How Can I Make My Kitchen More Sustainable?
The widespread push to protect the environment and adopt eco-friendly practices, while noble in their objective, may seem too big or conceptual at first to tackle — but not anymore! As the leading provider of stone countertops throughout Bucks County, BC Soapstone is here to give you some practical solutions to increase sustainability in your favorite room in your home — the kitchen, of course!
Replacing Everyday Products
Consider replacing disposable products with reusable ones. For example, paper towels can easily be replaced with cloth towels, and you can start using reusable grocery bags when you go shopping. You’ll even find many reusable alternatives for everyday kitchen and food-related items like straws, resealable bags, and more. The most challenging part of changing our habits is reaching for these sorts of items instead of the usual disposable options.
Composting
You might consider adding composting to your list as you learn more about sustainable kitchen practices. It may seem like a challenge (or at the very least, a mess) at first. However, the end goal is quite appealing as it repurposes the garbage in your home to help create life! Composting is much more straightforward to manage than you might think. You can throw in leftovers from chopping vegetables, used tea bags, paper plates, and even bills (after you’ve paid them, of course!).
Start small with a countertop bin or go big with a pile outside. Again, this isn’t a one-and-done solution — it’ll take some habit-forming. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making your own nutritious soil for your gardens and planters.
Investing in Soapstone Countertops
Natural soapstone is an environmentally-conscious choice for kitchen countertops. The slabs are taken from the earth and subsequently cut to custom specifications to fit into your kitchen perfectly. As such, no sealers or toxic chemicals will be introduced into your home with this material as it is all-natural and completely recyclable.
Soapstone countertops help you achieve your clean kitchen due to its inherent antibacterial properties. You won’t need harsh cleaning agents to maintain its surface, as it is already non-porous. Regular cleaning only requires soap and water!
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