Country Homes & Interiors

SUSTAINABLE CHEF

PRE-LOVED PURCHASE

Good kitchens are built to last, but are often replaced long before they are worn out. ‘A pre-loved kitchen is a great way to extend your budget, buy quality and tread lighter on the earth,’ advises Helen Lord, founder of Rehome. ‘Reusing a kitchen saves on average 5,000kg of carbon – that’s one year of being carbon neutral for a family of four.’

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