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How To Plan A Sustainable Kitchen

Cooking spaces are one of the largest contributors to a home’s energy waste, so understanding how to plan a sustainable kitchen ensures families can create an eco-conscious design that lowers a home’s carbon footprint. Sustainability starts at the source, so choosing a responsible supplier is important, so furniture can have little to no carbon footprint before its even installed. Once made sustainably, the right products can improve the green credentials of a home, so we have gathered insight on the fixtures that will create a sustainable kitchen.

What is a sustainable kitchen?

A sustainable kitchen is designed to lower carbon footprint by using ethically-sourced materials, from responsible companies, and efficient equipment.

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What is a sustainable kitchen?

Whether using natural materials or energy-efficient equipment, a sustainable cooking space is enduring and eco-friendly. Choosing items that are made to last is a good starting point. Consider ways to reduce the consumption of resources, such as water and electricity, as well as the current and future lifestyles that the room needs to support. Buying from a business with a green approach to sourcing, manufacturing, and product design, like us, will also create an interior that protects the planet.

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Is sustainable living important?

Yes. Climate change is a growing concern globally, nationally, and locally. Embracing sustainable living ensures future generations can enjoy life on Earth.

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Is sustainable living important?

The rise in carbon emissions, depletion of natural resources, and damage of ecosystems are causing the climate to change more rapidly. By adopting a greener lifestyle, we can reduce the damage to the environment, which will improve our quality of life and ensure future generations can thrive. Making eco-friendly choices also lessens the economic impact on the wider community and increases individual wellbeing too.

How do you create a sustainble kitchen?

Ethically-sourced materials that are built and designed to stand the test of time are key ways to create a sustainable kitchen.

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Boost sustainability with units that are built to last. Our cupboards have a lengthy 25-year guarantee, and more than 90% of the material used in our cabinets is recyclable.

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Futureproof floorplans

Building layouts with longevity in mind is key to minimising replacements. Our designers can plan interiors focused on long-term needs, keeping them fit for purpose for many years.

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Eco-friendly features

Go natural

Embrace renewable timber for an eco-conscious counter. Solid-wood improves sustainability, and it can be oiled or varnished to keep it looking new.

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Harness hardwearing

Quartz is a long-lasting surface as it is scratch, stain, and heat resistant. It is also non-porous, making cleaning easy without harsh chemicals – better for the planet.

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Energy-saving functions

Water-saving features

Many machines, including dishwashers, make light work of chores, while conserving water and energy used for heating through eco cycles.

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Switch to clean energy

Compared to gas, electric is a cleaner energy, which can be renewable too, so switch to electric stoves to reduce the impact on the environment.

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Embrace efficient models

Look for equipment that is energy-efficient to cut down a home’s carbon footprint. Keeping things cool means 24/7 use, making refrigerators a great place to start.

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Kick the kettle

Ditch power-hungry kit, like a kettle, for more energy-savvy solutions. Boiling water taps only heat what is required - cutting electric and water consumption per boil.

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