A counter top is a horizontal work surface in kitchens & food preparation areas. Normally, it is accompanied by cabinets above & below. A counter top can be made from several different materials, such as stone, to wood, to plastic, to tiles, and even steel, among many others.
Many materials are now available which are durable, but also great looking and eco conscious, because of the growing consciousness for the environment. So if you’re searching for a new countertop & are leaning to something that are a little gentler on the earth than laminate or stone, there are now plenty of alternatives available that are created from recycled products, can be recycled at end-of-life — or are both recycled and recyclable — or are made from renewable resources.
Some of the greener counter top options are as follows:
1. Stainless steel - Stainless steel counter tops are made of, on average, 75% recycled steel and can contain up to 100% recycled content. They are non-porous and antibacterial, and emit no VOCs. However, they do show fingerprints & scratch easily.
2. Recycled glass - These days, there are plenty of recycled glass counter tops on the market. Each kind has their own special charm.
3. BioGlass - This item is of 100% recyclable & recycled glass. It is available in 6 natural colors 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. It is available in 12 colors & three different surface treatments (textured, classic & honed).
5. Paperstone - It is a material made from either 100% post-consumer cardboard or 100% post-consumer office paper mixed with a non-petroleum based resin. It can be used for as kitchen and bathroom counter tops and comes in a variety of colors.
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. Similar to stone products, it has to be sealed on a regular basis. You can get it in many different colors.
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