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

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

Some of the greener counter top alternatives are as follows:

1. Stainless steel – On average, Stainless steel counter tops consist of 75% recycled steel and can contain up to 100% recycled content. They are non-porous and antibacterial, and give off no VOCs. The only downside is they scratch & show fingerprints quickly.

2. Recycled glass – Nowadays, there are plenty of recycled glass counter tops on the market. Each kind has their own special charm.

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

4. Alkemi – Alkemi counter tops are made from 35% “fine flake aluminum milling scrap” a post-industrial waste products. It is available in 12 colors and three different surface treatments (textured, classic and honed).

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

6. IceStone – This is made in Brooklyn, New York. This product has a surface twice as durable as marble, because it uses 100% glass which is otherwise bound for landfill, mixed with concrete. Like a stone product, it does need to be sealed on a regular basis. It is available in a variety of colors.

Discover a huge selection of table top and counter tops making your kitchen a fresher look.