Eco-Friendly Countertop Options
With increasing environmental concerns some home owners in the market for countertops may be on the lookout for options that are more environmentally friendly. Today countertops are made in nearly endless materials meaning that you can find a material that will not only look great, but also fit for your use. In this brief blog, we will introduce a few that you probably aren’t aware of.
Recycled Glass
These countertops are fairly intuitive, made from broken recycled glass that is mixed with pigment and either epoxy or concrete to create a very unique and eye-catching look.
Quartzstone
This stone is made by crushing down waste pieces of waste stone from different quarries and processed like a quartz, by adding a resin to the crushed pieces to create a beautiful stone real look.
Richlite
Sheets of recycled paper are combined with resin and compressed to create an ultra durable material that has broad applications, from being a skate ramp, to part of a plane, or your kitchen countertop. This material is heat and stain resistant, with a high impact resistance.
Bamboo
Most people wouldn’t assume that bamboo would be used for countertops, but when fabricated correctly, it can make a beautiful wood countertop that is about twice as strong as maple.
Reclaimed Wood Countertops
Wood has long been used as a source of natural style in many elements of home design. These countertops use wood that has been recovered from previous applications, versus using new wood that is cut specifically for use as countertop.
Durat
This is a countertop material that comes in a wide variety of colors and styles. Post-industrial plastics are recycled to make this material, and if removed, it’s 100 percent recyclable.
There are lots of good, green options for countertops if you don’t want to go the mainstream route of natural stone. Visit some local showrooms to learn more about your options for countertops before you make the commitment. If you want to learn more about natural stone options, check out our other articles.
