Consider Sustainable Flooring

From reclaimed wood planks to FSC-certified wood, you have plenty of options when it comes to sustainable flooring. You can even get sustainable cork or bamboo for your floor.

The good thing about these choices is that you won’t have to sacrifice your kitchen’s beauty just to make it eco-friendlier.
These materials can still make your kitchen a lot more pleasing to the eyes without harming the environment.

Eco-friendly flooring comes in a variety of stylish options. (DepositPhotos)

Say Goodbye to Teflon Pans

While Teflon pans are convenient to use for cooking because of their non-stick properties, they are notorious for releasing toxic chemicals.
Plus, they also need to be replaced often as they get damaged quite easily.

Replace Teflon pans with pots and pans made of cast iron or heavy-duty stainless steel. If you enjoy baking, consider getting ceramic casserole trays and dishes.

Non-stick Teflon pans are convenient, but also release toxic chemicals.
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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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