50% of your home’s energy consumption takes place in the kitchen. Using environmentally friendly products can help homeowners save money as well as the environment. For a significant change in how your home conserves energy, look at some simple redesign options and buy energy efficient kitchen appliances. New energy efficient appliances are being engineered to save both water and energy. With a few changes in your kitchen, you can do your part to protect the environment.
Homeowners considering a remodel can make simple changes that can create a major impact. Remodeling your windows, doors, skylights, and wall insulation can improve your comfort as well as your energy efficiency. By adding natural insulation materials to your walls, you will eliminate condensation, air leakage, and moisture problems. With well-designed doors, windows and skylights, you can save on energy bills by using products that have low heat emission glass as well as solar shading.
Buying energy efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves can really make a difference. Look for brands and models that offer the Energy Star label. This lets you know that the appliance you are buying uses less energy than other standard models. Also take simple things into consideration like not buying a bigger refrigerator than you really need, or not loading and running your dishwasher until it is completely full with dishes.
Finally, the easiest way to do something for the planet in your kitchen is by recycling. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a separate recycling bin for your family to easily use in the kitchen. If you are recycling right, you will have more items in your recycle bin than in your trash can. This is a simple way to help protect the environment without spending money on a remodel or buying new appliances and equipment.