Be Green in Your Kitchen
- Unplug all kitchen appliances at the end of the day and when leaving the room
- Keep refrigerator full to maximize coolness
- Use microwave only for the minimum –defrost food ahead of time and heat food on a stove or toaster oven
- Eliminate the use of disposable plates and utensils
- Use glass or ceramic containers for food storage
- Use washable cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
- Use water filtration system instead of relying on bottled water
- Run the dishwasher only when full
- Use the dishwasher’s “no-heat” option to save energy
- Replace paper filters on coffee/tea appliances with a reusable wire mesh filter
- Use non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning supplies
Adapted from 100mileharvest.com.
Advertisement
