Countertops and Surfaces-2009
Your kitchen countertops can make a bold decorating statement. These countertop and surface producers allow you to make a bold statement about green living.
Coverings Etc. - (100% recycled glass tiles)
BIO-GLASS™ is a highly sustainable Future-Friendly™ material made of 100% recycled and recyclable glass. With virtually no colorants or other additives, this is a low environmental impact hard surface solution made without compromise on aesthetics. Bio-Glass can be used in residential projects such as countertops, back splashs, & decorative finishes. Available in opaque, and colors ranging from white (broken stemware) to brown (recycled beer bottles).
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www.coveringsetc.com
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Bedrock Industries - (100% recycled glass tiles)
Our tiles are handmade in Seattle, WA from materials destined for our local landfills. We recycle over 150 tons of glass a year, an impressive task. Every square foot used reduces the need for new material. A sq.ft. weighs about 4.5lbs, so a 1000sq.ft. installation directly reduces our landfill needs by over 2 tons. It’s also a shockingly beautiful product available in over 30 colors (no colorants added) and 30 shapes. it allows customers to create one of a kind tile installation for their home that has the pride of ownership and environmental stewardship.
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www.bedrockindustries.com
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Teragren - (bamboo countertops)
Teragren® develops and manufactures high-quality bamboo traditional and strand bamboo countertops. Teragren’s hard and durable alternative to traditional butcher block brings an intriguing and subtle parquet pattern of end-grain bamboo into modern kitchens. Manufactured to exacting standards, our furniture-grade end-grain butcher block is made with a formaldehyde-free and food-safe adhesive perfect for table tops as well as kitchen counters and islands. We control quality from harvest to distribution in order to maintain industry-leading product, business and environmental standards.
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www.teragren.com
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IceStone - (100% recycled glass & cement)
IceStone is a highly durable and sustainable concrete surface made from 100% recycled glass and cement. IceStone durable surfaces do not contain any plastics, resins, or VOCs; therefore, making it the ideal green choice to replace mined or engineered stone. IceStone is the first and only durable surface to obtain Cradle to Cradle GOLD certification. IceStone has removed over 10 million glass bottles from landfills and turned it into a sustainable, healthy material for homes and businesses. IceStone durable surfaces are both beautiful and sustainable. IceStone surfaces come in twenty-nine colors, ranging from soft, earth-toned neutrals to rich, saturated colors.
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www.icestone.biz
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