ECOTOP (shown in Concrete) This blend of bamboo, recycled paper, and wood fiber was originally used for skateboard ramps. COST $35/ Sq. ft- ECO-FRIENDLIness 100%water based resin, FSC-certified. info Klip BioTechnolo gies, Puyallup, WA (kliptech.com)
BOTTLESTONE (shown in Mocha) Made of kilnfired recycled glass and ceramic binders, it resists heat and stains. Can be custom designed using wine bottles. COST $68/sq. ft. ECO-FRIENDLINESS 80% recycled content; no VOCs.INFO BottleStone, Los Altos, CA (bottle stone.com)PHOTOGRAPH BY THOMAS J. STORYRecycling your countertop To keep old or outdated countertops out of landfills, look for a deconstruction (not demolition) service in your area, or contact a local salvage center for information on types of materials allowed. To find your closest salvage yard, visit buildingreuse.orgFUEZ GLASS (shown in jade) With recycled glass, fly ash, stone, and shells, it's more durable than marble. COST$8o/sq. ft. ECO-FRIENDLINESS 60% to 80% recycled materials, including beer bottles; made using 100% wind-generated electricity. INFO InFuez, Portland (fuez.com)SQUAK MOUNTAIN STONE (shown in Natural) An alternative to quarried stone, slabs are made of fly ash, post-industrial crushed glass, and low-carbon cement. COST $50/sq. ft. ECO-FRIENDLINESS 50% recycled content including paper, 1/3 less C[O.sub.2] produced during manufacturing. info Tiger Mountain Innovations, Woodinville, WA [squak mountainstone.com)
PHOTOGRAPH BY THOMAS J. STORY
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