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Important Things To Remember When You Create Your Green Kitchen

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Transforming your home into a green haven is not going to be easy, but it will be worth the hassle. Not only do you get to save the planet, but you also see added benefits with lower energy bills. The problem you will have when you decide to go green is which room to start in first. It is possible to turn your whole property into an eco-friendly zone, but it is more important to tackle it in small steps in the beginning. The best place to start is the kitchen because the kitchen is where you consume most of your energy. Here are a few tips to consider that will hopefully transform your kitchen into the ultimate ‘greenroom’.

 

Make It Last

When it comes to kitchen remodelling, you don’t always have to buy environmentally friendly products. Of course, if you can find them then they are preferable, but some won’t even exist. For example, you are not going to find utensils that are not made from some form of metal or plastic. What you need to do in this respect, then, is buy quality utensils that will last. You don’t want to throw out your knives and forks in the trash along with last night’s dinner. By buying quality products that last for a long time, you should be able to contribute to the preservation of the planet and your bank balance.

 

Gas Versus Electricity

Both are produced by fossil fuels, which makes it such a hard choice to make. What it all boils down to is which one saves the most energy. Gas and electric stoves can save you energy in some respects, but electric stoves do it at a higher rate. Electric stovetops use induction element technology that transfers the heat directly to the pan. However, because it is relatively new, it only exists in the pricey models. Gas stoves, on the other hand, can be turned up or down depending on your needs, so the usage is easily regulated.

 

Energy Efficiency

You cannot turn your kitchen into an energy efficient zone, however, if you are paying over the odds for energy in the first place. Too many homeowners are using energy plans that are too expensive for their homes. Consequently, they are burning cash as well as electric and gas. All it takes is a quick price comparison and you can sort this problem within a day. A comparison website will show you which providers are the cheapest, which means you will spend less cash and save more energy.

 

Minimise Waste

Kitchens are known for being inefficient due to the amount of food most households throw away. For starters, throwing away food that is edible is not good for the planet. You have taken from the Earth and then discarded it just because you wanted something else. Also, you have to use energy to prepare and cook meals. The more food you reuse, the less you will have to turn on the cooker.

 

Probably the most important tip is to recycle when you have the opportunity. Plastic and non-biodegradables, in particular, are not good for the planet, but they can be reused over and over.

 

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