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Eco-Friendly Counter Tops

Granite counter tops are common but there’s also an Eco-friendly alternative! Elements is a mix of pure, fine natural quartz and post-consumer recycled glass. They are virtually indestructible, look clean and a great option for kitchens and bathrooms.

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These high-gloss finish counter tops come in 12 different colours and are heat, stain and scratch resistant and non porous. It is also 100% recyclable!

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Images & Information: http://www.elementsbydurcon.com/

From their website:

Here is why it is green:

  • Elements is composed with post-consumer recycled glass, reducing the amount of glass going into landfills; up to 170 tons of glass diverted from landfills to date
  • Elements is one of the first recycled glass countertops with NSF 51 Certification for food contact
  • Certified by Greenguard for both Indoor Air Quality and Children and Schools
  • LEED Contribution (can contribute toward EQ & MR categories, including regionally sourced)
  • Elements offers a Dust-to-Dust™ program – allowing your countertop to be returned for recycling at the end of its life
  • Recognized SCS-certification for recycled content

Elements is the most versatile product on the market today. No other surface can match the combination of all these benefits.

  • Eco-friendly, 100% recyclable
  • Non-porous
  • Heat, bacteria and stain resistant
  • Scratch resistant
  • Most durable surface on the market
  • Easy to maintain
  • No Sealing Required
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Safe for food contact
  • Made in the USA

Kitchen Renovations Part 1

Here are some simple but drastic ways to improve your existing kitchen! Take a look at what a tweaking and effort can do!

Before

Countertops and cabinets are all 80s style but in good condition. The cabinets were repainted and reclaimed wood from shipping pallets were used for the back wall. The whole transformation only costed $60!

After

Read more about here. Images: circadee.com

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Cabinets were primed and repainted. Shows how much a little reorganization and paint can do!

After

Read more about it here! Images: An Urban Cottage

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Stove and fridge were bought on craigslist Secondhand cabinets from craigslist

After

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Read more about it here! Images: Michelle Chin

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Color can really liven up the space! Cabinets were repainted, took out upper cabinets, replaced doors and handles

After

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Read more about it here! Images: Olive & Daisies