How to create a greener, smarter kitchen

Building a sustainable kitchen is not only a great way to become more ecofriendly, it adds equity to your home, and the money you spend translates into lower utility costs. Here are some key things to consider:

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Tapware

On average, kitchen faucets are replaced every twenty years so a stylish, efficient option is a wise and rewarding investment. Look for fittings with a WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards) label. Installing a tap with a five star rating or higher could save 3500 litres of water per year, and lower your annual carbon footprint by an impressive 1.7 tonnes. This equates to about 1700 kwh of saved energy, which will save your family up to three-hundred dollars per year.

Induction stovetops

A typical induction stove is about 80% energy efficient, which is twice as sustainable as gas and 50% more so than conventional electric stovetops.

Choose energy efficient appliances

Investing in energy efficient appliances can dramatically reduce your energy bills. For example, according to Choice Magazine, a Smeg DWAFI6314 Dishwasher has an annual running cost of $59.15 as opposed to an Asko D5896 SSXXL with an annual running cost of $156.60. So it really does pay to do your research.