Laminate counter tops / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Are Laminate Countertops Good for Sustainable Green Counters in Homes?
Interiors

Are laminate countertops good for a sustainable green home?

...countertop materials. What is a laminate countertop? The term ‘laminate’ refers to any material constructed by bonding two or more material layers together and can apply to a range of products including plastics, wood, metal or particle board countertops. In the case of particle board laminate counters, most of them ar...

Drywall and construction dust during home renovations
Cleaning and maintenance

Tips for keeping air clean during home renovations

Construction is a dirty business, and living in a home under renovation can aggravate asthma and other respiratory illnesses, it can also lead to issues developing that people didn't suffer from before. Air that is full of dust and chemicals can cause respiratory irritations even among adults who don't suffer from such...

Cosentino ECO - formaldehyde-free recycled quartz countertop
Kitchens

The Cosentino ECO is a kitchen countertop made of recycled plates, bottles and mirrors - video

...counter. Emmanuel Cosgrove explains all about his choice of counter in the video below for Edelweiss, if looking for a more budget-conscious choice of counter, maybe the latest generation of laminate countertops for kitchens and bathrooms merits a second look when building or renovating sustainably for a greener home, ...