Purging Plastics

Remember how I mentioned getting rid of ALL plastic in my kitchen, well spring break offered the perfect opportunity to make this goal a reality. I went through every drawer, cabinet and shelf pitching all plastics into a box. I haven’t quite decided what to do with all my old plastics. Some will be kept as storage containers for small household items but everything else will probably go to Good Will or be recycled. In place of those pesky plastics, I’ve opted to stock my shelves with gently used CorningWare courtesy of my parents (yes, they scream 1980 and I love them!).

I’m not 100% plastic free, but I’m getting there. We live in such a disposable society. Nothing is meant to last and we (myself included) throw things away without a second thought. I want to create a different, more mindful lifestyle for J and I as a family. It’s been an adjustment already, but it’s all about establishing a new “normal.” What steps have you taken to be more eco-conscious?

Purging Plastics

I’ve decided that I want to eliminate (yep- ELIMINATE) plastic from my kitchen. It’s going to be a work in progress, but I took the first step by purchasing some good ol’ Ball jars.

Seriously, these little guys can do anything.

You are all well aware of my obsession with simplifying my life and making easy to grab snacks for heading out the door in a hurry, sooooooo…. here enters some handy dandy 1/2 pint mason jars. With 3 oz of yummy yogurt in each, they are a perfect size for mixing in some granola or fruit. I can now buy the bulk containers from the grocery store and no longer need to rely on Ziplock to portion out my servings. 

I still have a LONG way to go to end my relationship with plastic (ziplock baggies, plastic wrap and tupperware- just to name a few), but it’s a step in the right direction. I’ve got my sights set on some great glass storage containers that just might do the trick. 

Do you have any eco-friendly kitchen tips to share?