Green Your Home: The Kitchen

sustainablelivingreport | April 24, 2018 | Green & Eco-Friendly Living

Try these 3 tips for going green in the kitchen…

Making your home more energy efficient and reducing waste can go a long way towards lowering your carbon footprint in the long run. However, you will also see short-term benefits through energy (and money) savings. One of the best places to start creating a greener home is in the kitchen.

There are many areas of your kitchen in which you can “go green,” as they say. Whether you are remodeling the entire room, or just choosing safe and biodegradable cleaning products, there are a number of ways to create a more eco-friendly kitchen and home. Here are 3 ways to make greener choices in the kitchen:

Remodeling and Redecorating Materials

In order to have a truly green kitchen, it is ideal to have your kitchen assembled or remodeled using all-natural materials. Materials such as cork or bamboo for flooring, countertops made of recycled paper or recycled glass, and throw rugs made with wool, cotton, or jute are all excellent choices for a green and environmentally friendly kitchen.

These items not only benefit the overall environment, but they also keep those who live in your home safe and healthy.

Cleaning Products

Materials used for remodeling and decorating are not the only responsible factors for a greener kitchen. Cleaning products play an important role as well. There are many companies that sell all-natural green cleaning products; however, you can also make many effective and safe cleaning products yourself at home.

For example, using vinegar and water and recycled newspaper will get your windows just as sparkling clean as that store-bought chemical. Also, re-using newspaper will reduce the amount of disposable paper towels you use, thereby saving trees in the process. Baking soda and water or baking soda and vinegar, lemon juice, and many other ingredients right out of your pantry are excellent all-natural cleaning products.

Recycling Bins

One of the most important accessories to have in an eco-friendly kitchen is a recycle bin. Aluminum, paper, glass, and some plastics can all be recycled, reducing the amount of waste heading for the landfill, and creating a more sustainable life cycle for these resources.

Whether you are remodeling your kitchen, cleaning the house, or simply being an environmentally conscious consumer by recycling whenever possible, there are plenty of ways to cut down on waste and create a greener, cleaner, and safer home for yourself, your family, and the planet.