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Two Types of Eco-Friendly Kitchen Cabinets

Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:28:05 +0000

Are you looking to put new cabinets into your kitchen? Why not consider installing eco-friendly kitchen cabinets? They are better for the planet, but contrary to popular belief, they do not necessarily cost more money than standard cabinets. Here are two considerations to make when you are choosing eco-friendly cabinets.

Cabinets Made from Rapidly Renewable Wood

Bamboo and cork are two rapidly renewable wood species. This simply means the plants grow back quickly after they have been harvested. Both of these materials make beautiful kitchen cabinets of all styles.

Locally Manufactured Cabinets

The eco-friendly concept of buying locally manufactured cabinets means simply that they do not have to be shipped overseas, so you use a lot fewer resources. Although the wood and manufacturing processes may not exactly be green or eco-friendly, it may be a more valuable option than buying overseas products.

Are you considering putting eco-friendly kitchen cabinets into your home? Look for either cabinets that are made of rapidly renewable wood species or companies that manufacture cabinets locally. These are just two options to consider when you are remodeling your kitchen.

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Tips for Eco-friendly Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling

Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:09:17 +0000

In today’s world, keeping an eye on the environment and doing one’s part to reduce our carbon footprint continues to remain important for most people. This is no different when it comes to designing or updating kitchens. Here are a couple great options for installing eco-friendly kitchen cabinets.

Renewable Resources

Bamboo is among the fastest replenishing woods on the market, and much like their hardwood counterparts, Bamboo cabinets are solidly built and look fantastic. In addition to looking great, they are also one of the most eco-friendly materials on the market today when it comes to woodwork.

Non-Toxic Stains and Varnishes

Using renewable resources is a great start, but staining them to match the kitchen and sealing them to keep them looking great does not mean one has to forego their concern for the environment. There are entire lines of non-toxic, green stains and varnishes on the market for just this purpose. By using them, the entire project of updating the cabinetry in the kitchen will be completely green.

Taking care of the environment is very important, and everyone has a role to play. Not only will using renewable resources and non-toxic products for finishing give you great looking eco-friendly kitchen cabinets, they will also work to limit the size of your carbon footprint in the process.

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Go Green with Eco-Friendly Kitchen Cabinets

Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:30:46 +0000

Going “Green” is the latest trend amongst home owners who are looking for eco-friendly ways to remodel and enhance their home. Kitchen cabinets are the latest home improvement product to fall in the eco-home improvement department.

While your options vary, there are two primary types of eco-friendly material for kitchen cabinets: bamboo and wheat board.

Bamboo and Wheat Board are Eco-Friendly Choices

Bamboo comes in various stains and grains and no two variations are the same so you get the same unique options as traditional wood cabinets. It also regenerates quickly and can be harvested without damaging the root system so it can grow and gathered over and over.

Wheat Board

Wheat board is made out of wheat straw, a waste by-product of the farming industry. This saves tons of waste from going into landfills. Wheat board is eco-friendly, yet durable enough to hold screws and nails.

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