Recycled Material
Reusing everyday products for sustainable countertop materials
With a focus on sustainability and care for our environment, multiple companies have engineered ways for everyday products to be reused as countertop materials. Glass and paper are the most common recycled materials used. In the case of glass, the recycled items are combined in concrete and then hardened, like quartz slabs. Recycled paper is layered and then combined with resin to form a strong surface.
Sustainable, Caring For Our Environment
The important point to note about recycled countertop materials is that there aren’t many manufacturers of these products so it’s impossible to summarize the characteristics of this countertop option. While they are perfectly acceptable countertop materials, each company has its own unique attributes to their product that can make it attractive for a home or not. In all cases, these materials are very expensive and often require unique fabrication techniques that often require certification. Alps Craftsman is a certified fabricator for the below products.
Benefits of Granite
- Least expensive natural stone available
- Some colors can be used outdoors
- Repairs are less visible than othercountertop materials
- Heat and scratch resistant
Considerations
- Must seal every 6-12 months for helpwith stain resistance
- Seams will be visible
- Porous material - small divots mightexist on surface
Benefits of Recycled
- Environmentally friendly, sustainable countertop material
- Unique design and look compared to other more common surfaces
Considerations
- Unique characteristics for each manufacturer
- Expensive material and fabrication costs
- Seams will be visible
Benefits of Granite
- Least expensive natural stone available
- Some colors can be used outdoors
- Repairs are less visible than othercountertop materials
- Heat and scratch resistant
Benefits of Granite
- Least expensive natural stone available
- Some colors can be used outdoors
- Repairs are less visible than othercountertop materials
- Heat and scratch resistant
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