It’s pretty easy to think about ways to Go Green in the kitchen. Healthy and fresh produce come to mind, as well as a reduction of un-necessary packaging. However, most people forget to consider the tools that they are using to do the actual food preparation.
Look in your kitchen drawers, and you are likely to find a red-stained wooden spoon that is creased with hairline cracks. Imagine in its place a golden brown alternative that is sturdy and stain resistant.
Bamboo is a renewable resource that is naturally beautiful and durable, making it perfect for both cooking and serving. It is actually a grass, rather than a tree product, and grows very quickly, making it an ideal candidate for use as flooring and other products. Bamboo is an excellent tool in the kitchen because it:
- Does not conduct heat
- Won’t scratch your non-stick pans
- Does not absorb moisture, and will therefore not swell, crack, or warp
- Resists staining
If you do decide to buy products to Go Green in the kitchen, shop online. You will not only help to save the trees, you will also protect our air, as well!
Michelle Stern owns What’s Cooking, a Certified Green SF Bay Area business that offers cooking classes and gifts to children. Their online service, What’s Cooking Weekly, gives busy families recipes and grocery lists for 5 healthy meals every week, along with tips on how your kids can help in the kitchen.