10 Favorite Green Kitchen Items

April 29, 2010 4:25 pm

From trash compactors to recycled material made cookware, eco-conscious products for your home will save you time, money and of course, our lovely planet. In our latest green kitchen segment with Darlene Rodriguez, we share our favorite earth-friendly kitchen gear, because if you're like us, you spend quality time behind your burner. Finally, now gourmands can be green too.

1. Cuisinart Cleanwater Countertop Filtration System
There's nothing better than a glass of crystal-clean tasting water, but buying bottled water can be wasteful (not to mention pricey). That's where Cuisinart Cleanwater Filtration System comes in. Trick: It dispenses hot, cold or room temperature water on the spot while cutting energy by 50%.

2. WaterWeek Reusable Bottles
Fill, chill and go! These dishwasher safe bottles are a great alternative to bottled water and more stylish than a clunky Nalgene.

3. Wonder Thunder Veggie Bags
If you love your local farmers' market, you'll need to stock up on reusable bags to bring home your loot in. Made from organic cotton and machine washable, these veggie bags are the perfect solution.

4. OBOE Kind Sacs
You'd never guess that these totes are made from recycled plastic bottles. Tip: These patterned pouches also fold up conveniently into a tiny carrying case, reducing purse clutter. With over 80 different colors and patterns to choose from, what's not to love?

5. Scanpan
These dishwasher safe, nonstick pans are the first of their kind to be produced in an environmentally friendly way. Trick: Don't worry about scraping off the nonstick surface, even metal utensils won't scrape it off!

6. Fissler Cookstar Induction Pro
This solo stovetop is the perfect energy saving solution— especially for those of us with small kitchens. Its temperature control allows you to do anything from keeping food warm to boiling water (in half the time as a gas stove).

7. Jonathan's Lazy Ladle
It's amazing that no one has thought of this until now. This spoon latches onto the side of pots and pans, avoiding messy dripping and staining. Trick: Since the ladle is composed entirely of hand sculpted wood, it's durable enough to resists burns.

8. Reduce Compactor Can
This stylish trash compactor neatly compresses your trash so that you use half as many trash bags, reducing your trash and carbon footprint.

9. Skoy Cloths
Use these all natural, biodegradable cloths in place of paper towels for cleaning your kitchen, bathroom or other surface areas. Technique: For cleaning post-scrubbing, Just pop them in the washing machine when you're done.

10. Greenworks Dishwashing Liquid
With no harsh chemicals or fumes, this product is great for anyone who has pets or children. Tip: Greenworks contains no phosphorus or bleach, yet it's powerful plant extracts still cut through grease while being gentle on skin.

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