I had been trying to go eco-friendly in my house. And to an extent I have gained good control over being so. The one thing that helped me grow more was the Kitchen remodelling in Toronto’s blog entry - [Mod: gratuitous advertising link removed] - which specifically points to some of the options that can be implemented in making our kitchen eco-friendly. With just one small kitchen renovation with the steps mentioned in the article we could turn our kitchen into a more comfortable space that is eco-friendly.

1. Using Bamboo than natural hardwood.
2. Lighting: During your kitchen renovation, swapping your old bulbs for fluorescent ones, can cut your energy requirement by 50%. Adding another window and taking advantage of natural light is also another option. But during the winter the other can be more helpful.
3. Cork: Another option for flooring and backsplashes in kitchen is cork. It is well durable and water resistant, making it perfect for kitchen.
4. Recycling Stations: Many new kitchen designs incorporate a recycling station into the kitchen layout. It is set to receive all of recyclables that we and our family go through on a daily basis with separate areas and containers for different recyclable items.

Making our home as eco-friendly as possible is a responsibility that all homeowners have.