Homeowners can install a range of features to make their kitchens more eco-friendly.Green kitchen designs, a byproduct of the green building movement, are becoming more popular, according to St Louis Today.The site reports that countertops made from recycled materials, bamboo or cork floors and low energy-appliances can boost energy efficiency.In addition, homeowners can install low-flow kitchen taps and a clay farmhouse kitchen sink, which can be recycled.Michael Anschel, of design firm Otogawa-Anschel, says it is now easier for homeowners to implement green kitchen designs.He told the website Theres no limit to cool products that have green attributes.Five years ago, it was a struggle to find low-VOC paint. Now its at big-box stores.Low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint can help create non-toxic, environmentally friendly kitchens.More homeowners could opt for green kitchen designs to improve their homes as they are unable to move in the current economic climate.Zachary Design says people are looking to buy long-lasting, high quality fittings for the kitchen and bathroom.