RESOURCES
Sustainable Products
PaperStone: The Countertop with a Conscience
PaperStone is made form 100% post-consumer recycled paper and petro-free resins. PaperStone is ideal for countertops, cutting boards, and many other residential and commercial applications.Type: Brochure
The Pros and Cons of Countertop Materials
There is no perfect countertop material, as every product has its pros and cons. Learning about the countertop products and materials available will help aid in the selection of the right countertop for you home.Type: Fact Sheet
EcoHome Countertop Cataloque
There are many new eco-friendly countertops on the market. This fact sheet from EcoHome Improvement provides detailed descriptions of each type of eco-friendly countertops.Type: Catalog
Richlite fsc
Richlite fsc is a wood based fiber and plastic composite, a durable choice for eco-friendly countertops. Richlite fsc is Forest Stewardship Council Certified.Type: Fact Sheet
Countertop Performance Guide
Use this handy chart form EcoHome Improvement to compare countertop performance and cost.Type: Guide
Squak Mountain Stone
Squak Mountain Stone is a paper and cement composite, an eco-friendly choice for countertops and other applications. Roughly 51.5% of Squak Mountain Stone is comprised of recycled consumer and industrial materials.Type: Fact Sheet
IceStone
Made from 100% recycled glass in a cement mix, Icestone materials are a sustainable choice for your home.Type: Brochure
Countertop Selection Guide
There are many eco-friendly countertops to choose from in a wide variety of materials. The ideal countertop for your kitchen will depend on your style, cooking needs, and the maintenance it requires.Type: Guide
A Factsheet from Austin Energy's Green Building Program: Deck Lumber Alternatives
Decks built of the most popular wood products, treated yellow pine, cedar or redwood, require extensive annual maintenance to keep them looking good and structurally sound. You can save yourself all that money on cleaner and sealer and all that time in maintenance by choosing a no maintenance deck material.Type: Fact Sheet
Plyboo Bamboo
Plyboo plywood is made form 100% rapidly renewable bamboo, using adhesives that are strong and low-emitting.Type: Brochure
Amazing Countertops
If your looking for countertops that will make a dramatic statement, consider products made of glass, paper, bamboo, or scrap metal.Type: White Paper
Green Building Glossary
If you have ever wondered about the meaning of some of the terms in green building literature, this 26 page document will provide you with an comprehensive, A to Z glossary of terms and acronyms.Type: Fact Sheet