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We think Mrs. Klein will understand if you don't put this tip into practice right away, but next time you do replace your cabinets, go with FSC-certified wood.
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What did your fifth grade teacher always used to say?
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"Appearances can be deceiving," Mrs. Klein always used to say, and it absolutely holds true for the perfectly good-looking wood in kitchen cabinets, which sometimes contain nasty chems. We bet Mrs. Klein's gonna be ecstatic when she hears that eco-options are now available.The Benefits
- Human-friendly. Go for cabinetry produced without the use of urea formaldehyde, which is used as a bonding agent in most particleboard. Urea formaldehyde continues to offgas into the air even after it's dry.
- Eco-friendly. 32% of US lumber consumption goes to making cabinets and furniture, so choose sustainably-harvested wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
- Your teacher will be so proud.
Personally Speaking
None of the Biter Team members have redone their cabinets with eco-friendly materials, but when Jen was at WRI she admired the cabinets made from agricultural straw waste. (She also really admired the hottie who ran their sustainable enterprise department.)Wanna Try?
- WRI Offices - see a short video with links to product manufacturers.
- Neil Kelly - hey, good lookin'! One of the first eco-friendly cabinetmakers knows style.
- Teragren - designed using bamboo, one of the world's most sustainable materials.
- Medite II- if you're into constructing your own cabinets, try thisformaldehyde-free wood fiber particleboard, or find a cabinetmaker whodoes.
- Ideal Bite's Cheap Filtration Tip - if you've got particleboard cabinets with no plans to replace 'em, install some air filtering plants for a quick fix.
Nov 08,2006
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So did you see the WRI video from today's tip? I was so lucky to work there... not only because of getting to bump into said hot Latin man, but also because these people are beyond legit and incredibly balanced in their wicked smart approach to advancing the great environmenal cause. Not to mention, clearly they walked the talk, as you can see in the video.
I have to admit that when it comes time to redo my kitchen (it is very 70's right now), I am not sure what my options will be for super eco luxy cabinetry, primarily due to time & cost. I just wish I could go to Home Depot and get it, you know?
Speaking of Home Depot, a Biter wrote in to say she found out that Home Depot shreds all of its damaged products instead of donating them. That made me wince since my new stove just arrived there damaged (broken glass piece or something on the top), so it went into a mega shredder? Does anyone have any more info on this?
Off to live in a yurt.
No wait, it is getting cold. Off to make a fire and surf for ways to convert it to a pellet burning stove - Jen
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Posted by: Em | November 08, 2006 at 02:20 PM