9 ways to go green in the kitchen
Surround yourself with eco-friendly design
While not everyone has the budget for a complete kitchen remodel, there are opportunities to consider sustainability when it comes to kitchen design. HGTV, the network that thrives on inspiring ideas for the home, offers nine design elements that can be environmentally friendly:
- Bamboo surfaces
- Scrap wood
- Fluorescents and natural lighting
- Cork
- Recycled stone-chipped composite countertops
- Top and bottom freezer/refrigerator units
- Recycling stations
- Convection ovens
- Natural fabrics