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Kitchen

1. Choose eco-energetic lighting fixtures.
2. Install electronic thermostats.
3. Optimize plumbing and the water heater.
4. Choose cupboards made of wood from certified forests and with low volatile organic compound emissions
5. Install a durable, low emissions countertop
6. Install a durable, low emissions floor covering
7. Choose a low flow tap.
8. Install a high efficiency ventilation system.
9. Use high-quality, low emission or VOC-free paints and primers.
10. Install bins or set aside a space to collect recyclable materials.
11. Install bins or set aside a space to collect organic waste.

Renovating a kitchen can be costly, but it’s a great way to add financial value and an eco-responsibility factor to your home. It’s important to plan these renovations very carefully, and above all to take advantage of your investment to make your kitchen healthier and more efficient. Now is your opportunity to make the best choices for cupboards, counters and floor covering, to protect resources and forests as well as your family’s health. The kitchen is also a crucial area where you can take action to reduce the quantity of waste that goes into landfill. And of course, renovating the kitchen gives you the chance to make enlightened, effective choices for appliances, controls and lighting, to save energy and water.

Some renovation projects are within the grasp of any do-it-yourselfer and require a minimum of materials and experience, but others – like building and installing cupboards – require more precision and expertise. Electrical work must meet strict standards, so it must be done by qualified professionals. Thoroughly evaluate the scope of the work before you get started, and don’t hesitate to call on renovation professionals.