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The simplest way to be green at home or in the office is by using materials made with recycled content. Today there are a number choices; you can get everything from reclaimed wood floors to recycled rubber roof tiles. What about some nice recycled glass worktops for your next kitchen design?
Curava is a green and forward thinking company that believes it is important to re-use waste material an turn it into something useful and beautiful. Their beautiful range of counter tops made from recycled glass is proof that recycled material can be beautiful.
Curava’s recycled counter tops feature a combination of recycled glass, seashells and pottery for a unique look that is eco-friendly and stylish. Held together with a cement binder each counter top is a one-of-a-kind work of art that is easy to care for and could lasts for years.
Each counter top is made from at least 70 % recycled materials. The company also strives to use locally-sourced materials in each counter top they make wherever possible further reducing their carbon footprint in comparison to standard worktops.
The glass comes from beer and wine bottles, jars, window glass, and demolition sites while shards from local pottery factories make up the clay pieces also found in each counter top. The beautiful counters are customized to meet the demands of consumers who want form as well as function.
Sustainable Manufacturing
More than just offering recycled counter tops, Curava also strives to make their manufacturing process as sustainable as possible. The company only works during the day, in order to use natural sunlight rather than artificial light to brighten their factory. The company also has a zero-water waste policy in order to help keep their factory as sustainable and earth friendly.
Durability
The counters require only a simple resealing every year, a 5 minute process that helps maintain the durability of the product. The counters can be cleaned by a simple wipe down with mild soapy water. Everything about these counters was designed to be as easy to care for as other counter tops with minimal maintenance required.
Wether you are a designer or architect looking to specify a great looking recycled worktop or just a keen DIYer looking to up you green credentials, Curava’s worktops offer a stylish and sustainable choice that would surely make any contemporary kitchen design shine with all the right shades of green.
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