Gorgeous Counter Tops That Are Environmentally Friendly
Kitchens & food preparation areas have horizontal work areas called counter tops. Commonly, cabinets are installed above and below. Several different materials, ranging from stone, to wood, to plastic, to tiles, & even steel, among numerous others, can be used in creating counter tops.
But because of the growing awareness for the environment, there are now materials for counter tops that are not only durable, but also great looking and environment friendly. So if you’re searching for a new counter top and are leaning towards materials that’s a little kinder on the earth than laminate or stone, there are now many options available that are made from recycled products, can be recycled at end-of-life — or are both recycled & recyclable — or are made from renewable resources.
Here are some of the greener counter top options:
1. Stainless steel – On the average, Stainless steel counter tops consist of 75% recycled steel & can contain up to 100% recycled content. They are non-porous & antibacterial, and give off no VOCs. The only downside is they scratch & show fingerprints easily.
2. Recycled glass – There are many recycled glass counter tops on the market place nowadays. Each kind has their own special charm.
3. BioGlass – This material is of 100% recyclable & recycled glass. It is available in six natural colours and can be used for backsplashes or counter tops.
4. Alkemi – Alkemi counter tops are made from 35% “fine flake aluminum milling scrap” a post-industrial waste products. You can choose from 12 colours and 3 different surface treatments (textured, classic and honed).
5. Paperstone – It is a material made from either 100% post-consumer cardboard or 100% post-consumer office paper fused with a non-petroleum based resin. It can be used for as kitchen & bathroom counter tops & comes in a variety of colours.
6. IceStone – This is made in Brooklyn, New York. The product uses 100% glass which is otherwise bound for landfill, mixed with concrete to create a surface that is twice as durable as marble. Like a stone product, it does need to be sealed on a regular basis. You can get it in many different colours.
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