In addition to using green and efficient kitchen appliances like energy efficient cooktops, refrigerators and microwaves, you can also go eco-friendly on your everyday kitchen accessories , utensils, ladles, dinnerware, etc. These are modern and contemporary and will look good in any kitchen . AND, they are eco-friendly.
Green kitchen accessories for a modern kitchen
- Cooking and serving Utensils – Cooking in utensils made of rosewood can be a very good eco-friendly option. Rosewood is known to be sustainable, caring for it does not require a lot of effort. A simple rinsing and drying process everyday and using a cleansing oil made of bamboo once in a while will take care of them. In addition to your cooking ware, you can have spatulas, spoons, etc all made of rosewood as well.
- Cutting Boards – Always go for wooden cutting-boards instead of plastic ones. They are good for your knives and they do not serve as breeding ground for germs unlike plastic ones. There are several available which are made from bamboo. Bamboo is better than using other timber because it can grow really fast unlike other trees.
- Placemats, Aprons and all the others – Go for ones which are made of recycled materials like silk or organic like hemp and cotton. There are so many colors and designs available to choose from, you can go for ones which go with the rest of your kitchen. Go the full way by also purchasing tablecloths, hand towels , napkins, etc . They are modern, stylish and organic.
- Organic Dishware – Serve your meals on organic and bio-degradable which are free from chemicals and bonding agents. Handmade ones are also available wherein none of two plates in a set will be exactly similar to the other. This will add an individuality to even a simple thing as a dish.
- Organic Knife-holder – The knife-holder is a basic and important item in any kitchen. Go for an organic handcrafted one made of bamboo. It will take care of all your knife- needs as well as add an organic touch to your kitchen.
- Organic Salt and Pepper shakers – Salt and pepper shakers made of organic acacia wood and a natural ceramic grinder adds a stylish touch to such a miniscule but important item. You can have freshly ground pepper and be organic at the same time.
- Utensil Holders – Put all your utensils in holders made of bamboo . Such holders are organic, lightweight and durable.
