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.
a reusable silicone baking mat
This reusable silicone baking mat is the ideal alternative to disposable baking paper, sometimes loaded with chemicals. Silicone is a blend of sand & fossil fuels, but it’s heat-resistant, food-safe, easily recycled and does not leach into millions of microplastics, unlike conventional plastic.
Suitable for all types of ovens and heat-resistant up to 260°C. Avoid contact with flames, heating elements & sharp objects. Before cooking, read up on keeping people & pets safe in the kitchen.
The mat is oven-ready and combines an anti-slip surface, so you can knead bread and roll out cookie or pasta dough, with the mat staying in one place. You can then simply move the mat straight to the oven, with the silicone coating ensuring food never sticks to the surface. You also need less oil or butter. Easy to clean in warm soapy water, it’s also dishwasher-safe.
reusable silicone baking cups
These reusable silicone baking cups are the ideal alternative to disposable paper cups, which often are lined with toxic chemicals. Silicone does use oil to make (along with sand) but lasts for years, is food-safe, easy to recycle and does not break down into millions of microplastics, unlike conventional plastic. It’s also very resistant to heat, so ideal for baking. Use these cupcake cases for all your favourite baking recipes, or to make other savoury goods like mini-quiches. These cupcake cases are naturally non-stick and easy to clean. Perfect pudding moulds, they can be used on a flat tray or in a cupcake pan. Once finished, just pop them straight in the dishwasher, to use again and again.