We all have to do our bit when it comes to being more eco-conscious in the kitchen. We need to minimise our human footprint. One way we can do this for example is to stop using regular wash-up sponges which more than likely contain plastic. If you weren't prepared to go the whole hog and use organic cotton reusable wash-up cloths, then why not try a natural wash-up sponge?

We have compiled a Top 10 Must-have Sustainable / eco-conscious kitchen items which are really handy and a step in the right direction as we battle to fight the climate and biodiversity crisis. 

 

1. Natural sponge - eco friendly 🌱 washing up sponges by Zero Waste World, Natural cleaning sponge which is non scratch and 100% biodegradable. No plastic! £8.99 for a 6-pack.

Zero Waste Cleaning Sponges 100% biodegradable

Each washing up sponge features 2 sides absorbent cellulose sponge and a loofah scouring pad

- The scrubbing side is made from only natural sisal fibre from the agave 🌱plant.

- The sponge side is made from all natural, biodegradable, environment-friendly wood 🌲 pulp

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2. Bamboo Kitchen Towels, which are naturally strong and absorbent whilst being plastic free, by The Cheeky Panda. £18.95 for 10 Rolls.

The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Paper Towel Kitchen Rolls

- Bamboo is a naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial material, making our bamboo kitchen towels the safe choice for any household.

The Bamboo 🌱 is FSC-certified bamboo which is panda-free and sourced ethically and sustainably

- The Cheeky Panda are 😇 BCorp Certified.

 

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3.  Glass Straws, 🥤sustainable and reusable made from Borosilicate glass for cold and hot drinks, by Zwilling, Sorento - Pack of 4, Length 23cm, curved shape, clear colour with cleaning brush. £9.81 for a pack of 4

Zwilling Glass Curved Clear Straws

- Zwilling has stood for high-quality products in the kitchen sector since 1731

- Borosilicate glass is robust, tasteless and has good heat resistance, so you can use them with hot drinks as well as cold drinks

- They come with a wire 🧹 brush and are Dishwasher safe and because they are clear you can see they are clean

- Curved for ease of use and style. 

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4. Eco Small-Medium 🧤 Rubber Gloves by Seep - Kitchen Gloves, Washing Up Gloves, Made Using Compostable Rubber - Multi-purpose Household Gloves - FSC & Fair-trade Certified. £4.05 for a pair.

Eco Small-Medium Rubber Kitchen Gloves by Seep

- These household gloves are 100% compostable 

They are fair-trade and FSC certified, 🌲 which means theses rubber gloves are better for our planet

- Seep are a Climate Positive company and BCorp certified

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5. Recycled ♻️ Aluminium Foil, by Reynolds, 100 Percent Recycled Kitchen Foil, Pack of 1 Roll, 304mm x 22.86m £6.58

Recycled Aluminium Foil, by Reynolds

It's obviously better for the environment to use ♻️ recycled Aluminium as it works in favour of a circular economy and requires less energy to produce.

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6. Unbleached 💚 and compostable Parchment Paper, Baking Paper, by Reynolds Pack of 1 Roll, 304mm x 13.7m. £6.82 for a roll

Unbleached and compostable Parchment Paper, Baking Paper, by Reynolds

- Made with 75% unbleached fibres and 0% chlorine

- After use the parchment can be composted and is certified compostable.

- The Packaging is made from 100% recycled paperboard, which is 100% recyclable.

- The parchment is FSC-certified as sourced responsibly from sustainably managed forests. 

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7. Plantwrap 🎋 Eco Cling Film Made from Plants, Food Wrap, 30cm X 100m Large Roll, Free from BPA & Phthalates, Alternative to Beeswax, Microwave & Freezer Safe, Recyclable, 💚 Vegan. £17.09 for a large 100m roll

Plantwrap Eco Cling Film Made from Plants, Food Wrap, 30cm X 100m Large Roll, Free from BPA & Phthalates, Alternative to Beeswax, Microwave & Freezer Safe, Recyclable, Vegan

 

BPA and Phthalates free and, vitally, it's free from the five major hormone disrupting chemicals or endocrine disruptors namely: bisphenol A (BPA), DEHA, DIBP, DBP, BBP

Freezable, Microwavable and Recyclable

Made from sugarcane in an eco-friendly process via the waste from sugar production. Plantwrap also creates minimum carbon footprint because the waste from this is used as fertiliser by local farmers and to create bio-electricity for the factory.

- Natural View Products 😇 support 1% For The Planet

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8. Silicone ✨ Stretch Lids, 12 Pack of Silicone Food Covers, by DigHealth, BPA Free and Expandable to Fit Various Shape of Containers, Dishes, Bowls, Safe in Dishwasher, Microwave and Freezer. £12.98 for a 12-pack of various sizes.

DigHealth Silicone Stretch Lids, 12 Pack of Silicone Food Covers, BPA Free and Expandable to Fit Various Shape of Containers, Dishes, Bowls, Safe in Dishwasher, Microwave and Freezer

Silicone food wrap are made of food grade silicone, 100% imported high quality silicone, harmless, complying with LFGB safety certificate. You can simply put the silicone lid on to cover your food and heat it up in the oven or microwave.

- Stretchable and seal well,  these silicone lids fit every bowl, glassware, jar and food can, and will remain firmly in place with no leaks.

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9. 4pk Glass 🪺 Food Storage Container Set Rectangular, by Aims, With Eco-Friendly Airtight Bamboo Wood Lids -Plastic-Free, Heat And Cold Resistant Glass Ideal For Lunch, Meal Prep Baking. £26.79 for a 4 pack. 

4pk Glass Food Storage Container Set Rectangular With Eco-Friendly Airtight Bamboo Wood Lids -Plastic-Free, Heat And Cold Resistant Glass Ideal For Lunch, Meal Prep Baking

This premium 4pk set of food storage glass containers with bamboo wood Air Seal lids will help you prepare your daily dinner easier. There is Multiple sizes to make the set ideal for food prep, office lunches, ready to go meals, portion control, etc

Made of borosilicate glass, our glass storage containers are heat/cold resistant from 300degrees to -40 and absorb thermal shocks of 120 degrees - great for the freezer and the microwave.

Stack your large, medium and small food containers over these concave-top wooden lid bowls, to keep them in one place. Maximize the free space on your table or kitchen countertop!

The glass storage containers are safe for the dishwasher. The bamboo lids should be washed by hand only / Oven and Microwave safe to use

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10. Bamboo 🎋 Cutlery Set, Portable Cutlery Set, Reusable Cutlery Set, by Wild & Stone, includes a Linen Bag, Knife, Fork, Spoon, Chopsticks and Straw. It's great for festivals, camping and travel. £10.99

Wild & Stone Bamboo Cutlery Set 

-The Bamboo 🌱 is FSC-certified MOSO bamboo which is panda-free and sourced ethically and sustainably.

- Wild and Stone 😇 support the Marine Conservation Society and donate a percentage of every sale to help ensure our seas are healthy, pollution free and protected. 

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