The kitchen is responsible for nourishing the entire household. In fact, a lot of household activities commence in the kitchen area, and introducing changes in the kitchen would mean bringing about changes to the entire household. Incorporating eco friendly products and procedures in the kitchen will help create a more healthy environment at home, and it will also allow you to do your bit towards the ecosystem.
Wheat based biodegradable cutlery
There are many companies that are manufacturing eco friendly cutlery that is disposable and yet not made out of toxic plastic. Earthware Biodegradables is a company that produces alternative eco friendly disposable cutlery. They manufacture wheat based cutlery that decomposes within 3 to 6 weeks, and despite its wheat origin, the cutlery is perfectly safe for those having gluten allergies. This cutlery also has other features like a shelf life of five years, apart from being dishwasher safe and having a high resistance to heat. It can be reused and if you are done with it, you can simply throw it inside your own compost pit for a more environmentally friendly decomposition.
Solar powered milk frother
Now you do not need to add on to the piling volumes of batteries that are creating havoc in landfills. Use the sun’s power to froth your milk with the new SoLait 100. The best thing about this is that it can be used for any type of liquid and not milk alone. This next gen kitchen gadget can be recharged in daylight, allowing you to enjoy great cups of cappuccinos throughout the day. Manufactured by Quantys from Germany, this eco friendly frother is a must have for the modern kitchen.
Elite natural scrubbers from Japan
The Elite natural scrubbers are effective scrub brushes from Japan that are made by using natural materials and last longer than the plastic variety. These scrubbers are so durable that they never fall apart. There are two varieties of brushes that are available; one is the Tawashi Brush, which is made out of palm fibers, bound together by a wire. This brush is useful for scrubbing utensils and also for scrubbing dirty vegetables without peeling them. The other is called the Sandclean Scrubber, which is made out of thin strips of fine grit sandpaper. This brush is better than the regular steel wool and sponges.
Corn powered grills
The BR-BG1 appears to be a regular outdoor barbecue grill, but it is in fact unique; for it is powered by corn. This stylish grill has a stainless steel interior and an aluminum exterior that is highly durable. The most striking feature of this grill is that it has passed federal regulations and is one of the very few that can be installed in your porch or balcony, as it is 100 percent condo approved. The grill cannot explode or set your porch on fire. Corn costs much less than charcoal or propane, so it is cost effective as well. It is a sustainable source of energy and is also quite easily available.
