5 Must-Have Eco-Friendly Kitchen Appliances

Eco-friendly kitchen appliances offer a way for apartment dwellers to help the planet while they reduce their utility bills. Eco-friendly kitchen appliances run more efficiently then standard appliances and can reduce your energy bills by up to fifty percent. They are also made from recycled and sustainable materials that are easier on the planet. Five of the top eco-friendly kitchen appliances are affordable and easy to find.

1. iWavecube Microwave from Sharper Image

Microwaves use less energy then conventional ovens, but you can cut that use even further with the iWavecube. This microwave oven is smaller therefore more energy efficient then standard sized microwaves. If you often reheat small leftovers, or cook small meals like a bowl of soup, then the iWavecube will work for you. As an added bonus, it will free up countertop space in your kitchen.

2. Hand-Cranked Blender by Lehman

You can cut out electric use entirely with a hand-cranked blender. The one made by Lehman is strong enough to do most blending jobs with minimal effort on your part. Since you do not need electricity to operate this kitchen appliance you can take it anywhere you go such as camping, traveling, or even to a party.

3. Ecolectric 2-Slice Toaster from Morphy Richards

The Ecolectric toaster has an innovative closed lid. The closed lid enables the toast inside to cook faster, cutting down on your morning energy use. The Ecolectric toaster can reduce your energy use by up to thirty-four percent. The Ecolectric toaster also has a sleek, modern design that will look great in any apartment’s kitchen.

4. The Hourglass Coffee Maker from RT Sales

The Hourglass Coffee Maker makes cold coffee without using an electricity. It also uses non-disposable coffee filters which will save pounds of paper waste, and are constructed of a BP free plastic that is safe for you and the environment. You simply add coffee and cold water to the Hourglass Coffee Maker a few hours before you need the coffee made and the kitchen appliance does the work for you.

5. Z-Star Manual Juicer by Tribest

Juicers use a large amount of electricity to power the mechanisms and operate the blades. You can cut out this energy use entirely by switching to a manual juicer. The Z-Star Manual Juicer by Tribest has a hand crank, which you use to push the fruit and vegetables through the grinding plates. The Z-star Manual Juicer is solidly built from heavy metal materials that will last through years of use, and is capable of handling difficult jobs like beets or wheatgrass.

As an apartment dweller, there is nothing you can do about the major appliances, like the dishwasher, refrigerator or oven, in your rented space, but you can still reduce your energy bills. Adding these five smaller appliances to your kitchen will cut your electricity use by up to fifty percent. Smaller electric bills are better for the planet and better for you.