I had listed some of eco friendly countertops on a previous post, but as research continues to develop, more and more exciting choices become available. I will continue to update as research continues! Listed here are some comments about the various countertops from Get with Green:
1.) Alkemi: Made from fine flake aluminum milling scrap,
2.) Anne Sacks : Designer who offers many eco design options
3.) Bamboo: You can buy bamboo anywhere, but recommended are FSC certified Bamboo dealers. such as Smith and Fong Plyboo. Bamboo can be used for flooring, counter-tops, wall surfacing, clothing and accessories, sinks, furniture, drapes, panels and more
4.) Butcher Block: You can buy butcher block from many sources, including IKEA but Teragren is one of the top resources.
- Teragren: Uses Bamboo for a Butcher Block Alternatives ( Dealer locator on Website)
5.) CaesarStone: you can find this anywhere, including Home Depot and Lowes. (Dealer locator on Website)
6.) Durat: Solid Polyester based material used for custom made surfaces. Contains 100% recycled plastics and it is 100% recycled.
- Counter-tops, Vanities, Furniture, Showers, Bathtubs
- Hard to find in USA. (call or email them for more information)
7.) Earthcrete: Made by Sonoma Stone- Composed of concrete recycled paper fibers, glass, ceramics and industrial by products. 1/2 the weight of cement.
- Counter-tops, Sinks
8.) EcoTop: Made by Klip BioTechnologies: FSC certified 50/50 blend of bamboo fiber from recycled wood fiber salvaged from demolition sites. Both Petroleum and VOC frees. LEEDS Certified
- Counter-tops, Tabletops, Floors, Walls
- Call for Dealers
9.) Eleek: Sustainable Company using recycled metals, post consumer content. 80% of supplies are bought locally and salvage as much as possible.
- Lighting, sinks, hardware, surfaces, finishes
- Dealer locator on website.
10.) EnviroGlass: Terrazzo type made with recycled products, glass, toilets, etc.
- Counter-tops, Flooring, tiles, decorative ground covers,
- LEED Certified (7 points)
- Call for information and samples
11.) Fuez: Environmentally Friendly Concrete : Terrazzo type, fusion of concrete and recycled glass.
- Counter-tops, Tile, Shower Enclosures.
- Dealer Locator on Website
- LEED Certified (5 Leeds Credits)
12.) Gilasi: Terrazzo type of counter-top using 81% recycled material. Materials are sourced locally in Chicago.
- Counter-tops, Interior finishes
- Dealer locator on Website
13.) IceStone: Terrazzo type of material made with recycled glass and concrete
- Counter-tops, Floors, Wall Coverings.
- Cradle to Cradle Certified
- Leeds Certified
- Dealer Locator on Website
14.) Lithistone: Magnesium based ceramic cement that is environmentally friendly, non-toxic cast stone medium that can be used in place of concrete, tile, natural stone and porcelain. . Products contain between 25-75% recycled and post industrial waste.
- LEEDS credits are available with some products
- Sinks, Counter-tops, Tabletops, Surfaces, Bathtubs
- Call them for a distribution center.
15.) Meld USA: (EcoX product) Concrete made with 70% post consumer and post industrial materials
- Stool, Sinks, Tabletops, Tables, Tiles, Furniture, Pavers. Planters, Panels, Stairs
- LEEDS Credit
- Dealer locator on website
16.) Mesquite:
- Am just referring to a company here without a full report, sorry.
17.) Paperstone: Made from post consumer waste, recycled paper.
- LEEDS, FSC, Smartwood and Rainforest Alliance Certified.
- Counter-tops, Window sills, Door threshold, Furniture, Table tops
18.) Grenite: ceramic/resin mix.UP to 85% can be post industrial waste.
- Counter-tops, Sinks,
- Call to find out where to get
- No VOC’s. 100% recyclable.
19.) Richlite: Manufacture of paper based fiber composites used for, a variety of waste.
- Counter-tops, Cutting Surfaces,
- FSC certified
- Dealer Locator on Website
21.) Shetka Stone : Manufactured from pre and post consumer waste paper.
- Call them for nearest dealer if they have one. Website under construction
- Counter-tops, Tables. Benches, Molding, Tiles
22.) Silestone : This is also available everyplace, including Home Depot
- Dealer locator on Website
23.) Squak Mountain: Fibrous-cement material comprised of Recycled paper, glass, fly ash and cement.
- Use for tabletop or counter-tops
- Dealer locator available on website
24.) Syndcrete: Cement composit using natural minerals and recycled materials. Half the weight and twice the strenght of ordinary concrete
- Counter-tops, Furniture, Flooring, Surfaces
- LEEDS Credited 2-8
- Dealer locator on website
25.) UrbanSlab: Terrazzo Type of Matter consisting of 50% recycled post consumer glass containers.
- Counter-tops. Surfaces
- LEEDS Certified
- Call them for distributors
26.) Vetrazzo: Terrazzo type of materials using recycled materials
- Sinks, Counter-tops, Tiles
- Dealer Locator on Website
27.) VitraStone : Eco Friendly Concrete Sinks and Surfaces.
- Sinks, Counter-tops, Tiles
- Will Help with LEEDS Certification
28.) Eco Marmo :Re-composed stone material, produced by recycling waste materials from marble and limestone quarry sties. (Unfortunately they are in Australia) might have dealers here though.
29.) Totally Bamboo: Bamboo countertops, furniture, and much much more. Should call if they have a dealer near you.
30.) Teragen: Bamboo countertops as well as flooring and panels. Dealer locator on site.
31.) Avonite: Terrrazzo type of products. Has sinks and bowls as well. Has a dealer locator on website.
32.) Ecodomo: Reycled leather tiles
33.) Stainless Steel Tiles and Panels: Tiles contain 75% plus recycled stainless steel.
34.) Gore Design Co: Sinks Countertops, Furniture
35.) Cambria: Made in USA all Quartz,
- LEED points
36.) Conch Countertops:
37.) Formica ;
- Greenguard Certified, Member of Green Building Council,
- LEED’s credits available
38.) LG-Hi Macs
- Green guard Certified, Member of Green Building Council
- Available at all Home Depots
- Eden Collection available for LEED’s Credits
- Free Sink available with purchase
Resources: Environmental Benefits of Eco Countertops
Green Home Eco Make Over Part 1
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