Journey to Zero Waste

 Remove single-use or non-compostable products.

Replacing frequently used kitchen products with recyclable or naturally decomposing alternatives is one of the first steps to reduce your waste, both in the long run and in a single purchase.

Here is a list that might be helpful:

Rethink Your Kitchen Appliances

While some kitchen appliances make our lives a little easier, they can also significantly increase our waste.

I think one of the best examples of this is coffee makers that make coffee from disposable coffee pots.

These appliances, which make coffee in almost the same amount of time as French presses and moka pots, produce a mixture of aluminum and plastic waste that cannot be recycled in any way.

However, the waste from alternatives like French presses and moka pots is only ground coffee, and this "waste" is a great source for composting.

Besides this, cold press and smoothie makers, which actually remove the fiber from fruit and whose "healthiness" is debatable, lead not only to food waste but also to the unnecessary purchase of more fruit.

You can also look at your kitchen cabinets and reconsider which kitchen appliances cause the most waste.

Improve your food storage methods!

Even if you always use just the right amount of food, you'll inevitably need to store some of what you put in the kitchen.

Fortunately, glass jars, which are inexpensive to buy in bulk and widely recyclable, are a useful solution here, both in the refrigerator and in cupboards.

If you have many items that will be stored in the freezer, stainless steel containers may be more suitable for you. But if you prefer glass, be careful to use wide-mouthed or flat containers and not to fill the jar or container to the brim.