There are many materials that can be used to make eco friendly countertops. There are recycled glass countertops, recycled wood countertops, bamboo counter tops, aluminum countertops, and combinations of many other materials to make up countertops.
There are colorful recycled glass and cement countertops. The glass is mixed into cement, concrete, or a resin base. The colors can be changed to meet your specifications. Glass can be used from waste water streams. The cement can be mixed with fly ash, which is a byproduct of burning coal. This ash would end up in landfills if it were not being recycled in this way. By doing this it will reduce greenhouse gas created by cement manufacturing.
If you are a wood lover there are options for you as well. One is bamboo. This is a fast growing replacement for wood. It has the beauty and durability that you are looking for. The Polynesian coating on top is a good protect ant from heat and stains. They come in a few colors and look very nice in any dcor.
Believe it or not recycled paper is used in eco friendly countertops. It is mixed into a resin base. It can be chosen in many different colors and hues. This is heat and stain resistant just as you would expect from any counter surface. The paper comes from recycled paper that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. There are no petroleum or formaldehyde resins used in this process. Many are made from cashew nut shell liquid.
Another great option is recycled wood. Butcher block counters, some from recycled lumber, others from beautiful but not as well known tree types that have not been harvested as much as the other more common types of trees. Butcher blocks can be crafted from thin lengths or end grain blocks of wood. Using recycled wood decreases the need to cut down new trees. The recycled old lumber frequently has tighter grain and a superior quality. Tree species that are under used can increase the variety of grain and color options, and offer a higher quality of lumber that comes from managed forests.
Aluminum countertops are a great recycled option. They are durable, and they can match with most any dcor. There is easy maintenance with the aluminum countertops. The appliances today are often made with brushed aluminum, and this will fit right in.
All in all there are many great choices for you to find just what you are looking for. The beauty is still there, as is the durability. You just need to decide which ones will fit into your dcor. You can also make your own countertops with recycled materials, and save a little money, but you have to know what you are doing. The process can be quite long and you may not get the results you are hoping for. - 16732
There are colorful recycled glass and cement countertops. The glass is mixed into cement, concrete, or a resin base. The colors can be changed to meet your specifications. Glass can be used from waste water streams. The cement can be mixed with fly ash, which is a byproduct of burning coal. This ash would end up in landfills if it were not being recycled in this way. By doing this it will reduce greenhouse gas created by cement manufacturing.
If you are a wood lover there are options for you as well. One is bamboo. This is a fast growing replacement for wood. It has the beauty and durability that you are looking for. The Polynesian coating on top is a good protect ant from heat and stains. They come in a few colors and look very nice in any dcor.
Believe it or not recycled paper is used in eco friendly countertops. It is mixed into a resin base. It can be chosen in many different colors and hues. This is heat and stain resistant just as you would expect from any counter surface. The paper comes from recycled paper that is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. There are no petroleum or formaldehyde resins used in this process. Many are made from cashew nut shell liquid.
Another great option is recycled wood. Butcher block counters, some from recycled lumber, others from beautiful but not as well known tree types that have not been harvested as much as the other more common types of trees. Butcher blocks can be crafted from thin lengths or end grain blocks of wood. Using recycled wood decreases the need to cut down new trees. The recycled old lumber frequently has tighter grain and a superior quality. Tree species that are under used can increase the variety of grain and color options, and offer a higher quality of lumber that comes from managed forests.
Aluminum countertops are a great recycled option. They are durable, and they can match with most any dcor. There is easy maintenance with the aluminum countertops. The appliances today are often made with brushed aluminum, and this will fit right in.
All in all there are many great choices for you to find just what you are looking for. The beauty is still there, as is the durability. You just need to decide which ones will fit into your dcor. You can also make your own countertops with recycled materials, and save a little money, but you have to know what you are doing. The process can be quite long and you may not get the results you are hoping for. - 16732
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