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Sustainable living doesn’t mean giving up convenience — it’s simply choosing smarter, planet-friendly options in your regular habits. The kitchen is where so much consumption and also waste
Sustainable living doesn’t mean giving up convenience — it’s simply choosing smarter, planet-friendly options in your regular habits. The kitchen is where so much consumption and also waste occurs, which is why it is the perfect area to begin. Whether reusable tools or energy-efficient gadgets, we tested a bunch of kitchen products that aim to reduce your footprint without compromising effectiveness.
At Testergate, we are serious in putting eco-claims to the test in the real world. The team put these tools to use through the course of busy home kitchens to see if they held up — not just in reducing waste (plastic & food), energy use and so on — but in performance.
Did these 10 eco-friendly kitchen products endure our testing?
Yes! They also amazed us with how simple green living can be.
Say goodbye to plastic wrap. Beeswax wraps are a reusable, breathable, and beautiful solution.
Description & Features:
• Molds to bowls, produce, or snacks at the warmth of your hands
• Washable and compostable at end of life
• Wraps and seals cheese, fruit, or leftovers — waste free
We stopped using plastic zipper bags and started using reusable ones, and never looked back.
Description & Features:
• Made from food-grade silicone
• Leak-proof and heat resistant (microwave, freezer, and sous-vide safe)
• Multiple sizes with slide or pinch-lock closures
• Perfect for snacks, marinades, or chopped produce
The easiest eco-upgrade is to ditch plastic utensils — and these bamboo tools are light, strong, and naturally antibacterial.
Description & Features:
• Made from sustainably harvested bamboo
• Set includes spatula, spoon, tongs, and turner
• Can’t scratch non-stick pots and fry pans
• Biodegradable and lasts a long time
Good for daily use and compostable when they finally wear out.
Make composting easy and stink-free with a countertop bin that actually works.
Description & Features:
• Stainless steel or ceramic body
• Activated charcoal filter eliminates stink
• Easy-lift lid and carry handle
• Might help you separate food scraps less
Helped us reduce weekly trash by 30% in 2 weeks.
Small appliances can be environmentally preferable. This kettle boiled water faster and used less power than a pot on the stove.
Description & Features:
• Auto shut-off and boil-dry protection
• BPA-free interior and uses stainless steel components
• Insulated walls to save energy
Great for tea drinkers and making quick recipes — less waste and wait.
Traditional sponges are manufactured from plastic. These plant-based versions performed as well — and are naturally biodegradable.
Description & Features:
• Made from cellulose or coconut husk fibers
• No microplastics released when in use
• Tough and non-scratch cleaning surface
• Held up for a number of weeks, and then went directly to the compost bin
We had stained plastic containers that we replaced with tempered glass containers. The food stayed fresher and we were no longer reliant upon plastic.
Description & Features:
• Borosilicate glass base, BPA-free lids
• Safe for oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher
• Don’t retain stains and/or smells
A long-term solution for leftovers, meal prep, and sustainability.
We used these every day on our smoothies and iced coffees. They were easy, reliable, and easy to clean.
Description & Features:
• Food-grade stainless steel
• Comes with a cleaning brush and carry pouch
No plug, no noise, just juice. It was great that we could use this hand-powered tool to reduce electricity emissions and clean up in a jiffy!
Description & Features:
• All-metal or BPA-free plastic
• Can juice efficiently with minimal waste
• No electricity
A very small but satisfying step toward a more sustainable food prep.
This is an easy but sustainable replacement to keep out those single-use plastic bottles in your sink area.
Description & Features:
• Thick glass body with metal or bamboo pump
• Works great with bulk liquid soap or for your DIY soap recipe
• Very little plastic waste
Clean hands, cleaner conscience.
At Testergate, we don’t just take the company’s claims at face value. In direct kitchens, we put their claims into real-life situations. Our green living test went through roughly the same cooking mess, food prep chaos, and cleaning you’re dealing with every day.
We rated performance, durability, ease of use, and — most importantly — how much waste and energy these things helped us avoid.
Tested. Trusted. Testergate.
Living sustainably isn’t about being perfect — it’s about progress. Even switching a couple of kitchen tools you use every day to eco-friendly alternatives can significantly reduce waste, energy use, and plastic waste alike.
The products on this list made it simple to make those switches. They weren’t just better for the planet — they were better in our kitchens too.
You have the power to make a difference with minimal effort, and a few well-placed smart switches.
Let Testergate help you as you explore more green lifestyle choices that look great and feel even greater.
