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We’ve shared before our picks for covered ceramic bowls. (See 7 Favorites: Covered Ceramic Food Storage Bowls, Non-Plastic Edition.) They’re great, but they can be quite pricey. Today, we’re talking about a more economical solution to storing leftovers without using plastic: fabric covers that fit snugly over bowls. After a few uses, you can simply toss them in the wash and re-use. But the real reason I like fabric bowl covers is that they offer an opportunity to express a little personality while performing the most mundane of tasks.
Here, my top selections for cotton bowl covers:
![Can a bowl cover be sexy? Because that’s how I want to describe Àplat’s Couvre-Plat Round Covers, which feature organic canvas and a flirtatious environmentally-conscious drawstring tie (no elastic!); $90 for 3 covers.](https://media.organized-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/aplat-couvre-flat-round-set-crop.jpg)
![Ambatalia Cloth Dish Covers](https://media.organized-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ambatalia-cloth-dish-covers-733x489.jpg)
![Spaza Store Bowl Cover Dish Set](https://media.organized-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/spaza-store-bowl-cover-dish-set-733x489.jpg)
![A set of 6 Linen & Cotton Bowl Covers by Dot & Army has soft fabric covers in fog, oatmeal, and striped; an elastic band creates a tight fit. It’s $69.25 on Food52.](https://media.organized-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/dot-army-linen-cotton-cloth-bowl-covers-food52.jpeg)
![BowlOver Bowl Covers](https://media.organized-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/bowlover-bowl-covers-733x533.jpg)
![Edgy Moose Organic Cotton Bowl Covers](https://media.organized-home.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/edgy-moose-designs-organic-cotton-bowl-covers-733x489.jpg)
For more eco-friendly solutions in the kitchen, see:
- Weekend Project: Give Your Kitchen an Eco-Makeover (Tips from a Zero-Waste Expert)
- 7 Favorites: Classic Glass Pantry Storage Jars
- Use This, Not that Plastic Thing: Expert Advice on 5 Easy, Eco Swaps for the Kitchen
N.B.: This post has been updated with new prices and products; it was first published November 2018.
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