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Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Kitchen Designs for a Greener Home
Explore eco-friendly kitchen design with sustainable materials, reclaimed shelves, and avoiding VOCs.
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Design a sustainable kitchen by focusing on eco-friendly materials and energy efficiency.
Embrace the Four Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reclaim) by updating existing cabinetry or using salvaged materials. Choose sustainable products like FSC-certified timber, bamboo, and recycled composites. For a healthier home, ensure all materials have low or no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
Lower your carbon footprint and energy bills with energy-efficient appliances, induction hobs, and LED lighting, which reduce long-term costs and environmental impact.
1. Start at the beginning
2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reclaim
Sustainability lies at the heart of this kitchen by Belinda George, from the reclaimed river rimu to the Aga with wetback functionality. Image: Simon Devitt
3. Everything and the kitchen sink
4. Breathe easy
This kitchen, in Meadowbank House by Piper Architects, features an induction cooktop. Image: Simon Devitt
5. The future is now
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