Ditch your dish sponge, take a packed lunch: 33 easy plastic-free kitchen swaps

Plastic is a growing concern, so it’s time to cut back. Here’s how, from tips on reducing our use to ideas for more sustainable products

• 20 simple ways to cut down on plastic (and save money)

The world, according to a new expert review, is in a “plastics crisis”, driven by a huge acceleration in plastic production and a rise in single-use plastics.

At a domestic level, it’s time to take action. Our kitchens in particular are full of plastic, from washing-up brushes to measuring jugs. And with a constant cycle of news stories about their possible harms – from black kitchen utensils that leak chemicals to chopping boards that release millions of microplastics – our kitchens can feel like a swamp of toxins.