When remodeling your kitchen, making it green is not as difficult as it seems. Purchasing products made from recycled materials or renewable resources from companies that use a manufacturing process that embraces sustainability is key. You can make your kitchen eco-friendly with these simple steps.
- Design—make sure your hood vents to the outside instead of recirculating the air.
- Cabinets – purchase formaldehyde-free cabinets with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are wood or ultra-low VOC wheatboard cabinets.
- Countertops – choose countertops made with recycled content. GREENGUARD certified or recycled glass and concrete countertops are all great choices.
- Flooring – replace your old flooring with reclaimed wood, bamboo, cork, or linoleum.
- Plumbing – install an aerator or touchless faucet and sinks with recycled material such as stainless steel, cast iron, or hammered copper.
- Appliances – replace your old appliances with energy and water-efficient appliances.
- Accessories – use recycled glass tile for your backsplash and instead of using a trash compactor, get a home composter.
