Swap Out Kitchen Products for More Eco-Friendly Ones made in the USA

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Becoming more environmentally friendly can seem like such a daunting task.  

According to several studies, consumers care about the environment; however, it is not the driving force behind where their spending dollars go. 

It just takes one item to get the change started.  

Join the thousands of shoppers that have made the commitment to buying more eco-friendly products.  

Add one of these items to your kitchen to be part of the movement.  

They are also made in the USA, which reduces transportation and emission costs.

1. Glass Milk Bottle

via Amazon: The Dairy Shoppe Heavy Glass Milk Bottles

Glass milk bottles help keep milk fresh longer than the cardboard and plastic counterparts.  

They are also BPA-free and lead-free.  An added benefit is being reusable, recyclable, and refillable.  

There is also something very iconic about having in a glass container.

2. Paper Towel Alternatives

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LEFT: Thirsties Duo Hemp/Organic Cotton Cloth Diaper

RIGHT: Marley's Monsters UNpaper Towel Roll

Going paper-free in the kitchen saves money and the environment.  

If this sounds like an overwhelming task, start small.  One way to do so is to buy cloth towels in lieu of paper towels.  

The choice of including cloth diapers as an alternative to paper towels may seem odd, or off-putting.  

Since cloth diapers are meant to get dirty, it seems a natural fit to use as an alternative to paper towels.  

Thirsties hemp/organic cotton diapers are made in Colorado, with hemp being a strong and durable fabric.

Marley's Monsters handmakes their UNpaper products in Eugene, Oregon.  These UNpaper towels are single-ply, 100% cotton flannel and fit on a standard paper towel roll.

3. Aluminum Foil and Parchment Paper

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LEFT: If You Care Recycled Aluminum Foil

RIGHT: If You Care Chemical-Free Parchment Paper

If You Care Recycled Aluminum Foil uses up to 95% less energy to make than traditional aluminum foil.  It can also be recycled.  

If You Care Parchment Paper is chemical-free and FSC® certified.  The Forest Stewardship Council® certifies that paper is made of responsibly sourced wood fiber.

4. Food Wraps

via Amazon: Bee's Wrap Beeswax Food Wrap

Reusable food wraps replace single-use plastic bags.  

They can be used to wrap small items, such as baby carrots to larger items such as mason jars and pie plates.  

Made from organic cotton and responsibly-sourced beeswax, the warmth of your hands creates a seal around the item you're wrapping.  

With proper care, the wraps can last up to one year.

5. Reusable Food Storage Bags

via Amazon: Zip Top Reusable Food Storage Bags

Reusable snack and storage bags have more structure than standard one-use plastic bags.  

This helps with meal-prep.  They are useful to take snacks on-the-go.  

The silicone does not tear and keeps food fresh.

Conclusion

Finding eco-friendly kitchen products made in the USA may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

☝How will YOU be part of the change?

Always remember: Nobody appreciates you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!