So you have decided to redo your kitchen and make it eco friendly. You are looking for just the right countertops to fit into your kitchen dcor. There are a tremendous amount of options available. Most are made with recycled glass. Let's look at the options available.
There are countertops made of recycled glass, recycled ceramic tiles, recycled aluminum, and other materials that are eco friendly. As long as people want them they will continue to be manufactured for the consumer. The recycled glass countertops are made of recycled bottles, china, and other glass wares. Much of the glass is found in waste water. They are then mixed with cement, resins, or other materials to make a beautiful and durable countertop. These can be made in different styles, colors, and hues to match your kitchen dcor.
Bamboo butcher block countertops are another great option. They are made by made of thin rectangles of the end grain Bamboo Shoots glued into about 1/12 inch thick panels. These are sturdy and hold up well. They come in a few different styles and color hues. Bamboo is a viable replacement for wood, because it is grows quickly, and that makes it a more renewable resource than wood. The glue used in making these countertops is echo friendly and does not put off any gasses that can harm the environment.
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.
The second wood choice is beautiful trees that are not often cut down and used for anything. These other trees have beautiful coloring and grain. They can be colored to match your kitchen. They are harvested at a managed tree yard. They are durable and stain resistant. Each tree taken is replanted with a replacement.
Aluminum is another material that is recycled and used to make eco friendly countertops. They are sturdy and beautiful. They are great for the newer appliances that are put into eco friendly kitchens as the appliances are often made of the same materials.
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. - 16759
There are countertops made of recycled glass, recycled ceramic tiles, recycled aluminum, and other materials that are eco friendly. As long as people want them they will continue to be manufactured for the consumer. The recycled glass countertops are made of recycled bottles, china, and other glass wares. Much of the glass is found in waste water. They are then mixed with cement, resins, or other materials to make a beautiful and durable countertop. These can be made in different styles, colors, and hues to match your kitchen dcor.
Bamboo butcher block countertops are another great option. They are made by made of thin rectangles of the end grain Bamboo Shoots glued into about 1/12 inch thick panels. These are sturdy and hold up well. They come in a few different styles and color hues. Bamboo is a viable replacement for wood, because it is grows quickly, and that makes it a more renewable resource than wood. The glue used in making these countertops is echo friendly and does not put off any gasses that can harm the environment.
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.
The second wood choice is beautiful trees that are not often cut down and used for anything. These other trees have beautiful coloring and grain. They can be colored to match your kitchen. They are harvested at a managed tree yard. They are durable and stain resistant. Each tree taken is replanted with a replacement.
Aluminum is another material that is recycled and used to make eco friendly countertops. They are sturdy and beautiful. They are great for the newer appliances that are put into eco friendly kitchens as the appliances are often made of the same materials.
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. - 16759
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