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

Tis the season for sliding the slopes. However, a recent article in the Daily Camera points out that the The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), thinks that some ski waxes may be toxic. The issue is with the PFCs; the chemicals found in some ski waxes. The waxes in question are the fluorinated ski waxes – expensive but slick. The article notes, “The EPA says a derivative of some PFCs called perfluorooctanoic acid, or PFOA, is a possible carcinogen.” This is where that whole issue surrounding Teflon cookware came from – remember that?
Because these specific waxes are so costly, …read more