Recycled Glass Makes Beautiful and Durable Countertops

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Joyce Benson   5 Comments |
Tag(s): Green Furnishings, Kitchens And Baths, Recycling

It’s amazing how crushed glass mixed with a binding agent can create such cool countertops for the kitchen and bath.  The companies that make these solid surfaces not only divert waste materials from landfills, but many use sustainable manufacturing processes as well.  These eco-friendly alternatives to granite and quartz  are offered in a wide variety of colors and edge profiles.

Previously, I’ve written about IceStone, UltraGlas, eco-X, and EnviroGlas products, along with others made with concrete and recycled glass.  However, the list of companies offering recycled glass countertops is growing.  Here’s a few more:

  • Gilasi (pictured here).  Chicago, IL.  These countertops are composed of 85% recycled glass by weight and come in 24 colors.
  • UrbanSlabs.  Santa Ana, CA.  Finely ground recycled glass makes up the 9 standard colors.
  • WF Decor.  San Diego, CA.  Twelve colors are available in this company’s Vetro Rotto collection.

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5 Responses to “Recycled Glass Makes Beautiful and Durable Countertops”

  1. Karen on June 16th, 2009 1:33 pm

    I’m surprised you didn’t mention Vetrazzo (http://www.vetrazzo.com) which is the original recycled glass surface. It’s been around since 1996 and has a 13-year track record which allows them to offer a 10-year warranty.

  2. Joyce Benson on June 19th, 2009 9:09 am

    Yes, vetrazzo is certainly beautiful and sustainable. In this article, I had provided a link to my previous post where it was listed: http://www.greenstrides.com/2009/03/10/recycled-materials-concrete-cool-countertops/. Thanks for your comment.

  3. mary Paufler on June 29th, 2009 11:41 pm

    we are looking for a manufacturer countertops using recycled glass. we live in buffalo ny. any ideas?

  4. Joyce Benson on June 30th, 2009 9:26 pm

    Check out IceStone at http://www.icestone.biz. They manufacture their beautiful, recycled glass countertops in Brooklyn.

  5. Dana Lange on February 2nd, 2010 12:18 pm

    Hello,
    Just thought I would introduce our company since you are all on the subject of recycled glass countertops. We are Green World Glass and we are a manufacturer of terazzo recycled glass countertops similar to Icestone and Vetrazzo. Our signature design is our integrated bath sinks. We are able to create any color and any size you like all with integrated, matching sinks. That means no more grout or hard to clean areas, keeping your sinks cleaner and more sanitized.Please take a glance at our website http://www.GreenWorldGlass.com
    You can also give us a call or email us at anytime with questions.

    Dana L. Lange
    Green World Glass
    http://www.GreenWorldGlass.com
    1-888-91 GLASS
    info@greenworldglass.com

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