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Feb28
A 100% Recyclable Kitchen!
Filed under: Featured, Recycling; Tagged as: aesthetics, common denominator, ethical imperative, formaldehyde emissions, friendly company, fundamental respect, gabriele, glass base, glues, latest product news, managing director, mechanical joints, new glass, recyclability, remarkable decrease, respect for the environment, surreal beauty, valcucine, water steam, wikipedia38 CommentsAlthough money is a primary concern around the world, so is being responsible, frugal and sustainable. The folks at Valcucine have done just that.

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To innovate through solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics is no longer sufficient. The conscious use of materials in a context that takes sustainability into account not only for the production process but also for the product itself is fundamental. Respect for the environment is the common denominator, the ethical imperative that is at the basis of all Valcucine’s projects.
The latest product news realized with the first 100% recyclable kitchen having a structure made of drawn, recycled aluminum. For its production, this material requires 20% of the energy required to obtain primary aluminum. The new glass base units’ system, INVITRUM, is easy to assemble and to disassemble because it is connected using only mechanical joints. The new and evolved structure with glass base units, slim and with formally very clean cut lines, has been designed to eliminate double side panels, that are also in glass and only 10 millimeters thick.
This solution, invented by Gabriele Centazzo, designer and managing director of Valcucine, allows for a remarkable decrease in the volume of materials used: this results in less waste of resources and energy. Lastly, the exclusive use of glass guarantees total recyclability of the unit, absence of glues and formaldehyde emissions as well as absolute resistance to water, steam and heat.
Be sure to visit the links to discover all that is happening with this innovative eco friendly company. I enjoy both the surreal beauty and aesthetics of their products as I’m sure you will too.
38 Responses to “A 100% Recyclable Kitchen!”
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The more we can reuse and recycle, the better.
Christina thecoffeeladys last blog post..Why I blog…. for my friend, John.
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Hi Christina,
Yes, I agree with you, plus these kitchens are beautiful!
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Wow…I surely would like to “re-invent” my kitchen using a product such as this. Need new counter tops and cabinets…this seems like a viable option! Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Judy,
Yes, aren’t they gorgeous!
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Pretty cool!! Thanks for sharing!! The cabinets look so sleek and modern!
Your FL furiends,Samantha & Mr, Tiggers last blog post..Photo Hunt #151-Thankful
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Hi Samantha & Mr. Tigger,
Thanks..Yes, sleek modern ad recyclable. How cool is that?
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That is a neat idea! They are a little too modern looking for me, but I like the idea of them being recycled material.
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Pretty spectacular! I’ll have to look into it again if/when we ever get around to remodeling.
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Hi Julie,
Yes…ultra modern and sleek. They certainly don’t look like recycled material!
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Hi Ravyn,
When you are ready, come on back to this post. In the INVITRUM link in the left hand column, there are more styles and units to choose from. Enjoy!
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I”m so glad to hear that sustainability has made it to a mainstream criteria…or it’s making alot of headway to get there. The kitchen looks pretty cool-
Maureens last blog post..Your New Online Business: Doesn’t Have to Be Costly or Time Consuming
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Thanks Barbara! Click on the “links” and will definitely be doing more digging and discovering!
Diane Scotts last blog post..Too Funny Not To Share or A Better Way to Spend Your Marketing Time Online
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Hi Maureen,
Yes, I agree..and to have it be in a kitchen is a great place to be sustainable in an ultra modern way. I think they are beautiful!
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Hi Diane,
Yes…did you look? That is why I mentioned that…there is more to choose from! Thanks for stopping by!
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Very cool. Now they need to work on making them more “homey” feeling to appeal to more people.
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It’s a little too sterile looking for my taste, but I like the idea of what they’re doing. I recycle whenever I get a chance. Here at work, instead of throwing my scrap paper away, I always throw it in the shredder, for instance, because I know the company that picks it up recycles.
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What an awesome company. They are very niche oriented in their design, but I’m sure they will expand.
Connies last blog post..Winner Scanalog
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Recycling glass is good and it certainly looks like the kitchen could use it easily.
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I hope it is not a nightmare to install these !
Scott Thurstons last blog post..Continuing Our Conversation About Word of Mouth Marketing
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Hi Corrin,
Yes…they do have a very sleek and modern appeal to them..not necessarily to everyone’s liking. I would say it is a more Euro feel. The company is in Italy!
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Hi Sadie,
Thanks for being pro-active in recycling. Every little bit helps!
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Hi Connie,
Yes, a very Euro feel to their designs…but I think word will get around…and they are for sure very innovative!
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Hi Sam,
Yes they found good use for glass in a kitchen. Looks very nice and clean!
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Hi Scott,
There really isn’t a lot of parts to make it a nightmare. My husband was a machinest, but he hates anything that you buy and have to put together. So, I haven’t even shown him this yet!
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Glass has always been one of my favorite materials and I really like the look of these kitchens – they are beautiful!! Way to go…
daria369s last blog post..Common indoor air pollutants
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Hi Daria,
Thank- You come on back again. I hope you bookmarked the page so you can go back and check out the kitchens anytime!
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That kitchen sounds pretty kool!!
LadyGraces last blog post..What makes you, you?
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Great idea – I love the sleekness and European feel. I’d love to have my kitchen done over and appreciate the recycled materials!
Heather in Beautiful BCs last blog post..Hummingbird Nest
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Hi Lady Grace,
Thanks for stopping by…I think the kitchen’s are pretty cool.
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Hi Heather,
Thanks…You’d never guess about the use of recycled material in these kitchens. I think they have a great plan !
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I like the great clean lines of these kitchen modules and using recycled materials is just a big bonus. Great article and topic Barb- Teriss
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Hi Teri,
Thanks for stopping by and the wonderful comment. I’m glad you like the kitchens
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Mmm. I wonder how well it would last on a bad hair day!
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Hi Mark,
They will still be made of 100% recyclable materials!
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Great ideas! Do you have sample picts of the finish kitchen?
That way people can appreciate the beauty of recyclable products! -
Hi wildcherry,
In the INVITRUM link in the left hand column, there are more styles and units to choose from. Enjoy!
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Good concepts behind this kitchen – durability, low toxicity in production, recycled/recyclable, and low amount of material used.
The government of each country should either require such principles be used, or provide carrots and sticks via an eco-index on many other types of products, to quickly move to a sustainable way of life.
David – green planets last blog post..What is the American Dream? Is It What You Read in Today’s Newspapers?
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Hi David,
Thanks for stopping by. I really appreciate your comment, and I totally agree with you.
We need to strive quickly toward sustainability!

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