| Eco-friendly homes and businesses are quickly becoming standard. The kitchen is one of the best places to begin your "green" makeover. An environmentally-friendly kitchen is not only beneficial to the environment but to you. Investing in "green" products can save time, money, and keep you healthy. Consider these how-tos on being more eco-friendly and the benefits that come with living "green." | |
| Turning your kitchen "green" starts with small, inexpensive changes. When it comes to smallwares look for products that are built to last or are biodegradable. Eco-friendly products should have an extremely long life. Products that are made out of strong, sturdy materials are those that will accomplish this task. Cast iron and stainless steel both work well in the kitchen and are known for their longevity. Smallwares that are not only long lasting but made out of biodegradable materials are even better. For example, a wood cutting board is biodegradable and made to last for generations. Wood has natural anti-septic properties and are excellent at self-healing causing it to last longer than a plastic or glass cutting board. This Update International’s Wood Bread Board is a perfect example. It is an environmentally friendly product for homes and kitchens. |  |
| When it comes to your kitchen’s handwashing station choose hand dryers over paper towels. From an environmental perspective, hand dryers surpass paper towels exponentially. Studies estimate hand dryers use 5% less energy than paper towels in the first year, and 20% less after five years. World Dryer’s Silver V-Max Hand Dryer is a fantastic choice for your commercial kitchen or restroom. It features a 10 to 12 second dry time and uses infrared technology. The Silver V-Max Hand Dryer has been applauded for using antimicrobial technology, preventing the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus, keeping your kitchen cleaner preventing the spread of germs through your hands. Choosing a high performance hand dryer, like the Silver V-Max, is another environmental and health conscious choice. While some might worry about the cost, it balances out quickly. When considering how much you spend on paper towels monthly or yearly, a hand dryer seems like a great trade off. |  |
| If you want to purchase "green" appliances look for the Energy Star label on the outside. The United States created the Energy Star Label to make it easy for consumers to recognize and purchase energy-efficient products. Products like the True Glass Display Refrigerator can dramatically decrease your energy bill by using energy more efficiently, saving you money and wasting less resources from our environnment. It's a win-win when you choose an Energy Star appliance. The Federal Government even offers some rebates for converting your old appliances to newer Energy Star appliances. |  |
| Choosing to go "green" in your kitchen, both residential and commercial results in a savings over time. Eco-friendly appliances impact our health, budget, and schedule. Investing in green products is a simple change with great results, not just in your pocket, but also is good for the environment. At Public Kitchen Supply we encourage you to consider environmentally friendly products. Visit our website at www.publickitchensupply.com to view more products for your kitchen. | |
Petri, Alexandra. "The Paper Towel-hand Dryer Wars Are over." The Washignton Post. N.p., 14 Nov. 2012. Web. 18 Oct. 2013.
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