Everyone is trying to be more environmentally friendly and chefs could find that using cake tins and storage boxes in the kitchen helps to recycle more.

Transferring things like biscuits and sweets into cake tins means the packaging can be put in the appropriate bin, without gathering excessive food residue – which can, in some areas, mean that items such as cardboard and plastic are rejected for recycling.

Not only that, but sealed containers keep food fresher for longer – so there's no excuse for rushing to finish those chocolate digestives.

Emma Bridgewater's Union Jack design Elite Cake Storage Tins are available at £23.99 for a set of three and will look stylish and contemporary in any kitchen design.

Lock & Lock Storage Containers, available in a range of shapes and sizes, are ideal for storing products such as cereals, rice and pasta, providing an airtight seal and making organising cupboards easier than struggling with unravelling packets.