product with no reduction in quality.

In addition to being beautiful, marble rolling pins are usually preferred over wooden ones because of their non-stick properties, making them easier to work with an easier to clean. This rolling pin is made of solid marble with wood handles. It comes with a wooden resting tray for easy storage. 

Perfect for a classic kitchen, these minimalist wooden measuring spoons are hand-carved in India from neem wood and tied together with a jute string. They are made through Sasha Exports, a nonprofit marketing outlet for small local craft cooperatives. 

It's great that more and more shoppers are bringing reusable bags to the supermarket, but unfortunately, most of them are made of plastic. They eventually get thrown away and are then harmful to the environment and wildlife. These canvas shopping bags are made of organic cotton. Another good option is organic cotton string bags from Zero Waste Store, which can crunch up small and stow away easily in your purse or a pocket in your car. Plastic produce bags are an Earth-killer you can avoid using by bringing your own.

If You Care paper baggies can hold almost anything plastic baggies can. Most plastic bags can leach toxic chemicals into the food inside. These don’t as they’re paper and non-toxic. They are also not biodegradable. If You Care paper baggies are made in Sweden from unbleached pulp of Scandinavian spruce trees – a natural, renewable resource. They are greaseproof and provide a natural barrier, making them ideal for nuts, chips, cookies, and sandwiches.

Ecobags has a dreamy line of Earth-friendly tote bags: Organic and recycled cotton, drawstring cotton mesh bags, cotton string bags and more. Their mission is to save the Earth "one bag at a time.” Another material they use is birla cellulose, a biodegradable fiber from wood pulp. Ecobags started back in the 1980s when then-new mom Sharon Rowe realized the environmental harm that single-use plastic was doing. 

This olive wood cutting board from Earthshopp is made in Tunisia from upcycled olive wood, from pruned or no longer fruit-bearing trees — ensuring no additional trees are harvested unnecessarily. They are individually-made so each is different and unique. Olive wood is dense, long-lasting, and naturally resistant to odors and bacteria. Shipped in plastic-free packaging. 

This French bread serving board is handmade in Haiti. The fast-growing obeechi wood is cultivated sustainably to ensure that while craftspeople make a fair living from their native land, they also protect the landscape for future generations. They're made by the nonprofit Comité Artisanal Haitien, which helps rural craftspeople sell their wares in Port–au–Prince, to provide income and to help reduce the flow of migration from the countryside to the city. 

For a long time I struggled with how to hang up pots and pans. I have a cathedral ceiling and limited wall space so most racks designed for pots and pans weren't going to work for me. Then I found these steel peg boards. I wanted a one large one but opted instead for two of these 16-inch square smaller ones to put on either side of a cubby space I have in the kitchen. S hooks work well for pots and pans. It looks great.

These small stainless steel funnels (set of two) have narrow necks that make it easy to transfer items like spices and dish soap that are going into small jars. They are corrosion-resistant and lead-free. Best of all, plastic-free.

These mesh cotton produce bags from Zero Waste Outlet are made from 100 percent GOTS-certified organic cotton. They have a wooden drawstring bead and a tare weight tag. They are biodegradable. No reason to put fruits and vegetables in plastic. 

Berkey water filtration systems are consistently among the highest rated filters you can buy. Not only is it one of the most effective activated carbon filters, the housing is metal, not plastic. It's a little more money up front than others but the filter elements need to be replaced less frequently so in the long run it's a good economic choice too. Berkeys have been tested by independent labs for their ability to remove over 200 common water contaminants including heavy metals, inorganic minerals, VOCs, perfluorinated chemicals and pharmaceuticals.  

Copper is ideal for scouring pots and pans because it doesn't fray or fall apart like steel wool can. These natural cotton scrubbers from the Zero Waste store re non-rust, non-toxic and naturally biodegradable. Shipped in paper.

This plastic-free dish scrubber from Eco Roots has a natural beechwood handle and the bristles are made of union fibers derived from hard Mexican plant fiber) . Stiff but flexible, union fibers can handle heavy-duty cleaning and can be used for just about any home cleaning need. It’s biodegradable and compostable.

Hemp is one of the best materials to buy to help the environment and keep your home natural and non-toxic. This versatile fiber has so many uses, one of which is household sponges. These fantastic hand-made sponges are biodegradable and compostable, last for five or six months, are 100 percent hemp and won't scratch dishes. 

Like their drink bottles, Life Factory's tempered glass food storage containers have a  silicone sleeve for protection and better grip. BPA-free, they are ideal for storing leftovers, snacks or ingredients prepared ahead of time for meals later. Glass containers are not only better for the environment, they avoid the risk of microplastics and toxic chemicals leaching into food from plastic containers.

Knitted absorbent dish clothes from Earth Shopp are made from 100 percent organic cotton. The cotton is grown without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and uses 91% less water than regular cotton and produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions. And of course, no microplastics shedding into your home and food. 

These striped kitchen towels from Coyuchi are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton grown in Turkey and woven in Portugal. Non-toxic and free from synthetics and harsh chemicals. The weave is terry cloth and they have loops for hanging.

These organic cotton kitchen towels from Coyuchi have a casual waffle weave that puckers up, creating more surface area for better absorbency. They’re made from GOTS-certified organic cotton grown and woven in India. They have a loop for hanging.

These cotton flannel kitchen towels from the Zero Waste Outlet are great replacements for paper towels. They’re the same size as a standard paper towel and come 12 to a set. They work well as napkins, for wiping counters, or any job that usually calls for a paper towel. Easier on your budget, too, since you are not buying a new roll every week.

Aunt Martha's basic cotton dish towels are a no-nonsense staple and have a great vintage look, like the blue striped ones and the multi-colored striped option. But there are lots of great colors from which to choose. It’s hemmed on four sides and has a loop for hanging.

Life Factory’s tumbler-style wine glasses are great for outdoor entertaining because of the non-slip grip provided by their colorful silicone sleeves. Both the glass and the sleeves are made in the US. BPA-free.