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If 10,000 Biters replace their counters with recycled glass tiles instead of ones made from new glass, we'll "recycle" the glass equivalent of 25 skyscrapers. |
| COCKTAIL FACT | |  In 1998, a house in TX that's made exclusively of plastic laminate became a U.S. National Landmark. |
| | Are you debating whether to replace your kitchen surfaces? The Bite
Try rebutting this: Green countertops look great, have no known health risks (unlike granite's radiation), and incorporate eco-materials that are way better for the planet than your average topper. Pro. The Benefits
- Exhibiting good aesthetic judgment. Recycled tile countertops come in every color of the rainbow, and paper-based varieties (yep - recycled paper) are available in many solid and mottled colors.
- Making your eco-counter point. Example: Every time we recycle a glass bottle (for recycled glass tiles, for example), we save enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours.
- Winning LEED accreditation. These countertops contribute to a new home's LEED points, upping its value.
Personally Speaking
Jen put a Kirei Board (sometimes used as flooring) countertop in her kitchen - check out a pic in the blog. Wanna Try?
- Kirei Board - reclaimed sorghum straw material ($15/square foot).
- Vetrazzo - you mighta seen 'em at Whole Foods or the Ritz Carlton (well, maybe not there) - created using salvaged glass pieces ($125-$150/square foot).
- Squak Mountain Stone - made from coarse (in a good way) cement, paper, and cement-strong coal fly ash left over from power plants ($50/square foot).
- Paperstone Certified Series - smooth, solid-color surface made from 100% postconsumer paper waste ($40/square foot).
- Terra Green - 55% recycled glass tiles in a few different textures ($20/square foot).
  
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