Countertops have particular performance demands because of their high use and exposure to water, especially at the seams of sink cutouts and backsplashes. A variety of suitable countertop products with environmental advantages are available. Ceramic tile or natural linoleum surfaces also offer green countertop options.
Products listed here have a recycled content value (equal to post-consumer plus 1/2 pre-consumer) of at least 20% or are made of FSCNonprofit organization that promotes forestry practices that are sustainable from environmental and social standpoints; FSC certification on a wood product is an indicator that the wood came from a well-managed forest.-certified wood or rapidly renewable materials. Forest Stewardship Council(FSC) Nonprofit organization that promotes forestry practices that are sustainable from environmental and social standpoints; FSC certification on a wood product is an indicator that the wood came from a well-managed forest. (FSCForest Stewardship Council. An independent, nonprofit organization that promotes responsible forest management through the use of a third-party certification process. FSC certification includes a chain-of-custody requirement that tracks sustainability of wood products from growth to end use.) certification involves third-party evaluation and monitoring of sustainable forestry practices.
Countertops have particular performance demands because of their high use and exposure to water, especially at the seams of sink cutouts and backsplashes. A variety of suitable countertop products with environmental advantages are available. Ceramic tile or natural linoleum surfaces also offer green countertop options.
Products listed here have a recycled content value (equal to post-consumer plus 1/2 pre-consumer) of at least 20% or are made of FSC-certified wood or rapidly renewable materials.
Our guide lists products from the
Greenspec® Online Directory of environmentally preferable building products. Manufacturers and/or their representatives should visit
this page to learn more about suggesting their products for inclusion.
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