These tools are beautifully designed and easy on the planet. Here are 5 of our favorite green kitchen products:
1. Charcoal Water Pitcher: The natural charcoal and stones, which come from the mountains in Kanazawa, on the Sea of Japan coast, fit into the pticher to filter and deodorize water. Design Within Reach $85 for the pitcher, $25 for the stones.
2. Twist Sponge Blossoms: Biodegrable, dye free, and made of natural products these small space saving cards become a full size sponge when added to water. Sponge Blossoms: $5 for four at twistclean.com.
3. Sigg Lunchbox: A durable, lightweight, leakproof resuable lunch box. Sigg $36
4. Composter: Turn food waster into organic fuel for your garden with this electric composter. NatureMill $400.
5. Stainless Steel Soap: Eliminate strong odors with this stainless steel soap. Blomus $14.
Further Reading
How to Survive a Kitchen Renovation (February 2010)
Green Kitchen with Spaghetti Scrub (January 2010)
How to Successfully Organize a Kitchen (September 2009)
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