{"id":2289,"date":"2020-03-27T00:04:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T00:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/?p=2289"},"modified":"2020-03-27T00:04:24","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T00:04:24","slug":"green-kitchen-swaps-complete-guide-to-designing-an-eco-friendly-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/green-kitchen-swaps-complete-guide-to-designing-an-eco-friendly-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Kitchen Swaps: Complete Guide to Designing an Eco-Friendly Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today on the Build Blog we\u2019re diving into what makes a kitchen sustainable and why it\u2019s important. We\u2019re including a comprehensive list of everywhere we source sustainable, eco-friendly kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinets, hardware and more &#8212; But before we get into the specifics, let\u2019s first go over what to look for, generally when making green kitchen swaps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for energy-star ratings on kitchen appliances. This is a quick way to know your appliances are going to last and are good for the environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilize natural fiber textiles on any dining chairs and barstools. We\u2019re mostly going to focus on the appliances and building materials in this post, rather than the interior design, but if that is something that interests you, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loridennis.com\/greenblog\/2017\/10\/how-to-design-an-eco-friendly-kitchen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">give this post a read here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re all done designing your eco-friendly kitchen, you want to keep it that way! So be sure to make green swaps to the cleaners you\u2019re using. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loridennis.com\/greenblog\/2020\/03\/the-best-budget-friendly-eco-friendly-soaps-cleaners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best recommendations of eco-friendly cleaning products that won\u2019t break the bank, give this post a read here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1591\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?resize=1080%2C778&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?resize=768%2C554&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?resize=1024%2C738&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/3-LORI-DENNIS-INTERIOR-DESIGN-BOND-BEACH-KITCHEN.jpg?resize=1080%2C778&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are the Best Eco-Friendly Kitchen Appliances?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wolf (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.wolfappliance.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) manufacturing plants use renewable energy, recycle, source environmentally friendly material and supplies, and provide living wages to factory workers. Made in the United States, Wolf was behaving in a green way before it became a movement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bosch (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bosch.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has a corporate commitment to low-impact manufacturing and a global management system for environmental issues that maintains high standards for environmental responsibility in any place they operate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jennair (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.jennair.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) combines the best elements of their cooktops with induction heating for more efficient use of energy and faster cooking times<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GE\u2019s Advantium oven (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.Geappliances.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) prepares meals up to eight times faster than a conventional oven while locking in moisture, and there\u2019s no need to preheat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viking (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.vikingrange.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has married their professional performance with efficiency in their MagneQuick line. Using a preheating system and induction heating, the least amount of energy needed is used to power their cooktops and ovens.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its microwave and convection qualities, the Turbo Chef oven (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.turbochef.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) greatly reduces cooking time. It only takes forty minutes to cook a twelve-pound turkey. The oven comes in white, stainless, and three different vibrant, two-tone color combos.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loridennis.com\/greenblog\/2016\/03\/la-cornue-luxury-kitchen-appliances-the-bentley-of-luxury-ranges\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For even more appliance recommendations, give this post a read here.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Modern-Farmhouse-Kitchen.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-673\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Modern-Farmhouse-Kitchen.png?resize=990%2C722&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Modern-Farmhouse-Kitchen.png?w=990&amp;ssl=1 990w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Modern-Farmhouse-Kitchen.png?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Modern-Farmhouse-Kitchen.png?resize=768%2C560&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are the Best Eco-Friendly Cabinets?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valcucine (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.valcucinena.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), the greenest of all European cabinets, went so far as to found a reforestation group, BioForest. Their cabinetry uses up to 80 percent less material than competing products. They are free of formaldehyde and use only nontoxic, citrus oil finishes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their Invitrum line with\u00a0 its glass doors, cabinets, and countertops make up the world\u2019s first eco-friendly, zero-emission, 100 percent recyclable kitchen cabinets. The bases of the units are made with recycled aluminum and glass, which are assembled with mechanical joinery so no glue is needed. The glass panels are only 10 mm thick which replaces the need for double panels, resulting in fewer materials. The cabinets are made to last a lifetime, and at the end of their lifecycle, they are labeled for 100 percent recycling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Italian Kitchen Design (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikdus\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.ikdus<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features attractive and affordable Italian cabinets made with European environmental standards, imported top of the line veneers, and pressure laminates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core materials of Humabuilt cabinets (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.humabuilt.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are renewable and recyclable, manufactured without formaldehyde. They are also very careful about the adhesives they use and they have passed some of the most stringent air quality standards in the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleek, strong, and sustainable describe the flexible kitchen systems from Bazz\u00e8o (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bazzeo.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Customizable cabinets, drawers, and storage pieces are crafted from rapidly renewable and recycled materials, including wheatboard, aluminum, stainless steel, and certified woods finished with wood veneers, aluminum, or laminate panels, and low- to no-emission lacquers. Bazz\u00e8o says it transforms all manufacturing waste into new products and plants a tree for each new order.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirei (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.kireiusa.