Celebrate Green Blog

by Lynn and Corey

There are loads of ways to green up your kitchen. One of them is to seek out eco-friendly items when you’re buying new. (Of course another way is to check out thrift stores and garage sales to find usable items you need.)

We thought we’d share some of our favorite eco-products with you in case you’re in the market for buying.

Organic cotton aprons from A Greener Kitchen. When Lacey Lybecker looked for organic cotton aprons to carry in her shop, she couldn’t find any. So she enlisted her mom and created their own line. The designs are “retro-modern,” and recently they added a boy’s apron too. Plus, they sell wholesale.

Bamboo kitchenware from Japan Woodworker. Happily, there are many places, including big box stores, where we can purchase bamboo utensils, bowls, plates etc. Bamboo is a renewable resource which makes it eco-friendly. It’s 16 percent harder than maple and naturally anti-microbial as well.

Fair trade kitchen textiles from Garudain International. Part of being green is trying to ensure that the people we buy from are treated fairly. Although that isn’t always guaranteed, seeking out Fair Trade companies is a good step. The pot holders above are made by women in the Dhukuti Women’s Project which supports more than 1200 disadvantaged women who are given fair wages, low cost health care, scholarships for young girls and retirement funds.

Reusable bowl covers from Sew Much Style. So much better than using plastic wrap. These are lined so you can wipe the inside clean or wash the whole cover. Handmade in Wisconsin.

Felt avocado from Creations by M. Looking for eco-friendly ways to decorate your kitchen? Look no farther than whimsical felt creations. A bowl full of these fanciful fruits can give hours of fun and well as add a cheerful note to your decor.

Vintage Tupperware mold light fixture from Boots N Gus. This couldn’t-be-cuter fixture shows what can be done with items you would normally toss. Clever and eco—what a combination!

Find eco-friendlier kitchen choices by typing in what you’re looking for plus the word “eco-friendly” or “green” or “organic,” (where appropriate) in any search engine. You’ll be amazed by all the choices.

Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, and founders of Green Halloween®.