6 Must-Have Items in a Sustainable Home: Student Accommodation Edition

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A busy student, living on their own, will always consider living on a budget to sustain themselves throughout the academic year. The concept of a sustainable kitchen is the ideal and wise choice to live comfortably as a uni student.

Incorporating an eco-friendly kitchen into your life will help you to practice a sustainable lifestyle from a young age.

6 Must-Have Items in a Sustainable Home

Here are the 6 must-have items in a sustainable kitchen that you need as a student living in student accommodation. Read on!

1.     Essential Kitchen Tools

To reduce waste and promote sustainability, you should first conduct a thorough review of the amenities in your student housing kitchen to know what’s included before listing down the things you need.

Must-have items include reusable utensils, glass containers, and silicone storage bags, which are some examples of basic essential kitchen tools. If you are on a tight student budget, try looking for kitchen essentials online with student discounts or buying second-hand tools.

2.   Eco-Friendly Cookware

There are environmental advantages to choosing eco-friendly materials over traditional non-stick coatings, such as stainless-steel pans, cast iron skillets, and ceramic dishes.

This sustainable cookware is durable, easy to use, and fuel-efficient, making them not just eco-friendly but also friendly on your pocket.

Non-toxic cookware has many benefits, starting with healthy and tastier dishes and non-toxic food. It is the original non-stick cookware, so clearly, it is the best to go with.

3.    Brita Water Filter


Going green with sustainability and saving, you use a Brita water filter, trusted by more than 300 university students. Its unique, compact and stylish body is so convenient that it fits perfectly into any fridge, providing you with up to 1.4 liters of water.

Plus, with the MAXTRA+ Filter Cartridges, you can enjoy clean and crisp water for up to four weeks before needing a replacement.

And the best part? The MAXTRA+ Filters are recyclable, so you can feel