Naturally green

It's true you can have the best of all worlds. Choosing the green option doesn't mean you have to compromise aesthetics or functionality when it comes to surfacing materials.

Cosentino's Silestone Quartz provides a cleaner, greener countertop and it also ticks all the boxes for durability and good looks. The company's extensive R&D department has developed more than 60 eye-catching colors, and an unparalleled range of textures and finishes.

Brand manager Lisa Morales says that as Silestone is made from natural quartz one of nature's hardest minerals it is also highly durable, strong and scratch-, stain- and scorch-resistant.

"In addition, Silestone Quartz is the only countertop to feature the combination of built-in Microban® protection, NSF Certification, and Greenguard Certification," she says. "The latter certification means that Silestone Quartz emits low-to-no emissions (off gassing) of toxic chemicals into the indoor environment. This helps reduce the level of harmful pollutants in your home."

Morales also says that as Cosentino is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified, the company is committed to providing environmentally friendly production processes from the extraction of the quartz to its transformation and product distribution.

"Some Silestone colors are made using post-consumer recycled glass. The color Dali, for example, is composed of more than 70% recycled glass, and the Stellar Series, Coffee Brown and Absolute Green are made from 35% recycled glass."

Silestone Quartz is available coast-to-coast in North America, through an established network of distributors, Certified Installers, and more than 4500 retail outlets, as well as being online at www.e-counters.com. For additional information, phone 1866 Countertops. Or visit the website: www.silestoneusa.com.

Story by: Trendsideas