Today’s eco-minded homeowner has made it clear that they are looking for more eco-friendly home improvement tools. Reducing their carbon foot print is no longer an afterthought it is driving their decision making. Now the market is responding to those needs by offering a wide variety of recycled materials that are integrated into almost every purchasable item for the home. From the green material they build with to the green cleaning products they use.
One of the most recent additions to the “green” trend is recycled glass countertops. Most people think of recycled glass counter tops as a surface that contains chips of glass that are inlayed in a loose mosaic style. This could not be farther from the truth. Today’s manufactures have come up with stylish and durable options that will amaze any interior designer.
The resin based products contain recycled glass that has been broken down into an almost powder like material then it is incorporated into a proprietary blend of resin to create an endless amount of shapes and colors to fit anyone’s needs. This new product is so durable that the extra countertop pieces are recycled further into road construction projects.
One of the leaders in this field is the Dacron Company. They now offer several stylish options that range in color and come with a high durability rating. The advancements that have been made in the past couple of years set them apart from the pack. Dacron’s recycled glass line is called “Elements”. Within the Elements line are “Titanium” and “PUR”. The Titanium line comes in a fantastic array of metal flaked surfaces. The PUR line offers a variation called Pristine. The Pristine line is being praised by designers for its deep and absolute bright white surface.
This really some good news for people who intend to reduce the carbon foot print and go green. Thanks Paul for throwing some light on this new innovative method.