Choosing concrete countertops is a great step towards reaching your green building goals!
The countertops are made locally. This eliminates the energy and transportation costs associated with transporting natural stones from overseas.
Water and aggregate are inherently environmently-friendly. These two main components of concrete are much more sustainable than stones like granite.
Recycled content can be put into the mix. Cement, the third component of concrete, does take a great amount of energy to produce, but by using cement replacements made from recycled content the environmental impact is reduced. Recycled glass can also be used in the countertops, which adds to the overall sustainability of the product.
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