Green products
Green surfaces let you bring design and sustainability into your project. Pre- and post-consumer material goes into the manufacturing, giving an ecological alternative to other surfacing. These high-performance materials suit any residential or commercial use.
Key features
- IceStone uses recycled glass in a cement-based surface.
- Richlite uses resin-infused paper.
- IceStone requires sealing under its care guidelines.
- Richlite develops a patina with use.
- Food-contact certifications apply to specified products.
- Care requirements differ between these materials.
How to choose
Choose by maintenance needs as well as ingredients. IceStone needs attention to its sealer and acidic spills. Richlite suits buyers who welcome a surface that changes in appearance with use.
For food-service projects, request documentation for the exact product. A recycled ingredient or a green label alone does not establish food-contact suitability or make a surface maintenance-free.
Common questions
Does recycled content mean a counter needs no upkeep?
No. IceStone requires sealing and spill care, while Richlite has its own finish and cleaning instructions.
What should I request for a commercial food surface?
Ask for the food-contact certification for the exact material. Richlite identifies its Heritage Collection as NSF/ANSI 51 certified.
Which option changes appearance with use?
Richlite develops a patina. Review that characteristic before choosing it for a project that needs a consistent, unchanged appearance.
Have a project in mind?
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