When preparing for a holiday meal, it’s important to focus on menu planning, quality ingredients, and creating a festive atmosphere. Keeping your kitchen clean and eco-friendly is also crucial. Making safe and natural cleaning choices during prep and cooking can have a positive impact on the planet.
Cooking can be a natural and foundational step in the recycling and composting process. By following simple rules to reduce food waste and toxins related to kitchen cleaning, you can make a big difference for the environment.
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Set Up
Ensure your cooking tools and surfaces are clean with ThreeMain’s biodegradable, non-toxic products. These products come in refillable aluminum bottles to help reduce plastic waste. ThreeMain also donates 3% of profits to the Rozalia Project for ocean cleanup. For thorough kitchen prep, consider using VEO Active-Probiotic Surface Cleaner for clean and hygienic surfaces.
Sanitize
Cleaning while you cook can help prevent major cleanup later. Opt for reusable cloth towels or bamboo cleaning cloths to reduce paper waste. Use natural hand sanitizer like Dr. Bronner’s to keep your hands clean and chemical-free while cooking.
Mop
For quick cleaning of floors, consider using NatureZway floor wipes made from bamboo cellulose. These wipes are reusable and can be used dry or wet for various types of flooring.
Wipe
Clean surfaces with ease using the Nano Glove, which only requires water for cleansing. NatureZway offers perforated towels made of sustainable bamboo that are reusable and save trees.
Clean Up
After the meal, opt for natural dishwashing liquid and eco-friendly cleaning tools like a wood and tampico brush or a stainless steel brush. Store leftovers in stainless steel bento boxes for easy post-holiday lunches.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on November 13, 2019, and was updated with new products in October 2024.
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