A counter top is a flat work surface in kitchens and food preparation areas. Usually, cabinets are installed above and below. A counter top can be made from many different materials, ranging from stone, to wood, to plastic, to tiles, & even steel, among many others.

Many materials are now available which are durable, but also great looking & environment conscious, because of the growing consciousness for the environment. So if you’re looking for a new counter top and are leaning to materials that’s a little gentler on the environment than laminate or stone, there are now many alternatives available that are created from recycled products, can be recycled at end-of-life — or are both recycled and recyclable — or are made from renewable resources.

Here are some of the greener counter top alternatives:

1. Stainless steel – Stainless steel counter tops are made of, on the average, 75% recycled steel and can contain up to 100% recycled content. They give off no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are non-porous & antibacterial. The only downside is they scratch & show fingerprints easily.

2. Recycled glass – There are many recycled glass counter tops on the marketplace nowadays. Each kind has their own unique charm.

3. BioGlass – This material is of 100% recyclable and recycled glass. It is available in six natural colors and can be used for backsplashes or counter tops.

4. Alkemi – This material is made from 35% “fine flake aluminum milling scrap,” a post-industrial waste product. You can choose from 3 different surface treatments (textured, classic & honed) & 12 colors.

5. Paperstone – Paperstone counter tops are created from either 100% post-consumer office paper or 100% post-consumer cardboard integrated with a non-petroleum based resin. It comes in a variety of colors & can be used for as kitchen and bathroom counter tops.

6. IceStone – This is made in Brooklyn, New York. The product uses 100% glass which is otherwise bound for landfill, mixed with concrete to create a surface that is twice as durable as marble. Similar to stone products, it does need to be sealed on a regular basis. You can get it in several colours.

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