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Transitioning to a sustainable kitchen isn’t easy, but it can be done with a few thoughtful lifestyle tweaks. Whether it’s investing in a compost bin that you actually like in your kitchen, to replacing your plastic Tupperware with sustainable glass food storage, there are simple steps you can take to have a more sustainable kitchen.
One easy way is vowing to ditch wasteful paper towels in favor of sustainable alternatives like cloth towels and linen napkins. To help, we’ve rounded up a collection of 12 sustainable (and beautiful) alternatives to paper towels that your kitchen needs.
Take a look below:
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1A collection of basic microfiber cleaning cloths
AmazonIf you're trying to transition to sustainable paper towel alternatives, these microfiber cleaning cloths are the everyday towel you'll reach for. Use them for spills, messes, cleaning, and countertops. Plus, they're small enough to store almost anywhere. Get them here. -
2Reusable Beeswax Wrap
AHAlifeUse this wrap to store avocado halves, lemons, fresh cheese, herbs and more. Hand wash in cold water with alcohol-free dish soap and hang to dry. Get it here. -
3Unpaper Towels
Food52Use these unpaper towels for everything from wiping up spills to drying hands to cleaning. Plus, they're machine washable. Get them here. -
4Chambray napkins
Food52For those evenings when you want something a bit more upscale than a microfiber cloth, these linen chambray napkins will do the trick. Though they aren't the alternative you'll turn to for a big spill, they're attractive enough to keep out for guests, and sustainable so you'll get your money's worth from them time and time again. Get them here. -
5Pop-up sponges
AmazonInstead of using paper towels to wipe down greasy pans and dirty countertops, keep a collection of these pop-up sponges on hand. They take up almost no space, and it'll easily take you several months (possibly a year) to go through the entire package. Get them here. -
6Linen and cotton bowl covers
Food52Ban paper and plastic from your kitchen entirely with these reusable linen and cotton bowl covers. They have stretchy elastic, so they'll fit around just about any pot or bowl size so you can protect your leftovers and produce. Get them here. -
7Huck towels
AmazonHuck towels are made with low-lint cotton, but are extremely durable. They're typically used in surgical instrument sterilization but they're ideal for any task where you need a reusable, sturdy towel. Get them here. -
8Linen bread bags
Food52Protect your fresh dough from the elements with these reusable linen bread bags. They keep bread fresher for longer periods of time, and answer the age-old question of how to keep a loaf of crunchy bread fresh for longer than a day or two. Get them here. -
9Reusable cotton kitchen cloths
AHAlifeThese textured kitchen cloths are perfect for capturing tough spills and messes, just like textured paper towels. They're machine washable, so this 24-pack will practically last a lifetime. Get them here. -
10Linen cocktail napkins
Food52While you're at it, swap out all of your paper cocktail napkins for reusable fabric ones. These heirloomed linen napkins are gorgeous enough to upgrade any bar or bar cart. Get them here. -
11Reusable sandwich wraps
Food52Ditch paper towels and plastic baggies for these reusable sandwich wraps perfect for every lunches. You can either wipe them clean, or machine wash and air dry. Get them here. -
12Everyday cotton napkins
AmazonYou'll want some basic cotton napkins for everyday use, whether it's counter wipe-downs, small messes or just for lap protection during dinner. These cotton napkins are versatile enough for guests or everyday use. Get them here.
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