Rather than use disposable parchment paper (often coated with chemicals) or wasteful aluminium foil, invest in a silicone baking mat. Silicone is made partly with fossil fuels (along with sand) but lasts for years, is food-safe and can be recycled at end of use (rather than being binned to break down into microplastics). Silicone is also very tough, so ideal for baking or freezing.
Wafe silicone baking mats are sold as a kit of 2 large and 1 small mats, and you also receive a silicone band for easy storage and a silicone mini-oven glove. Great also to use as a non-slip surface for preparing food, the mats are heat-resistant to 260°C. Avoid contact with flames, heating elements and sharp objects – use with wooden utensils.
Before cooking, read up on food safety for people & pets (many human foods are unsafe around animal friends).
Embedded with fibreglass fabric, these thick silicone cooking mats are extra sturdy. They can endure a wide range of temperatures and provide consistent heat distribution for even baking. Colour-coded to prevent cross contamination, use them for baking savoury goods, vegetables or cakes. After use, just rinse in warm soapy water or put in the dishwasher.
If you prefer to use disposable baking cups, If You Care brand makes them free from chemical coatings, and sells them in zero waste cardboard packaging. Sold in different sizes, they are also good to bake mini-quiche.
reusable silicone cupcake baking cups
These reusable silicone cupcake cases (sold alongside silicone baking mats are good to replace disposable cupcake cases, made from paper. If you prefer to use disposable baking cups, If You Care brand makes them free from chemical coatings, and sells them in zero waste cardboard packaging. Sold in different sizes, they are also good to bake mini-quiche.
reusable silicone baskets for air-fryers
This reusable silicone air fryer basket (also in rectangular shape) offers 2 sheets (measure air basket before ordering) for fast cooking, due to slotted holes and carefully designed air flow structure. Air-fryers are popular these days as a low-energy, fast-cook and low-oil alternative to chip fat fryers (the biggest cause of fires in kitchens) but are a bit fiddly to clean.
These dishwasher-safe liners will capture any oil and large food bits, then just wash by hand or toss in the dishwasher. They also have a drain channel to keep oils from soaking food, while the bevelled edges allow for more space for ingredients. Designed to fit most air fryers, this liner can also be used for steamers, ovens, Instant Pots, roasting and microwaves.
a pair of silicone mini oven mitts
This pair of silicone oven mitts are in a handy mini size. As an alternative to large clumsy fabric oven mitts that often don’t stop burns and go all yukky as they are difficult to clean. Still care when removing items from the oven.
A one-time purchase, these oven mitts are made from durable food-grade FDA-approved silicone, to make handling hot plates, trays and dishes a breeze. No more spoiling oven gloves with spills and burns. These non-slip mitts are heat-resistant up to 230 degrees and are super easy to clean. Just rinse them under the tap or pop them in the dishwasher. Features handy loops for hanging.
use silicone baking mats
Rather than use disposable parchment paper (often coated with chemicals) or wasteful aluminium foil, invest in a silicone baking mat. Silicone is made partly with fossil fuels (along with sand) but lasts for years, is food-safe and can be recycled at end of use (rather than being binned to break down into microplastics). Silicone is also very tough, so ideal for baking or freezing.
Wafe silicone baking mats are sold as a kit of 2 large and 1 small mats, and you also receive a silicone band for easy storage and a silicone mini-oven glove. Colour-coded to prevent cross-contamination (so use one for roasting and one for baking), just rinse in warm soapy water after use, or put in the dishwasher. Great also to use as a non-slip surface for preparing food, the mats are heat-resistant to 260°C. Avoid contact with flames, heating elements and sharp objects – use with wooden utensils.
