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Non-Toxic Swaps

6 Nontoxic Plastic Wrap Alternatives

Nico · January 10, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A selection of empty glass jars from the supermarket with different coloured lids.

Single use plastics like plastic wrap are damaging to the environment and to our health. Here are some simple plastic wrap alternatives that are less toxic to our bodies and the planet. Most people know that single use plastics are harmful to the environment. And plastic … [Read more...] about 6 Nontoxic Plastic Wrap Alternatives

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Is Ceramic Coating Safe on Cookware?

Nico · January 4, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A selection of pots and pans that are sold as ceramic on a white background.

Over recent years ceramic coated cookware has been marketed as a safer alternative to Teflon and other nonstick cookware. But there are still health-related considerations that you should know about before investing in ceramic cookware. It is difficult to understand what … [Read more...] about Is Ceramic Coating Safe on Cookware?

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, Non-Toxic Swaps

How To Season A Cutting Board (Using Nontoxic Ingredients)

Nico · January 4, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A newly sealed wooden cutting board on a white background with a water drop in the corner.

Learning how to season a cutting board is simple and important to keeping your board well maintained. With a few common household ingredients, you can easily revitalise and preserve the quality of your cutting board. Wooden cutting boards are a beautiful and more sustainable … [Read more...] about How To Season A Cutting Board (Using Nontoxic Ingredients)

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How To Make Beeswax Wraps Without Resin

Nico · January 3, 2023 · 2 Comments

An overhead shot of yellow homemade beeswax wraps tied in twine.

Ready in under 30 minutes, making beeswax wraps without resin is simple to do. These homemade beeswax wraps help food stay fresh for longer and make storage simple. Homemade beeswax wraps are straightforward to make. Resin can be added to the beeswax to increase the … [Read more...] about How To Make Beeswax Wraps Without Resin

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Simple and Non-Toxic Homemade Degreaser

Nico · March 1, 2022 · Leave a Comment

An amber spray bottle on a wooden cutting board next to a small pottery bowl of baking soda and limes.

This homemade degreaser is ready in under 5 minutes and is an economical alternative to the toxic and inflammatory degreasers that line the aisles of our supermarkets. It will cut through kitchen grease and much more. After I started having headaches while using conventional … [Read more...] about Simple and Non-Toxic Homemade Degreaser

Filed Under: Archived Recipes, DIY Cleaning, Non-Toxic Swaps

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