Thrift, health and wellbeing, and a sense of environmental responsibility lead modern homeowners to prioritize sustainability. By choosing preloved, handmade, quality items for your nest, you equip your home for our rapidly changing world.
At Maple Kitchen Goods, we combine our passions for Vintage and sustainability by providing customers with beautiful, timeless products that are ready to face the future.
Here are pieces of eco-friendly decor and kitchenware for your sustainable home.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:
Fancy some European charm in your sustainable kitchen?
New products require considerable energy and resources. Their manufacturing process, packaging, and transportation significantly contribute to global emissions. On the other hand, second-hand home decor, such as this French Aquarelle Wall Painting, reduce the need for new products.
This painting dates from the 1900s and is the perfect way to bring French elegance into your kitchen-without costing the earth. (Plus, it qualifies for Free Shipping!)
One-of-a-Kind:
Rarely will you find a piece like our Vintage French Glass Butter Dish on the supermarket shelves of today. Second-hand kitchenware adds character to your kitchen and by choosing from Maple Kitchen Goods' vintage collection, you can be sure that your home will be as unique as you are.
Built to Last:
The term Planned Obsolescence is thrown around a lot nowadays. But what does it mean for your sustainability journey? Put simply, it's when items are designed to fail after a certain period of time. This forces consumers to purchase a replacement every 5-10 years (which means companies get bigger profits.)
Planned obsolescence wasn't part of manufacturing processes until the 1920s, so predating items are more durable and reliable than their contemporaries.
Materials:
You will be glad to know that not every piece of modern kitchenware is built to fail. The trick is to look carefully at the manufacturer and the materials they use in their products.
Plastics like polyethylene, polycarbonate and other synthetic materials wear quickly and have limited use when recycled. Glass, Copper, Porcelain and Brass have lower carbon footprints and long lifespans.
Alexander (Atlas)' Salt and Pepper Mills (pictured above) are the ultimate piece of sustainable kitchenware. Handmade in Greece, these beauties are made from brass with a plastic grinding mechanism that puts you in control of seasonings' texture. While plastic struggles to last beyond five years, brass can last for up to 1,000, making this Salt and Pepper Mill Set the perfect heirloom, wedding gift or christening gift. It's no wonder they are our best seller.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out Maple Kitchen Goods' Pinterest Board for our latest vintage picks.