The Gar Field

You have probably been hearing the talk about “going green” a lot lately. If you are on board with going eco-friendly, the biggest place to start would be your kitchen. Here are some tips for your home kitchen designs that will help start you on your way to “green”

First we will talk about recycling. Set up a recycling station that is accessible in your kitchen. Be sure to put labels on the receptacles. For instance, glass, plastic, paper and cardboard, steel and aluminum. Be sure to rinse any recyclables before placing them in the receptacles.

Next we’ll discuss compost. Food scraps are in the picture also of “green”. Scrap like, egg shells. Fruit, vegetables, and coffee grounds are somethings to place in your compost container. Your compost container should be small and lidded, make sure to empty often to avoid odors. Animal fats and dairy product should not be used as compost.

The stuff that can’t be used as compost or recycled need to be put in the regular trash. BioBags are biodegradable unlike the regular plastic garbage bags. Another option to use is paper bags that are biodegradable also.

Some people might not think about their cleaning products when making the change to “green”. There are cleaning products that are sold that are eco friendly. You might also want to make your own cleaning products. Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice are very effective and cheap household products that do wonders with cleaning.