What is a green cabinet?

There are as many definitions as there are, well, shades of green. A cabinet can be green because it is healthier for consumers, or because it has a low impact on the environment, or because its simply more durable, so it doesnt have to be replaced as often and pile up in our landfill.

Many homeowners may wonder just what exactly makes a green cabinet healthier, eco-friendly or more durable than a traditional kitchen cabinet.

For homeowners concerned about indoor air quality, there are a number of green kitchen-cabinet alternatives including those made with solid woods such as cherry, maple oak or alder, or sustainable woods like bamboo. Also, cabinetry made with exterior-grade plywood contains phenol-formaldehyde, as opposed to urea-formaldehyde, resins and outgas far less formaldehyde.