Kitchen Remodel

Site
Recycle Job Site Construction and Demolition Waste
Salvage Reusable Materials

Plumbing
Insulate Hot and Cold Water Pipes
Retrofit all Faucets with Flow Reducers
Install Water Filtration Units at Faucets
Install On-Demand Hot Water Circulation Pump

Electrical
Install Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Install Lighting Controls
Install Ceiling Fans

Appliances
Replace Dishwasher with Low Water Use Model
Install Horizontal Axis Washing Machine
Install Energy-Efficient Refrigerator

Insulation
Upgrade Wall and Ceiling Insulation to Exceed Title 24 Requirements
Install Recycled Content, Formaldehyde-Free Fiberglass Insulation
Use Advanced Infiltration Reduction Practices
Use Cellulose Insulation or Icynene spray foam insulation

Windows
Install Energy-Efficient Windows
Install Low Heat Transmission Glazing

Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
Use Duct Mastic on all Duct Joints instead of duct tape
Vent Range Hood to the Outside

Indoor Air Quality/Finishes
Use Low/No-VOC and Formaldehyde-Free Paint
Use Low VOC, Water-Based Wood Finishes
Use Solvent-Free Adhesives
Substitute Particleboard with Formaldehyde-Free Materials
Use Exterior Grade Plywood for Interior Uses
Use FSC Certified Trim Material
Seal All Exposed Particleboard or MDF
Use Finger-Jointed Trim

Flooring
Select FSC Certified Wood Flooring
Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring Materials
Use Recycled Content Ceramic Tile
Replace Vinyl Flooring with Natural Linoleum
Use Exposed Concrete as Finish Floor
Install Recycled Content Carpet and Underlayment

Excerpted from the Home Remodeling Green Building Guidelines provided by the Marin County Community Development Agency