More Enviro-Friendly Countertop Materials for Your Sustainable Kitchen
More beautiful enviro-friendly countertop materials made from waste products Consider these if you want outstanding countertops and to set the standard in being environmentally responsible.  Eleek's Metal Tiles are sleek 100% recycled aluminium and give off a glint that reflects surrounding colors. The smooth surface is an exciting contrast to other textures in the kitchen. It is best used as an accent rather than in a large expanse. Eleek's aluminium tiles come in a few different metallic colors - bronze, red, silver, black and rock. Trinity Glass products are made from recycled glass and low-carbon cement. They are composite surfaces that look like highly polished stone. There is a range of many colors in this enviro-friendly countertop material.
 Lithistone is made from natural sand and stone of different grades, recycled materials, organic mineral pigments and a natural mineral binder. It can be customized to meet almost any size, color, shape and textural specifications. Lithistone is environmentally responsibly created. Richlite makes paper based countertops. Made from sustainable sources, the company manufactures attractive, durable, long-lasting materials. The fibrous materials are made from paper-fiber composites soaked in phenolic resin. The eco-friendly countertop materials are as strong as stone, but, of course, not as heavy. Richlite doesn’t release harmful gases into the air - it is Green Guard certified for Children & Schools (the highest possible rating) with no detectable level of off gassing. Durapalm is harvested from coconut palms - a wood is sturdier than oak. Duraplam is derived from old, nonfruiting palms grown in plantations in many parts of the world. Palms produce nuts for about 80 years and then are removed and replaced. Coconut palmwood can vary greatly in color and density. 
Lumicor is very similar in construction to that of solid surface countertops. Made from clear resins such as acrylic, Lumicor is blended with core decorative materials. These core design elements can be metallic, neutrals, botanicals, wood workings, color ways or embosses. Lumicor looks similar to glass and provides exceptional clarity when used as countertops. It is extremely durable, non porous and resistant to UV damage. Scratches and stains can be easily removed using polishing discs. It is half the weight of glass countertops and can resist impact forces 42x greater than tempered glass. Lumicor can be manipulated with wood working tools and is extremely versatile. It is available in a range of patterns and colors.
As most recycled glass countertops are one piece and cut to order, they are very hygienic as food and dirt can't survive on it. There are no seams or joins. Glass is non-porous and relatively stain proof as well as being extremely heat resistant (up to 700 degrees).  Often the cost of using environmentally - friendly materials puts people off even considering them. Actually, the price of using eco friendly materials is usually about the same as any other materials. Most major companies are now manufacturing these environmentally responsible alternatives. Still sold on stone? Natural stone, like granite, is beautiful and durable but is a finite resource. Natural stone also uses a lot of energy in transport which is a negative factor. Follow the trend and use enviro-friendly countertop ideas- you'll be ensuring health benefits for your family and setting a great example for others to follow.
Wood, metal and glass are all great options for stunning beauty in your kitchen, and all are eco friendly. Beautiful benchtops are manufactured from recycled glass - only look at them in your nearest showroom and you'll be amazed at how pretty and functional they can be... Whichever option you decide upon, the choices for enviro-friendly countertops are many, and you’re sure to find one that fits your design when planning your new eco-friendly kitchen. Follow these design principles for a first class quality plan for your new kitchenHere are all the principles and elements of design for you to check BEFORE you start!More of the elements of design to help you plan any type of kitchen remodelLook at this glorious, modern kitchen in deep yellow
Use color in specific spaces and ways to greatly enhance the visual appeal of your kitchen |
