Kitchen Swaps
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Dish soap:
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Buy it in bulk using an old plastic bottle or a pump-fitted jar ($$)
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Purchase a block of it ($)
Sponge:
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Swap out a plastic sponge for a reusable cloth or wooden bristled brush (∞)
Dish gloves:
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Buy If You Care's brand ($$), which are made from fair trade, FSC certified natural rubber, are compostable and come packaged in cardboard
Dishwasher tabs:
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Purchase them in bulk with dissolvable wrappers ($)
Parchment paper & baking cups:
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Swap to the silicone versions (∞)
Plastic wrap:
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Fabric or silicone bowl covers (∞)
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Reusable wax wraps (∞)
Snack bags & pouches:
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Silicone pouches or fabric bags (∞)
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Reusable squeeze pouches for kids (∞)
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Just wash & reuse the plastic ones you've already got!
Paper towel:
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Buy reusable fabric paper towels (∞)
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Use cloths or cut up old fabrics that you already have!
Napkins:
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Replace paper ones with reusable serviettes (∞)
Cost comparison legend:
$ - Same price as the usual option $$ - Up to double the price $$$ - More than double the price ∞ - Will pay itself off over time