A counter tops are flat work areas in kitchens and food preparation areas. Normally, it is accompanied by cabinets above & below. A counter top can be made from many different materials, ranging from stone, to wood, to plastic, to tiles, and even steel, among many others.
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 & environmentally friendly. So if you're searching for a new counter top and 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 made from recycled products, can be recycled at end-of-life -- or are both recycled & recyclable -- or are made from renewable resources.
Some of the greener counter top options are as follows:
1. Stainless steel - On average, Stainless steel counter tops consist of 75% recycled steel and can contain up to 100% recycled content. They give off no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are non-porous and antibacterial. The only downside is they scratch & show fingerprints quickly.
2. Recycled glass - Nowadays, there are plenty of recycled glass counter tops on the market. Each of them has their own special charm.
3. BioGlass - This is made of 100% recycled & recyclable glass. It can be used for backsplashes or counter tops and is available in six natural colors.
4. Alkemi - Alkemi counter tops are made from 35% "fine flake aluminum milling scrap" a post-industrial waste products. It is available in 3 different surface treatments (textured, classic and honed) and twelve colors to choose from.
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 comes in a variety of colors & can be used for as kitchen & bathroom counter tops.
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 a variety of colours.
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