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a leader in green wheat-board. The Kirei product often exceeds the characteristics of commercially available MDF but it comes from a renewable source and uses nontoxic adhesives. When you use the Kirei wheatboard instead of conventional MDF you can earn LEED points for rapidly renewable material, recycled content, and indoor quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyptus (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.lyptus.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) sells a species of wood developed for cabinetry. It grows in about half the time as other cabinet wood but has the same beneficial qualities, no formaldehyde binders, and is visually attractive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabinetmaker<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tonusa (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.tonusa.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has a green cabinet line and recognizes the need to care for our environment for the benefit of future generations. Tonusa uses environmentally responsible raw materials in its products such as wood boards that meet stringent European standards, imported premium laminates and veneers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treefrog Veneer (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treefrogveneer.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.treefrogveneer.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) carries a complete selection of forty-nine real wood veneer laminates, representing the most beautiful wood species in the world. A One Percent for the Planet member, they practice sustainable forestry, use water-based dyes and stains, which are free of chrome, and follow E1 European limits for formaldehyde emission. The production facility is located in Massachusetts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brookside Veneers (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.veneers.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has had a strong commitment to the environment for over thirty years, from the harvest and manufacturing processes to the recyclable paper products they purchase. The company has made substantial investments in state-of\u2013the-art machinery to reduce dust and fumes to preserve air quality. Wastewater from dying vats is processed back into clean water and wood scraps are put back into production. Their veneers have achieved FSC certification and the company donates portions of their profits to organizations on promoting forest renewal and health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/5-custom-kitchen-remodeling-trends-dominating-in-2020\/#comment-37054\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering where kitchen design is trending? We wrote all about the top custom kitchen remodeling trends for 2020 here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-858\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?resize=1080%2C715&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Modern Coastal Farmhouse Kitchen\" width=\"1080\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?w=1474&amp;ssl=1 1474w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-15-at-12.17.00-PM.png?resize=1080%2C715&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to Shop Eco-Friendly Range Hoods?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zephyr (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.zephyronline.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) has included a new energy-efficient range hood that is Energy Star rated for its high performance ventilation and low energy consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fisher and Paykel Fisher &amp; Paykel (fisherpaykel.com) is not only committed to sustainable production and waste methods, they have owned a recycling plant for decades. Their \u201ctake back\u201d program\u201d collects refrigerators to be recycled instead of thrown away.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GA.(aga-ranges.com) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; AGA ranges not only look chic, with their brilliantly hued enamel, their cookers are made of 70% recycled material.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meile- (mieleusa.com)-\u00a0 This company lives and breathes sustainability and includes elements of energy efficiency, longevity, recyclability, waste management and social responsibility in all of their product lines.\u00a0 Their Extractor unit completely recesses into the ceiling, illustrating how green design is also gorgeous design.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-699\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?resize=1080%2C749&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Modern Farmhouse Kitchen - range hood Calcutta countertops\" width=\"1080\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?w=4084&amp;ssl=1 4084w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?resize=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?resize=768%2C533&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?resize=1024%2C711&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?resize=1080%2C749&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DSC0095.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recently completed for Vegan chefs who founded the plant-based brand Forks Over Knives. Because they don\u2019t cook with oils, we didn\u2019t need a range hood at all. What could be healthier and more eco than that?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FOK-kitchen-island-scaled-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2293\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FOK-kitchen-island-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C703&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Designing an Eco-Friendly Kitchen\" width=\"1080\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FOK-kitchen-island-scaled-1.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FOK-kitchen-island-scaled-1-1280x834.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FOK-kitchen-island-scaled-1-980x638.jpg 980w, https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/FOK-kitchen-island-scaled-1-480x313.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to Shop for Eco-Friendly Countertops?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enviroglas (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enviroglasproducts.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is an American company at the forefront of design and recycling. Granite comes from far away. It&#8217;s heavy and requires a lot of energy to mine it, shape it, and get it from places like Turkey to your project. Synthetic, recycled countertops utilize broken glass and porcelain, suspended in a resin, to create gorgeous, durable surfaces perfect for cooking, eating, and living. They are installed and work just like granite, but greener.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caesar Stone (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">caesarstoneus.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) was the first solid surface company to make an environmental commitment back in 1987. The Greenguard-certified product uses recycled content and recycles industrial raw material and 97 percent of water used in processing. They avoid using hazardous substances and the counter tops are impervious to mold and microbes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ECO brand (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecobyconsentino.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is both Cradle to Cradle and Greenguard certified, is a durable surface made of 75 percent recycled content composed of post-industrial or post-consumer materials, and is bound by an environmentally friendly resin which comes in part from corn oil. ECO is an ideal substitute for natural or engineered stone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EnviroPLANK and EnviroSLAB terrazzo tiles and slabs (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enviroglasproducts.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are made of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled glass. The product is made from 75 percent recycled glass from local recycling programs for minimal transportation impact. The product is resistant to chips, stains, burns, and chemicals and has zero VOCs and virtually no emissions. Maintenance of the product requires only water, mild cleaner, and no wax. It is designed to last a lifetime, but can be ground up for a new floor if desired.