Since the ‘70s, Earth Day has been celebrated yearly around the world. It’s a day designed to raise environmental awareness and to honor the environment. However, you don’t need to wait until that one of the day of the year to celebrate the environment. Here are some things that you can do in your kitchen to be environmentally friendly:

1. Cook a Large Batch

When planning meals, it is a good idea to shop for enough ingredients for at least a couple batches. In fact, you can make triple batch.  It doesn’t take much effort to cook a large batch; you’ll be able to save gas or electricity. You can have leftovers for other meals for the next few days. Freeze the meals for later date.

2. Compost!

There are many food items that can be used instead of just throwing them out in the trash. Fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, egg shells – these are things that can be compost. There are numerous resources for learning how to compost.

3. Unplug and Store Unused Appliances

You don’t need to plug in all kitchen appliances at all times. Save energy by keeping only appliances that you use on a daily basis. This may include the coffeemaker and the bread toaster. Plug them only when you need to use them. Keep the rest of the appliances in cabinets and shelves.

4. Make Chicken and Veggie Stock

If you can’t compost, there are other ways to make use of leftovers or vegetable scraps. For instance, you can use the trimmings of sturdy veggies like asparagus, carrots, broccoli, and potatoes to make chicken or vegetable stock.

5. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Make sure to reduce using items that you tend to throw away. Reuse items that you can, and recycle everything that you can recycle.

6. Start an Indoor Garden

Not only will indoor plants add aesthetic appeal to your kitchen, they can also greatly improve the quality of air in your home. You’ll also have the added benefit of having easy and quick access to fresh herbs.

7. Use Green Cleaning Products

Make sure to use green cleaning products. This means items that are preferably plant-based and without phosphates.  You can use baking soda, lemons, and white vinegar instead.

8. Shop for Food Locally

Know which produce are in season and try to buy them from the local farmer’s market. Not only will you be able to help out your local industry, you will also be able to help the environment.

9. Use Our Environmentally-Friendly Kitchen Tools

Practically all our products are environmentally-friendly and safe to use, check out our store and grab items that you need.