SUSTAINABLE SPACES
THE ENVIRONMENT
From the timber products you use to the appliances you choose, your kitchen design can positively or negatively affect the environment. Designing a sustainable kitchen is beneficial for the environment in three main areas:
1. Kitchens are predominantly made of timber
Sustainable kitchen design asks where the timber has come from and if it was sustainably sourced. Choosing timbers stamped with either the FSC or PEFC Certification logo is a great way of ensuring your timber has been sourced responsibly and will continue to be a sustainable resource.
“The Chain of Custody Certification scheme means everyone who touched your timber, from the forest to the shelf, is certified and regularly audited to ensure they are compliant,” says Druce Davey, a design expert from Greener
