Green Kitchen: Tips for a More Sustainable Home 

April is in full swing, and it's time to give your home a sustainable makeover! From eco-friendly cleaning products to reusuable pouches instead of single-use plastics, we've got the green tips you need to make every month Earth Month.

Be the envy of all your foodie pals and get your kitchen green! And no, we don’t mean a paint job, we mean green as in being more sustainable and planet friendly with how we stock our pantries and the tools that we use to clean and store our things. We've got the tips and tricks to make your kitchen the greenest spot!

Reuse, reduce, recycle!

This one is an obvious one but the message speaks to more than just using a blue bin or repurposing different plastics in some new fangled way to reduce waste, sometimes it’s all about buying the right tools! A lot of brands nowadays use the three R’s when it comes to their products or packaging, repurposing plastics or other non compostable things into their products like Full Circle who uses eco friendly and recyclable materials to create great and sleek kitchen cleaning supplies that you can stock in your kitchen! From a plant dyed apron which is made of organic cotton and plants to dye it, to compostable zipper pouches for your sandwiches to take to school or work, Full Circle’s mission is to make the planet a more habitable place to live by reducing the amount of plastic waste with every product they make and every product continues that mission by allowing you to also reduce waste, reuse resources and recycle to help the planet thrive more! Say goodbye to plastic single-use utensils and say hello to stainless steel and bamboo cutlery. And, with all the stores phasing out plastic bags, now’s your chance to get yourself a great tote bag that you can bring everywhere with you for your shopping trips. Stock your kitchen with these great, reusable products to elevate your eco-friendly game and keep your kitchen green!  

Say goodbye to harmful chemicals when cleaning!

No one likes to clean with those harmful chemicals that make our eyes sting and clog up our nostrils, we all get it, and not only are those fumes not to slay for our health but also the planet’s health too! Nowadays, there’s hundreds of guides out there to make your own natural cleaning supplies, DIY style by using simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice. But if you’re not one for making your own cleaning products, no sweat, because brands like Aunt Fannie's has got your back with their plant based, all purpose cleaning vinegars made with lavender and eucalyptus, or if you want a little Method to your cleaning madness, Method’s all natural home cleaning supplies will have your cleaning pantry fully stocked with supplies like basil dish soap, shower cleaner made from ylang ylang and all purpose cleaner made from grapefruit to name a few. Load up your cleaning supplies with plant friendly alternatives and ditch the harsh chemical cleaners for a happy, greener kitchen!       

So whether you're a pro at sustainability or just starting your journey to a greener lifestyle, there's never been a better time to embrace the power of a green kitchen!