How can I make my kitchen more environmentally friendly?

To make your kitchen more environmentally friendly, you can:

• Use utensils that last, such as stainless steel or cast iron pans.
• Use cloth tea towels instead of paper towels to reduce the amount of waste you produce when cleaning up.
• Buy kitchen gadgets secondhand.
• Many new ovens can get up to the right cooking temperature so fast that you may not need to preheat it (unless you are making a delicate dish). If you're roasting or baking something that you can be flexible about, put it in the oven right away. 
• When cooking on the hob, use the best sized pot for each of the hobs and use lids.
• Cook your meals from scratch.
• Using a slow cooker is a great way to cook in an energy efficient manner.