A leading environmental organisation has warned of a potential crisis facing the planet, likening it to the current financial upheaval enveloping the world economy.In the WWFs Living Planet report, the body warns that humanitys consumption of natural resources now outweighs the planets ability to regenerate itself by 30 per cent.The charity argues that if this pattern of over-consumption continues for the next 20-30 years, our species will need the equivalent of two planets to support itself instead of one.There are ways in which kitchen users can limit their negative environmental impact. The use of a waste disposal system, in conjunction with composting, can limit the amount of food waste heading to landfill sites.In addition, the use of innovative new tap designs which feature the delivery of boiling hot or filtered cold water reduce the power consumed by the use of kettles, for example, and water wastage that is sometimes associated with an external water filter system.Leading manufacturers such as Franke offer a range of products with these features and all benefit from the companys renowned quality of construction.