IceStone

Made from 100% recycled glass in a cement mix, Icestone materials are a sustainable choice for your home.

Type: Brochure

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

Countertop Performance Guide

Use this handy chart form EcoHome Improvement to compare countertop performance and cost.

Type: Guide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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