Ten Natural Kitchenware Essentials for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Switching to natural kitchenware is one of the most impactful ways to reduce waste in your kitchen.

By choosing eco-friendly alternatives, you’re not only creating a healthier home environment but also minimising your environmental footprint.

Here are our top 10 essential products to help you create a sustainable kitchen. Personally tried and tested, and most still used in our day-to-day life!

1. Coconut Scourers

A great alternative to plastic green sponges or plastic-wrapped scourers, our Coconut Scourers are made with biodegradable coconut husks.

These tough yet natural scourers effectively clean pots and pans without microplastics, making them an eco-friendly essential for any kitchen.

They're versatile too—when we retire them from the kitchen, they head over to the bathroom as they're great for scrubbing bathtubs!

2. Ocean Saver Refills

Ditch buying new plastic bottles every time you need a new cleaning product and switch to Ocean Saver Refills. These concentrated eco-friendly cleaning pods help you reduce waste while keeping your kitchen spotless.

They're space-saving too—if you wanted to, you could stock a whole year's supply of cleaning products in one cupboard with room to spare.

3. Metal Drinking Straws

Our Stainless Steel Drinking Straws are a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic straws.

Durable and reusable, they help cut down on plastic waste. If you opt for the pack, they come in a cotton carry pouch with a straw cleaner too.

Essential for on-the-go and in the kitchen!

4. Soda Crystals

Our Soda Crystals are perfect for a variety of cleaning tasks, from degreasing kitchen surfaces to freshening up drains. This versatile and natural cleaning product is a must-have for eco-friendly kitchens.

Want to learn more about the wonders of natural cleaning products? Check out our blog post "How to use natural cleaners around the home".

5. Oxygen Bleach

For natural, non-toxic cleaning and brightening, Oxygen Bleach is an excellent choice.

It refreshes kitchen surfaces, cleans laundry, and is safe for both your health and the environment. We use ours to keep whites white in the washing machine, clean drains, and get stains out of reusables. The uses are endless!

6. Compostable Bin Liners

For an eco-friendly waste solution, our Compostable Bin Liners are made from 100% natural, biodegradable materials, offering an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bin liners.

Available in 10L, 30L, and 50L, switch away from black plastic that can take hundreds of years to break down into microplastics, to these fully compostable alternatives.

7. Compostable Sponge Cloths

The Compostable Sponge Cloths are reusable, durable, and made from sustainable materials, and they've been a consistent best seller for us for years!

These cloths are a perfect plastic-free solution for everyday cleaning tasks, and they’re fully home-compostable when worn out, ensuring zero waste.

8. Baking Paper

Our Baking Paper is unbleached, compostable, and completely plastic-free - much better than the bleached and not compostable stuff in the supermarkets.

Perfect for all your baking and cooking needs, this eco-friendly alternative to regular baking paper helps reduce waste while ensuring great results in the kitchen.

9. Marseille Soap Bar

The Marseille Soap Bar is a versatile, traditional soap made from 72% olive oil. It’s ideal for washing dishes, surfaces, and even hands, offering a natural, plastic-free alternative to liquid soaps. 

This is a truly versatile and traditional soap loved by many. Pair with the natural fibre Wooden Pot Brush for the perfect washing-up duo.

10. Seep Bamboo Cloths

Our Seep Bamboo Cloths are made from sustainable bamboo fibers, providing a soft, biodegradable, and reusable option for cleaning kitchen surfaces.

These cloths are perfect for eco-conscious households aiming to reduce waste and make for a great, easy swap away from microfibre cloths which are made from polyester AKA plastic!

Why Choose Natural Kitchenware?

Switching to natural kitchenware doesn’t just reduce waste - it also promotes a healthier kitchen. By avoiding harmful plastics and chemicals, you're ensuring that the food you prepare and store remains toxin-free.

Sustainable materials like coconut husks, bamboo, and stainless steel have a much smaller environmental footprint than plastic both in production and end of life.

Here at Green Pear Eco, we stock products that are designed to last, helping you avoid single-use plastics and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.

Explore our full range of eco-friendly kitchen products to start transforming your kitchen today.