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Ten Easy Eco Kitchen Changes You Can Make

by Jennifer on May 24th, 2008

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  1. Instead of foil - go without and wash your cookie sheet or pan.
  2. Instead of paper muffin cups - use Silicone Baking Cups.
  3. Instead of packing snacks and sandwiches in plastic baggies - try small containers with lids or these.
  4. Instead of polyurethane laden sponges - use a washcloth or a greener sponge option.
  5. Instead of spraying your kitchen counters with chemicals - don’t. Bonus point for not using paper towels.
  6. Instead of keeping your coffee pot on - transfer hot coffee to a large thermos.
  7. Instead of individual packaging i.e mini cereal and applesauce cups - buy the biggest package possible that your family can use up.
  8. Instead of boxes and jars - buy bulk when possible (use your own containers). Try with items like raisins, spices, chocolate chips, and sugar.
  9. Instead of an empty freezer - fill it up to conserve energy and make items colder.
  10. Instead of boiling soup and steaming veggies on the stove top - use your microwave if you’ve got one.

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11 opinions for Ten Easy Eco Kitchen Changes You Can Make

  • Julie F
    May 24, 2008 at 7:36 am

    I like silicone, but it worries me. I read one report on how it can possibly be unhealthy, though I have only seen just the one report while every other says it is safe.

    I meant to write and ask you about it a while back when I came across the article. Have you ever heard of any unhealthy side effects, this article mentioned something about oils leaking from the silicone.

    It was in the local paper, so I will need to see if I can track down a copy on their site for reference. I’m not so sure I trust the source, though.

  • marye
    May 24, 2008 at 11:45 am

    Julie I have a post on the safety of silicone on my baking delights blog… it is perfectly safe.

    Jennifer…I got them all plus some… and as far as #7…better yet, buy fresh and can it, freeze it, or dehydrate it yourself.
    Oh and #1- silicone cookie sheet liners are another option.
    ANother thing…In our family there are half drank glasses of water sitting around…we dump these into a container to use for rinsing dishes, watering plants or what ever.

  • Jennifer
    May 24, 2008 at 12:38 pm

    Julie - I was going to tell you what Marye did - she has posted about the safety of them before (I note that in the silicone post).

    Marye - not surprised. That half drank water tip is really good. Cedar’s always trying to dump water down the sink, but we do have a container garden to water, so I try and save his water. If I catch him. Also, I forgot about silicone liners. This is why I don’t blog food.

  • marye
    May 24, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    You can do the same with leftover coffee and juice as well. Just remember that coffee, tea and juice need to go on acid loving plants. :)

  • Julie F
    May 24, 2008 at 3:53 pm

    Thanks, just came back in from having the chilluns in the warmth for the first time in a while. I’ll take a peek at that, that article had really worried me.

  • Liz.
    May 26, 2008 at 12:48 am

    What’s the solution when the dish you are cooking calls for Foil to wrap over the top of dish while it’s cooking? :)

  • Jennifer
    May 26, 2008 at 12:59 am

    @Liz I’ll write a post about your question tomorrow (Monday). After that, I’ll come back and link it here in the comments.

  • Rosemary
    May 26, 2008 at 11:06 am

    I also have stopped using baggies and use containers instead and also stopped using paper towels. All of these changes end up saving us money too.

    Rosemary
    http://her-home-blog.com

  • Jennifer
    May 26, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    @Rosemary yup, going green is actually more of a money saver than people think. We usually just hear about how green is so costly. But with the right decisions, it’s not.

  • Liz.
    May 29, 2008 at 1:12 am

    Did I miss the post for the alternative? I’ve been busy moving so I haven’t been checking as often. :)

  • Jennifer
    May 29, 2008 at 1:16 am

    @Liz sorry, I meant to post it here: http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/alternatives-to-foil-use/

    Hope your move goes ok. I hate moving.

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