Green Countertops in Any Color
October 2, 2008 by boygreen · Leave a Comment
When choosing countertops for your green building project, there are several aspects to consider:
- Sustainability means durability - you don’t want to install cheap products that will wear out or appear dated after just a few years. Request a sample of the product you’re considering and try scratching and chipping it to see how it holds up. Ask yourself if you’ll still love it in 10 years.
- Consider the source - how far did the countertop material have to travel? What are the working conditions there?
- Check VOC levels - some countertops may contain recycled materials, but what holds them together? What sort of sealer is applied? These glues and sealants may contain VOCs that ends up in the air inside your home.
There are so many choices when it comes to countertops. So which countertop materials are the greenest?
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