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A kitchen remodel isn\u2019t just a chance to make your space more trendy or functional, it can also be a chance to make it more environmentally friendly. \u00a0When careful attention isn\u2019t paid to energy used and waste created by your kitchen, it can become one of the most environmentally damaging rooms in the house. \u00a0If you\u2019re considering a kitchen remodel, here are some of the best ways to make the new room as green as possible.<\/p>\n

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  1. Use salvaged wood or antique cabinets –<\/strong> New cabinets increase worldwide demand for wood, contributing to deforestation<\/a> and global warming. \u00a0A more eco-friendly option is to use salvaged wood or antique cabinets to furnish your kitchen. \u00a0Not only can these be used to add some incredibly unique vintage style to your kitchen, you\u2019ll be helping the environment by using recycled materials.<\/li>\n
  2. Use energy efficient appliances –<\/strong> Kitchen appliances are typically the worst offenders when it comes to water and energy usage in the kitchen. \u00a0Replace those old inefficient refrigerators and dishwashers with energy saving models that will help save the environment and money. \u00a0Look for ENERGY STAR products<\/a> and you may even be eligible for rebates.<\/li>\n
  3. Install energy efficient lighting –<\/strong> If your kitchen hasn\u2019t been remodeled in years, chances are there a more energy efficient options<\/a> you could be using to light your kitchen. \u00a0These greener options will give you the same fantastic lighting at a lesser cost to the environment.<\/li>\n
  4. Use greener materials like Corian –<\/strong> Where possible, try to use environmentally friendly materials to construct your kitchen. \u00a0One is example is corian<\/a>\u00a0countertops that use 6-20% pre-consumer recycled materials, and have been used to contribute to LEED certification. These countertops are also extremely durable, reducing the need for replacements and further waste.<\/li>\n
  5. Build in composting over garbage disposal –<\/strong> Instead of disposing of your food waste by sending it through the garbage disposal, do away with it naturally through composting<\/a>. \u00a0Compact composters that fit under your sink or outside are now available that make composting a convenient strategy to build into your kitchen remodel.<\/li>\n
  6. Install a greywater system –<\/strong> Greywater is any household wastewater with the exception of that from the toilet. \u00a0By introducing a greywater system<\/a> into your new kitchen you can dramatically decrease the amount of fresh water needed for your outdoor space and the amount of wastewater you\u2019re sending to municipal treatment plants.<\/li>\n
  7. Don’t do it the remodel –<\/strong> Perhaps the most important question you need to ask is whether or not a full remodel is really necessary. \u00a0Will new energy-saving appliances or a new countertop deliver the same level of satisfaction? \u00a0If so, it might be best to skip the hassle and costs (financial and environmental) of remodeling your kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What ways have you made your kitchen green? \u00a0What\u2019s your dream green kitchen?<\/p>\n

    Warren Howe is a DIYer and writer for Solid Surface, an online retailer of corian and formica<\/a>\u00a0countertops for everyone from DIYers to commercial projects.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Image credit:<\/strong> Jeremy Levine Design<\/a> via photo pin<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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