5 reusable products for your kitchen

1. Blue Avocado Re-zip Storage Bags ($20)

A Re-zip is like a classic Ziploc, except these "never tear or split," and they can be reused 300 times. The only real drawbacks: Sauces will stain them, and they melt if they fall onto a dishwasher's heating element. Buy it at Amazon.

2. iPartsPlusMore Coffee Filters ($10)

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The plastic pods used in Keurig coffee makers are seldom recycled, no matter the effort you put in. But you can eliminate waste — and save money — by using refillable mesh pods, keeping a few always ready for a quick brew. Buy it at Amazon.

3. Bee's Wrap ($18)

Developed by a Vermont mother of three, Bee's Wrap is a washable, reusable substitute for plastic wrap. Each cotton cloth is saturated with beeswax and natural oils, offering a better way to keep bread, sandwiches, and cut fruit or veggies fresh. Buy it at Amazon.

4. SipWell Stainless Steel Straws ($7)

Join the revolt against plastic straws — and America's habit of discarding hordes a day — by investing in glass, silicone, or stainless-steel alternatives. This set of four is dishwasher safe but also comes with a brush for hand-cleaning. Buy it at Amazon.

5. Bambooee Bamboo Towels ($12)

Replace your paper towels with look-alikes made from bamboo. Like rivals Caboo and NatureZway, Bambooee towels are more absorbent than the alternative, and they can be washed, air-dried, and used up to 100 times. Buy it at Amazon.

Editor's note: Every week The Week's editors survey product reviews and articles in websites, newspapers, and magazines, to find cool and useful new items we think you'll like. We're now making it easier to purchase these selections through affiliate partnerships with certain retailers. The Week may get a share of the revenue from these purchases.