5 Simple Swaps to Plastic Detox Your Kitchen

In New York City, kitchens are often the biggest source of household waste — from plastic wrap to endless synthetic sponges and dish soap bottles. The good news? The kitchen is the easiest room to plastic detox. Here are five simple swaps that work better than plastic—and deliver immediate impact.

1. Swedish Dishcloth
One Swedish Dishcloth replaces up to 17 rolls of paper towels. Made from natural wood pulp and cotton, it absorbs 20x its weight in liquid, is dishwasher-safe, and fully compostable at end of life. A must-have for any small NYC kitchen.

2. Solid Dish Block
Traditional liquid dish soap is mostly water in a plastic bottle. A concentrated Solid Dish Block cuts through grease with zero plastic packaging. Prefer liquid? Refill your existing bottle at our East 9th Street Refill Station with our NYC-made, plant-based dish soap.

3. Stainless Steel Scrubber
Most grocery store sponges are made of polyester or nylon — plastics that shed microfibers into our waterways. Our Cast Iron Scrubber is a durable, plastic-free alternative built to tackle tough, stuck-on messes without scratching. Long-lasting and easy to rinse clean, it’s the workhorse your kitchen sink deserves.

4. Beeswax Wraps
Plastic cling wrap is nearly impossible to recycle. Beeswax Wraps mold to bowls, jars, and produce using the warmth of your hands. Made from organic cotton, beeswax, and jojoba oil — washable, reusable for about a year, and compostable after.

5. Bamboo Dish Brush with Replaceable Head
When a plastic brush wears out, the whole thing goes to landfill. Our dish brush features a replaceable head — keep the handle, swap the bristles. Naturally antimicrobial and made from one of the most renewable materials on earth.

Start with one swap — a Swedish dishcloth, a dish block, or a cast iron scrubber — and build from there. Visit us at 50 University Place to find the perfect fit for your home.

Every refill is a victory for the planet. See you at the shop!