Considering a kitchen remodel? Perhaps you should also be thinking about eco-friendly materials Since your kitchen can make a big impression, design and asthetic means a lot. And longevity of materials is a huge plus in a room that gets so much use. So let's talk counters.
One of the most popular green building materials for kitchen counters is recycled glass. It's a fantastic look. Ice Stone countertops are made from recycled glass and concrete. Ice Stone surfaces have similar durability to quarried stone, while reducing waste and CO2 emissions. Have a look at www.icestone.biz.
ice stone
Bamboo can provide an excellent alternative to hardwood countertops. This beautiful, all-purpose material can be half the cost of many other countertops, too. It's durable and and completely renewable. A good resource for bamboo countertops is: www.teragren.com.
Bamboo counters
Another material to consider is reclaimed wood. This is great for the environment. Recycled paper compressed into a solid block then covered in a natural resin is another green strategy for counters. It incorporates paper and reclaimed wood.
Check it out at: www.paperstoneproducts.com.
Reclaimed Wood
Recycled aluminum is another great option. Companies that produce these countertops use 90% recycled aluminum. Some companies even use recycled abrasives and recirculated water to finish the production of their countertops. The best thing is, these materials can be recycled should you ever want to remove or replace them. How green can you get?!
Recycled Aluminum
Ice Stone link above doesn't seem to be working...
Posted by: Jon Boe | 02/09/2010 at 01:02 PM
But I love this product,a nd will probably use it or another composite stone when I remodel my own kitchen!
Posted by: Jon Boe | 02/09/2010 at 01:04 PM