There are many contributing factors that make a home green or eco-friendly. My job focuses in on cabinetry. Anyone who has bought, or looked into cabinetry, knows that it is a major portion of any remodel or new home kitchen and bathroom budget. There is an abundance of great options out there that will make your kitchen look beautiful and provide lasting quality. However, you may not have considered what the cabinets are made with and what impact that could have on our environment as well as on your own home.
I would venture to say that most people, given the option and awareness, would want cabinets in their home that are free of formaldehyde adhesives. Cabinets using waterborne paints and stains that emit 0% VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) and 0% HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) would also be highly desirable. We should all ask for wood that comes from a FSC forest. Lastly, the products we choose throughout our homes should be bought locally to help cut down on the amount of energy it takes to deliver the products.
Of course there are many other great ways to green up your kitchen. More on that to come.
Today I would like to highlight a great line of cabinetry called Executive Kitchens. I have had the privilege of visiting their facility in South Carolina. They make no claims of being perfect but there is a strong effort to be as green as possible. They not only market their products as green but they have implemented many great ways to reduce their carbon footprint and be responsible. That is why I delight in using Executive Kitchens when the opportunity arises.
http://www.executivekitchens.com/ecofriendly.php
