Last month we started to look at how to create a non-plastic kitchen. So far we’ve discussed:

Just say no – to plastic in the kitchen
Tips for creating a plastic-free kitchen

Today let’s look at some non-plastic kitchen food storage and other containers. Later we’ll take a peek at some non-plastic kitchen accessories and extras. The only downside to many food storage containers is that they’ll be made with an eco-friendly material and then the company pops on a plastic lid. Better than all plastic, but still not perfect. In any case, some of the containers below are totally plastic free and …read more

The FDA regulates lead and cadmium levels in dishware here in the U.S. Not that the FDA catches everything; dishes have still been found in the U.S full of lead, but it’s one regulation that’s supposedly in place. Imported dishes are not under regulation.
You can test your dishes for lead with lead strips. The FDA offers a dish check (but note that it’s not the easiest to follow). If your dishes have lead you can recycle them or even break them to use for drainage in flower pots. You can also buy 100% lead free the next time you need …read more