Go green with eco-friendly countertops...

The term "green" has been around for a while, and
is still evolving. As we look for products that are
sustainable, or easy to replenish such as engineered
stone and recycled glass there is additional interest in
where items are manufactured and the costs of preparing
and shipping products to the consumer.

Improving products low in volatile liquids or bases
(Low VOC) has spawned new products that are NO VOC.
It is easy to see how eco-friendly lines of paint, fabric,
and flooring have now expanded to include new,
innovative and beautiful countertop materials.

The materials below are considered "green" in its
fabrication and installation.

Our commitment to the environment begins with using materials that are earth friendly and use recycled materials. Our commitment to the environment is rock solid!

Our commitment begins with water. Elite has made the commitment to go green. Our shop uses the most sophisticated water recycling system in the industry. Our process is closed loop. The only water not reclaimed is water that has been lost through evaporation. That just makes good sense.

Air quality matters as well. We focus on this issue by using low VOC (volatile organic compounds) solvents, sealers and adhesives. While these types of products are much more expensive, we think the health of your children, our, workers and planet is worth the investment. That just makes good sense.

Reducing our Carbon Footprint - We take many steps which increase our efficiency and save material. Our templating system is digital which means no wasted plastic or wood strips. We use nesting software allows us to carefully cut material reducing waste and our Ultra High Speed tooling allows quicker processing of stone, saving energy. Our lean manufacturing process and small footprint of our shop greatly improves efficiency and reduces our energy use.

Engineered Stone - Engineered stone surfaces emerged as a "green" alternative to laminates and solid surface materials because they use no petroleum or plastic base resins. Engineered stone is comprised of recycled materials floating in water, corn or cement based solutions that are healthy for your home and the environment.

There are many trade names for engineered stone such as Silestone, Vetrazzo and Ice Stone. These companies use recycled mirrors, windows, bottles, metal shavings, ash from furnaces and old porcelain sinks and toilets to make these durable surfaces.

From a "green" point of view, these products help by "upcycling" or using materials at the end of their life cycle, keeping them out of landfills. Engineered stone can costs close to the price of standard granite.
An advantage of engineered stone is the availability of colors outside Mother Nature's palette.