Eco Checklist: Use Less Energy for Cooking

Induction cooktops, which use electromagnetic energy to heat individual pans, rather than the entire cooking surface, require less energy than conventional gas or electric cooktops. GE’s Profile model has a glass surface from Schott, which is manufactured without toxic metals ($2,049 for a 30-inch model; geappliances.com).

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Eco Checklist:

15 Easy Ways to Live Better

• 1: Opt for Compostable Plates
• 2: Clean Up with Green Products
• 3: Upcycle Your Stained Clothes
• 4: Drink Water from a Reusable Bottle
• 5: Bring Your Own Grocery Bags
• 6: Set a Stylish Green Table
• 7: Buy the Purest Spirits
• 8: Fill Up Your Freezer
• 9: Stock a Green Fridge
• 10: Use Less Energy for Cooking
• 11: Buy a Smart Power Strip
• 12: Trust Your Dishwasher
• 13: Make Eco-Conscious Kitchen-Design Choices
• 14: Take a Green Vacation
• 15: Wash Clothes in Warm Water