Making Your Own Eco-friendly Popcorn
December 9, 2009 · Print This Article
The sheer volume and variety of microwave popcorn available in grocery stores tells me just how popular the stuff is. Have you thought about how wasteful it is?

The typical microwave popcorn is sold in a cardboard box with each bag of popcorn wrapped in an outer layer of plastic. That’s seven packaging items for three bags of popcorn. And, I don’t know about you, but I’ve never managed to construct a bag of microwave popcorn without a lot of unpopped kernels. Aside from the waste factor, the stuff just isn’t good for you. That chemical coating on the inside of the bag and artificial flavors in the corn aren’t very desirable for healthy, green living.
Break your microwave popcorn habit. First buy some good kernels, thereupon explore your popping options.
In the microwave…
You can still pop your corn in the microwave without buying those packages in the store. One option is to use a brown paper bag instead. Of course, you still have to use a disposable product with that choice.
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The old-fashioned way… (Still the greenest option)
No new equipment is needed whether you pop your corn on the stove top. Just grab a large saucepan with a handle and lid, plus some oil, and start popping.
With a fancy popcorn popper…
If you’re uneasy popping your corn on the stove top, or whether you’re just an extra-big popcorn enthusiast, next you might like a popcorn maker. However, it’s not precisely a multitasker. It will take up a lot of room in your kitchen, but it’s still a better option by buying microwave popcorn at the store. Yet, you may still have to contend with the nonstick, chemical-laden coatings on some of these machines.
How do you pop your popcorn?
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