The kitchen is the hearth of the house, and I often find inspiration while visiting
  mine. Here are my favorite
   alternative options for your
        kitchen's counter
         culture.

 
This very functional bamboo block is moisture and scratch resistant and is said to even have natural antimicrobial properties - I just like how it looks.

  Made with plant-based and biodegradable ingredients, the essential oils and coconut-based cleaners get dishes spotless without leaving a perfume-like residue. They're about the same price as traditional Clorox dish soap.

 
 

Besides the fact that I never have to contaminate my faucet handle with free-range chicken, it is staggering how much water my foot pedal saves because the tap is never left running. Pair it with a filter for kitchen perfection.
 

Available in a variety of colors, Ecotop is a FSC certified blend of bamboo and recycled wood fiber, bound together with a water-based resin formula. Ecotop gives you the sleek, modern look of concrete with less embodied energy.
 
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At only $3.99 for a 3-pack, the reusable cleaning cloth made from bamboo (a rapidly renewable resource) is an eco-steal.
  Zem Joaquin
Founder & CEO