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to recycled content slabs and environmentally conscious practices in their manufacturing plants, Consentino, Silestone\u2019s parent company (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">silestoneusa.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), cooperates with the quarries they mine to restore the environment to its original landscape.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ice Stone brand (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ecospectile.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is Cradle to Cradle certified and made from 100 percent recycled glass. The glass countertop is mixed with cement for a concrete surface. It\u2019s free from VOCs, plastics, resins, and you can earn up to 6 LEED points by using it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coverings Etc.\u2019s Bio-Glass countertops (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coveringsetc.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are made from 100 percent recycled and recyclable glass bottles and stemware. The product has Cradle to Cradle Silver Tier certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/protecting-wood-floors-in-wet-areas-like-kitchens-bathrooms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know how to protect your wood flooring in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms? We got you covered. Give this post a read here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1884\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?resize=1080%2C722&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"tile flooring selections for manhattan beach home\" width=\"1080\" height=\"722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?w=3600&amp;ssl=1 3600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?resize=1080%2C722&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/2906-Tennsyon-71.jpg?w=3240&amp;ssl=1 3240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Where to Shop the Best Eco-Friendly Hardware?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emtek (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emtek.com\/sustainability\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emtek.com\/sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),\u00a0 and the ASSA ABLOY group brands are signatories to the United Nations Global Compact and are committed to updating their sustainability practices on an ongoing basis. Their products are made from non-hazardous materials and pass strict oversight when it comes to manufacturing in factories overseas. They\u2019re truly uncompromising when it comes to acting green!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun Valley Bronze (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.sunvalleybronze.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), manufactured in Sun Valley, Idaho, practices environmental responsibility by using green sand technology in the casting process. It participates in metal scrap and office recycling programs and provides healthy working conditions for its employees. It uses 90 \u201395 percent recycled content materials in its white bronze and silicon bronze products. Bronze also has natural antimicrobial and self-decontaminating properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rocky Mountain Hardware (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.rockymountainhardware.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), a family-owned and operated business located in Sun Valley, Idaho, uses 90 percent pre-consumer and 50 percent post-consumer recycled material to create all of their products. The company headquarters are housed in a LEED certified building. They practice conservation in their daily business activities including: recycled water, waste recycling, and naturally lit working spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Sage (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.greensage.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">com) offers styles ranging from bamboo designs to 100 percent recycled glass knobs and lead-free pewter knobs, pulls, and bathroom accessories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anna Sova (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.annasova.com<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) sells drapery hardware made in the United States from 100 percent post-consumer recycled aluminum and recycled glass, and is finished with no VOC products. Hardware is shipped in minimal packaging.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-White-Kitchen.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-343\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-White-Kitchen.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-White-Kitchen.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-White-Kitchen.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-White-Kitchen.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/5-Lori-Dennis-Interior-Design-Lake-Sherwood-White-Kitchen.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Further Reading for Green Interior Design and Home Building Resources:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Green-Interior-Design-Lori-Dennis\/dp\/1621537633\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to delve deeper? Be sure to pre-order your copy of the updated 2nd edition of Green Interior Design here on amazon!<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/making-southern-california-homes-energy-neutral-in-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making Southern California Homes Eco-Friendly<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2070\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?resize=1080%2C1271&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Green Interior Design by Courtney Porter and Lori Dennis\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?w=2550&amp;ssl=1 2550w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?resize=768%2C904&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?resize=870%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 870w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?resize=1080%2C1271&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Green-Interior-Design-by-Courtney-Porter-and-Lori-Dennis.jpg?w=2160&amp;ssl=1 2160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today on the Build Blog we\u2019re diving into what makes a kitchen sustainable and why it\u2019s important. We\u2019re including a comprehensive list of everywhere we source sustainable, eco-friendly kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinets, hardware and more &#8212; But before we get into the specifics, let\u2019s first go over what to look for, generally when making green [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2291,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[861,862,821,922],"tags":[1789,1794,1790,1795,1796,183,1797,1583,1798,1792,1791,1793,261,613,1788,705,143,724,1587],"class_list":["post-2289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-architecture","category-home-building","category-home-resources","category-kitchens-bathrooms","tag-best-eco-friendly-cabinets","tag-best-eco-friendly-hardware","tag-best-eco-friendly-kitchen-appliances","tag-best-los-angeles-home-builder","tag-best-los-angeles-interior-designer","tag-celebrity-homes","tag-chefs-kitchen","tag-courtney-porter","tag-designing-an-eco-friendly-kitchen","tag-eco-friendly-countertops","tag-eco-friendly-range-hoods","tag-forks-over-knives","tag-green-building","tag-green-interior-design","tag-green-kitchen-swaps","tag-leed-ap-designer","tag-lori-dennis","tag-sustainable-building","tag-sustainable-interior-design"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Designing-an-Eco-Friendly-Kitchen.png?fit=1420%2C650&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2289"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2289\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2294,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2289\/revisions\/2294"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2291"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socalcontractor.com\/build-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}