Tracy Stokes

You don’t need to rip out your existing kitchen and start over if you want to give your kitchen a green makeover. There are lots of little changes that you can make to your kitchen to improve its green credentials. In this article we’ll start with the little changes, and work up to a whole new eco-friendly kitchen. So, no matter what your budget is, there’ll be something that you can do.

Every little step makes a difference

Starting small means that you won’t find the process of going green so daunting.

• Switch to biodegradable cleaning products – Ecover products are readily available at supermarkets. Other products to look out for are Bio-D and Biocare, their Citrus Degreaser is really good on a greasy hob. You can also try good old fashioned methods of cleaning.
• Stop buying disposable dishcloths – Instead, try buying cotton dishcloths that can be washed and used over and over again. Or try microfibre cloths, that can be used without any cleaning agents.
• Avoid buying kitchen roll – If you must have it, opt for the recycled variety.
• Compost – Get yourself a bucket or compost crock and fill it with fruit and vegetable peelings, leftover salads, the contents of your vacuum cleaner, hair from your hairbrush, compostable packaging and small bits of textile made from natural fibres. You can find out how to compost here, and what to compost here.

By making just these few simple changes you will already be protecting the water table and yourself from exposure to dangerous chemicals, saving energy, saving trees from being cut down, and keeping organic waste out of landfill. But there’s no need to stop there, you’re just getting into the swing of things. Read More »Give your kitchen a green makeover