Information on green, recycled, eco-friendly and sustainable surfaces
The video below was produced by Shaw TV News in South Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. It includes an interview with a local manufacturer of recycled glass countertops, Vittrium Building Products, and summarizes the process the company uses to create custom countertops. The final product is made...
When most people think of environmentalism and sustainable living, they picture young, self-righteous hipsters, or at the very least, it is the younger generation in general pushing to reduce everyone’s carbon footprint. However, many of us tend to forget that environmentalism had been an issue in...
By Jessica McNaughton There is a sweet spot in the countertop market where a product is both unique and economically palatable. In recent history, this spot has been occupied by granite and quartz products. More recently, however, quartz and granite have become commoditized and ubiquitous in...
Dwell on Design and IMM Cologne announced the beginning of a multi-year partnership to begin at Dwell on Design Los Angeles 2016. The partnership expands the shows’ reach and establishes a cross-platform global presence. The IMM Cologne at Dwell on Design L.A. will combine the international...
In a statement released Dec. 10, 2015, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) announced the results of a recent survey of its members. Where insulation isn’t specifically a surfacing product, it is used heavily in conjunction with a variety of surfacing materials and, as such,...
Trinity Glass Products are designed and manufactured by Tiger Mountain Innovations in Seattle and offer a sustainable alternative to natural stone. These individually handcrafted composite slabs are composed of recycled glass and low-carbon cement and can be fabricated for countertops, tabletops, wall cladding and exterior surfaces....
The 2016 Concrete Decor Show, to be held September 25 to 29, 2016 in San Diego, Calif., is inviting concrete industry professionals to share their knowledge, experience and business expertise. The Concrete Decor Show is now accepting proposals for educational seminars, hands-on workshops or panel discussions for...
Gluewarehouse.com, an online source for professional adhesives, earned GREENGUARD Gold Certification and released an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its countertop and surfacing adhesives. UL Environment’s EPD provides purchasers with comprehensive information on a product’s environmental impact including carbon footprint, impact on acidification, eutrophication, depletion of...
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