I like to believe that I am a sustainability-minded person in many areas of my life. However, this has not always been the case with my kitchen habits. I keep boxes of plastic bags and cling film in my kitchen drawer at all times. I have always been a proponent of efficiency and utility in the kitchen. I want food storage and cleanup to become a no-brainer so that I can focus on the cooking process. After seeing so many products available on the market that are geared towards replacing single-use plastics, I decided to test out some of the most popular eco friendly kitchen swaps. After over a month of testing, here are the products that have become part of my everyday routine–and the ones I quickly abandoned.AnydayAnydeli Mixed Set 6-Pack$22 AnydayOne of my first assignments when I started this job was a story for our sister site, Epicurious, about whether you should be reusing plastic take-out containers. These containers are made of silicone and retain the same features as classic delis, such as their stackability, one size fits all lid, and lightweight feeling. They’re available in all of the standard deli sizes (8-, 16-, and 32-ounce), each of which are dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe and have stainless-steel-reinforced rims to help mitigate warping, sealable vents for steam release, and cup and milliliter markings on the sides for easy measuring.I’ve been on a Sunday meal prep kick lately, and these containers have proved ideal for storing a week’s worth of food in the fridge. I’ve transported containers of saucy curry and berry-laden yoghurt to the office without a leak (a real feat!). I love the fact that I don’t have to transfer my food to another bowl to microwave it. Dare I say that I have officially retired my take-out plastic containers? I never imagined the day would ever come.
