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Looking to clean up your act in the kitchen? Consider making these easy product swaps to cut back on waste and your plastic use. But remember, when making these swaps, keep in mind what to do with your old items \u2013 don\u2019t throw them away! Use up old products, recycle, donate, give away or sell the rest. The purpose of zero waste is to prevent as much matter from heading to the landfill as possible.<\/p>\n

Swap Plastic Storage Containers for Airtight Stainless Steel Container<\/h2>\n

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The Waste Problem:<\/strong> Plastic food storage containers<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong> \u00a0Plastic poses possible toxicity risks and can leak chemicals into your food<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>Stainless steel airtight containers<\/p>\n

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Swap Plastic Wrap for 100% Compostable and Reusable Beeswax Food Wrap<\/h2>\n

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The Waste Problem:<\/strong> Plastic wrap<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong> The chemicals added to make the plastic wrap \u201cclingy\u201d and stretchable make too complex a plastic to recycle<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>100% compostable Beeswax Food Wrap<\/a>\u00a0that can be washed and reused for up to a year<\/p>\n

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Swap Dish Sponges for a Natural Dish Brush with 100% Compostable Replacement Heads<\/h2>\n

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The Waste Problem:<\/strong> Plastic scrub brushes and sponges<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0Most plastic scrub brushes and sponges are non-recycable<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>Natural dish brush with\u00a0compostable and replaceable heads<\/p>\n

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Swap Plastic Ice Trays for Stainless Steel or Silicone Trays<\/h2>\n

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The Waste Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Plastic ice trays<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0The flimsy trays often crack or break, and sometimes aren’t recyclable and potential toxins leaking into your ice<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>Stainless Steel Ice\u00a0Trays that stand the test of time and are 100% recyclable, or Silicone Trays<\/p>\n

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Swap Single-use Spice Containers for Refillable Spice Jars<\/h2>\n

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The Waste Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Plastic spice containers<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0You have to buy a new container each time you run out of a certain spice<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>Buying spices in bulk, and storing in refillable spice jars<\/p>\n

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Swap Disposable Paper Towels for Reusable Cleaning Cloths or Homemade Rags<\/h2>\n

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The Waste Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Single-use disposable paper towels<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0Used paper towels are non-recyclable<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>Investing in a set of\u00a0reusable\u00a0cleaning cloths, or making your own from old t-shirts and towels<\/p>\n

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Swap Plastic Produce Bags for Reusable Cotton Produce Sacks<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Waste Problem:<\/strong>\u00a0Plastic produce bags<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0Plastic produce bags are non-recyclable<\/p>\n

The Alternative: <\/strong>Reusable cotton produce sacks<\/p>\n

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