DIY Sustainability: Eco-Friendly Countertops
Dec 07, 2009


Countertops and tables do not require frequent replacement, but if one has reached the end of its functionality, an eco-friendly replacement should be considered.  There is a variety of recycled and renewable options that are also beautiful, durable and unique.

One popular option is a surface that incorporates old glass, ceramic and porcelain to create a mosaic type surface, such as EviroSlab and Vetrazzo.  These counters not only reduce the demand for virgin materials, they also keep the glass and ceramic they use out of landfills, instead turning them into something with many more years of usefulness.


Another option is EcoTop, which is made from a mix of bamboo and recycled paper.  Bamboo is rapidly renewable, thus preventing deforestation, and the paper is 100% post-consumer content, meaning it has already gone through an entire use cycle.  These materials are bound with a water-based system, further reducing the environmental impact.  Another similar option is Eco by Cosentino, which is made with salvaged mirrors, porcelain and windows, furnace residuals from factories, stone scrap, and some natural elements, such as quartz.

New environmentally-friendly surfaces are being created every day, so I suggest conducting a thorough search until you find something that agrees with your budget and taste.  Further options include recycled glass tiles, pressed sunflower stalk tables, or salvaged countertops, such as from an old restaurant.

Comments (10) | Posted in D-I-Y Sustainability  by Kate Redman

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