I thought I was doing all right until I wrote about brilliant uses for plastic wrap in the kitchen about two years ago. Credit: Quinn FishHow I Quit Using Single-Use Plastic in My KitchenWhen I realized how much single-use plastic I was using — and the truly scary effects of microplastics in our waters, communities, and bodies — I knew it was time to switch it up. as a sustainable plastic wrap alternative, but if that’s too fussy for you, I highly recommend the picks below. I already talked about my favorite plastic wrap uses, but over the last few months, I’ve been trying to get rid of my plastic zip-top bags, which I have way more of. I use plastic bags to throw away my stinkiest kitchen trash so I have a little longer before I have to take it out.

Source: The Guardian April 04, 2026 13:46 UTC