Energy-efficient appliances and sustainable materials are sure-fire ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly. But starting with these small daily routine changes can set you on your way to becoming more considerate of the environment.
Energy-efficient appliances and sustainable materials are sure-fire ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly. But starting with these small daily routine changes can set you on your way to becoming more considerate of the environment.
From a cob cottage in British Columbia to an electricity-free estate in the English countryside, we’ve rounded up a list of our favorite eco-friendly cottages that will help you travel responsibly and sustainably all year long.
One of the easiest ways to make a major statement in a kitchen or bathroom is by installing a stunning countertop that becomes the focal point of the room. But some of the most popular materials for countertops are not-so-eco-friendly and some come with a handful of health risks.
Artisan eco-friendly lighting means not having to choose between style and taking care of the earth, as brands embrace their role in protecting the environment.
You have probably heard of the phrase ‘farm to table’, but what about ‘farm to walls’? Meet Havelock Wool. Their natural wool insulation comes from sheep farms in New Zealand rather than from fossil fuels. Their raw material is both sustainable and renewable, recyclable and compostable and outperforms fiberglass, cellulose, cotton, mineral wool and foam. Their wool isn’t only good for the environment, it’s also good for your family’s health: serving as a source of air filtration, sound absorption and moisture management.
As a discerning green homeowner, every choice you make involves a variety of factors. And floors are no exception. You have to love how it looks, like how it feels on your feet, trust that it cleans up without too much effort and lasts a long time – and since you care about the planet that we live on….it needs to be healthy and eco-friendly, too.
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