Each year, Americans waste an average of 80 million tons of food, literally throwing away more than $444 billion (with a B!) worth. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 96 percent of household food waste ends up in landfills, in the sewer...
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The Ultimate in Energy-Efficient Appliances
Monogram is an innovative luxury appliance brand that is known for its sleek designs and unmatched performance. Owned by GE, Monogram offers everything from ranges, cooktops, and dishwashers to warming drawers, hearth ovens, under-counter storage, and so much more. In...
Why This Sustainable Brand Has Won 12 EPA Awards
Every April, the global spotlight makes a decidedly eco-friendly shift with the arrival of Earth Day. This annual acknowledgment every April 22 gives nod to the importance of taking care of our planet, placing added emphasis on how living responsibly and sustainably...
How to Design a Sustainable Kitchen
An ever-increasing number of homeowners are requesting eco-conscious elements in their kitchen designs. Fortunately, green materials and products are available to fit every style and budget. Here’s a roundup of some to consider for your client’s kitchen....
Saving Energy When You’re Spending More Time At Home
You're spending more time at home these days, and as a result, you may be wondering how much more energy you might be using. We’ve gathered a list of simple and practical ways you can be saving energy at home. Use curtains and blinds to harness the...
Efficiency and Design Are in Demand as Kitchen Remodels Increase
As Earth Day approaches, growing energy costs and the effects of energy consumption on the environment are at the forefront. Homeowners are looking for appliances that can offer energy efficiency and precise technology alongside a beautiful design. More than...
Integrated Refrigeration That’s Green
Integrated refrigeration is an extraordinary innovation that allows you to step out of a predictable layout and create a custom-designed kitchen that is just as functional as it is beautiful. Sub-Zero does an exceptional job with integrated refrigeration by making it...
Dryers are now Energy Star Certified
Most major household appliances have been included in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star certification program for years. Clothes dryers have always been excluded from the program because they use more energy than any other appliance. Dryers...
Design a Beautiful Energy-Efficient Kitchen
It seems that energy costs are continually rising. They’re not just affecting your wallet, but the environment also. That’s why so many homeowners are remodeling their kitchens today. They want to invest in appliances that are energy efficient while creating a...
Bosch: Green to the Core
It’s not hard to believe that Bosch is a leader in green initiatives. They use innovative technology to create appliances that exceed Energy Star qualifications and are described as some of the most energy-efficient in the world. Bosch uses up to 147% less energy than...
The Fastest, Most Energy Efficient Ever
Wash and Dry times together under 30 minutes? Plus 138% more energy efficient? Save time and money while doing laundry and helping the environment at the same time. Check out the benefits of this amazing pair of modern washer and dryer technology. Electrolux is known...
Most Energy Efficient Washers for 2013
Being energy efficient is one of the most important features that an appliance can have. ENERGY STAR qualified clothes washers save both money and energy because they can save from 25% up to 70% in energy over older washer models. Plus, they use about 50 percent less...