Top Green Kitchen Fixtures of 2009
Whether you are going green to save the Earth or to save money, there are many eco-friendly kitchen fixtures available on the market that allow you to do both. Green kitchen fixtures can be installed in new kitchens during home construction, or during a remodeling of your old kitchen, and included aerator kitchen faucets, bar faucets and more. In the past, there was little choice for eco-friendly kitchen fixtures, but now there are many to choose from as they come in a variety of styles and sizes that will fit in nicely with any kitchen décor. Here are some of the top green kitchen fixtures for 2009:
Danze Parma Single Lever Kitchen Faucet: A new take on the classic look of kitchen faucets, this eco-friendly kitchen fixture from Danze is modern in both function and style. It has a low flow rate of just 2.2 gallons per minute (GPM), and a unique style that is reminiscent of traditional faucets but much more futuristic.
Blanco Blancobridge Bar Faucet: This stunning faucet from Blanco combines traditional style with modern green technology. It has a high-arching neck to fill deep pots, and classically styled knobs with a brilliant chrome finish. Though it looks like a faucet from yester-year, it utilizes a modern aerator to produce a low flow of just 2.2 GPM.
Blanco Greenbrier Kitchen Faucet with Pullout Spray: Another innovative faucet from Blanco, this uniquely designed faucet is eye-catching, functional, and one of the most distinctive green kitchen fixtures on the market. The handle gives the faucet its unique look, and its 2.2 GPM rate makes it eco-friendly. This faucet also features a pullout spray feature and a brilliant chrome finish.
Top Green Bathroom Fixtures of 2009
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As people continue to find ways to conserve energy, water and other resources, green bathroom fixtures increase in popularity. This is because eco-friendly bathroom fixtures like low-flow shower heads, aerated faucets and vacuum toilets are becoming more prevalent in the marketplace. Consumers now have many choices when it comes to these products, and can find eco-friendly bathroom fixtures that will not only conserve resources, but look good as well. Here are some of the top green bathroom fixtures available in 2009 for your next bathroom project:
Hansgrohe Retroaktivz Two Jet Shower Head: This shower-head is an eco-friendly bathroom fixture in disguise. Unlike the old low-flow shower heads that barely got the shampoo from your hair, this powerful shower head uses two jets to get you clean without using a lot of water. It has a full spray and massage spray, and is available in oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel.
Danze Opulence Collection Thermostatic Shower Valve: Going green can sometimes mean making a sacrifice of comfort, but with this Thermostatic Shower Valve from Danze, you won’t have to. This shower valve provides you with hot water you want, while using far less energy. Its also is stylish enough for any bathroom décor.
Barclay Devon Round Front Toilet: This classically styled toilet features a low flow flush of just 1.6 gallons per flush. It utilizes a syphon jet flush that performs on less water, without compromising quality.
Herbeau Charleston Elongated Toilet: Another low-flow toilet, the Charleston from Herbeau has an elongated design for better comfort. It uses 1.6 gallons per flush, and is big enough for all people.
