Bamboo cutting boards

When it’s time to replace your old kitchen cutting board, look for boards made from renewable resources (plastic is petroleum-derived) such as bamboo. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass, not a tree so it is sustainable and a great alternative to hardwoods, which take decades to mature.

Chef’s Resource, Sur La Table, and Crate and Barrel have some nice options.

Bamboo cutting board, $26.95 at Sur La Table

Silicone muffin cups

Try using reusable baking cups instead of disposable foil or paper versions. These non-stick cups are oven, freezer, microwave and dishwasher safe, and are supposed to last for 1000 bakings. That’s a lot of muffins — or cupcakes!

$11.95 for 6 at Wrapables.com; $9.99 for 6 at TheKitchenStore.com