10 Easy Plastic-Free Kitchen Swaps

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The kitchen is where most household plastic turns up, so it is the easiest place to start. None of these swaps need to happen at once. Use up what you have, then replace it with something that lasts.

Row of glass jars filled with pantry staples
Glass jars make pantry staples easy to see and refill.

Swaps to try

  • Glass jars for pantry staples
  • A wooden dish brush with a replaceable head
  • Natural fibre cloths instead of synthetic sponges
  • Beeswax or plant-wax wraps instead of cling film
  • Reusable produce bags
  • Bar dish soap
  • A stainless steel or glass water bottle
  • Loose-leaf tea and a strainer
  • Cloth tea towels instead of paper towel
  • Glass or steel containers for leftovers
Wooden dish brush standing in a clear glass jar
A wooden dish brush in place of a plastic scourer.

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