All the consumerism on Black Friday 2019 can be very overwhelming, and a lot of people have mixed feelings about it. But even though you are not stoked with the idea, you can still take advantage of all the deals by making purchases that are good for you and for the environment, such as eco-friendly kitchen products that can help turn your kitchen into a plastic-free and sustainable area that you always dreamed about.
Eco-friendly kitchen products
Here are some eco-friendly products that are on sale on Amazon for Cyber Week, and these products are the ones that you can use all year round. Fabric produce bags, reusable water bottles and an amazing to-go cup for your morning tea or coffee.
Takeya Stainless Steel Water Bottle
If you have plans of cutting down on plastic water bottle use, this is one of the best and most effective ways to be more sustainable. Who would not want some ice-cold water that does not taste like plastic? The Takeya beat out a lot of other bottles on the market because of its double-walled insulation and extra temperature-retaining capability. It is also very easy to hold and it is perfectly sized for hiking, camping, and even office use.
BeeWize wrap is the plastic cling wrap that is used to keep the leftover turkey and stuffing fresh. This year, the reusable wrap made from beeswax and cotton is on sale. You can warm up a sheet in the palm of your hands and smooth over the edge of a dish to seal it properly. The wrap can be rinsed and it can used again, unlike the flimsy plastic wrap that we are used to.
It is best to always have a napkin handy because you will never know when you will need it. You can use it during mealtime but it cal also dry your lunch bowl and you can dab any inevitable coffee spills or condensation rings throughout the day. You can use two to three paper towels a day, without you even noticing. If you want to have an eco-friendly alternative, cloth napkins are the best way to go. They are so much better for the planet and they can also add a bit of luxury to your utilitarian office lunch.
You do not need to kick your cold brew habit, you can just ask the barista to pour your drink into your reusable cup and bring your own straw. The reusable cups that come with a straw and a sleeve. This Cyber week, say goodbye to plastic straws and cups.
Silicone sandwich bags can be used for snacks, TSA-sized toiletries, and cut-up produce. You can also use them for low-temperature cooking if you are not keen on using plastic in a warm water bath. This silicone sandwich bag is dish-washable, and it can store food in the refrigerator and freezer with no problem.
You can keep some of these lightweight, washable mesh produce bags in your grocery bag, and you will no longer need to rely on those flimsy plastic bags while you go shopping in bulk. Whether you go to a grocery produce department or the farmers market, the mesh produce bags are always handy. This set of color-coded tabs denoting weight, should you want to make sure that your bulk groceries are priced and weighed out.
Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is one of the most anticipated days of the year, along with Black Friday. Even though you are not into shopping and you feel overwhelmed with all of the deals that you think you can't make a thoughtful purchase, do not let it stop you from switching into eco-friendly items. You can never go wrong in saving the environment.
