The Best Eco Friendly Kitchen Utensils for the Conscientious Cook

Fortunately, Some manufacturers have been working quite hard over the years, and the good news is that our much loved stainless steel is 100% recyclable, and we can also use natural, sustainable materials such as algae and corn starch to produce bioplastic. Perhaps we can have it all! In addition, we are also utilising other resources in our kitchens, materials which are not only sustainable, but practical and stylish too.

Increasingly, bamboo is becoming a favoured material when it comes to making eco-friendly kitchen utensils. Bamboo is not only attractive, but also extremely hard wearing and versatile. 

In addition, this eco-friendly option is also naturally antibacterial and, therefore, ideal for use with food. It should be noted, however, that whilst bamboo is an excellent green alternative, you should opt for bamboo products which have not be stained or previously treated, unless the manufacturer can verify that natural mineral coatings have been used.

The Core Bamboo Tulip Collection cutting boards are constructed from organically grown, panda friendly bamboo. The boards are available in three sizes; medium, large and extra large, in order to cater for your varying needs. One side of the board is flat, whilst the other is ridged and there is also a carrying handle for easy grip and when using to transfer dishes to the table. The Tulip range is not only very competitively priced in comparison to other eco-friendly boards, but also lighter to carry. You will also find that bamboo is very kind to your knives.

If, on the other hand, you would prefer a smaller, lighter, cutting board or use different boards for different purposes, then the Preserve eco-friendly 9.5" x 7.5" will be more than adequate for your needs. Preserve's product is manufactured using 100% recycled plastic and is also Melamine and BPA free, and subsequently safe to use around food. The surface of the board is textured ensuring that unsightly knife marks are not left behind and that the board is particularly easy to grip. Preserve's product is also available in a range of other sizes and colours.

Bamboo is also a fantastic material for use when it comes to spoons and turners. They are durable, heat resistant and are very, very kind to your pans and skillets. Nevertheless, like many other materials, if the bamboo has not been properly finished it can splinter, which is why it is better to pay a dollar or two more for well finished craftsmanship. 

The Enrico EcoTeak range uses reclaimed teak wood and brass to create high quality and stylish products for the home. Although the items have a lacquered finish, the lacquer used is also eco-friendly and food safe.

In addition to the garlic press, Enrico have also introduced lemon and lime squeezers which are also constructed from reclaimed teak. All products contain lacquer which is food safe, eco-friendly and are easily cleaned using warm, soapy water.

Froma uses recycled scrap steel to produce their latest cheese cutter and the wires. The cutter can be used to create extra thin slices of cheese when required, and also comes complete with two replacement cutting wires. Not only is this cutter sleek and modern, but very reasonably priced.