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Counter Tops
    Squak Mountain Stone

    This countertop was developed by a entrepreneur from the Northwest as part of her master's
    thesis. The basis of the project was to produce a building material made out of locally
    sourced and recycled materials. After graduation, she continued to work to commercialize
    the new material. The final result of her work is Squak Mountain Stone, a soapstone or
    limestone-like countertop material made out of Portland cement, waste flyash, waste glass
    dust, mixed waste paper, and pigments.

    Squak Mountain Stone(TM) Countertop is made from 3% post-consumer and 64% post-
    industrial recycled content. The post-consumer material is mixed waste paper from AtWork!,
    a non-profit whose mission is to help people with disabilities become productive and
    contributory members of their communities. This mixed waste paper can be seen in the
    finished product.

    The post-industrial material includes crushed glass dust from a local company who also
sources local post-consumer & and post-industrial glass and class F coal flash from a regional electricity generating plant (mainly of
silicon, aluminum, iron and calcium). Portland cement, although not a recycled material, is sourced from a manufacturer in the
SODO district of Seattle. Non-toxic iron oxide pigments are mixed in for color.

In keeping with the goal of sourcing locally, all materials in Squak Mountain Stone(TM) are sourced within a 125 mile radius of Seattle,
WA. The crushed glass is 100% recycled from mainly local window manufacturers and installers.

In addition, for every pound of portland cement manufactured, one pound of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, is released into
the atmosphere. In addition to substituting fly-ash for portland cement in the Squak Mountain Stone countertop, the manufacturer
makes a pound for pound investment in renewable energy through a program called Green Tags. The manufacturer calculates how
many pounds of portland cement (and subsequently, carbon dioxide) is used to make Squak Mountain Stone countertops and then
purchases enough Green Tags to offset that amount by 100%. The result is a net zero impact of Squak Mountain Stone's cement on
global warming.

Every Green Tag prevents 1,400 lbs. of greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere. This is
approximately equal to the effect of not driving your car for six weeks.

Squak Mountain StoneTM has a factory applied two-coat finish system which makes the countertop resistant to stains.

This countertop receives two coats of a factory-applied sealer called Super Shield Top Coat. After the last coat has dried, the surface
is hand-buffed to a satin finish. The sealer is a food-grade acrylic sealer which is easily spot-repairable.

Note: This finish makes countertops resistant to spills, but does not make the countertop stain proof. Although the finish helps protect the
countertops from spills for up to 24 hours, we strongly advise wiping up any acidic or oily spills immediately.

We recommend site applying 1-3 coats of the Super Shield Top Coat after installation. At least one coat is recommended due to the
likelihood of minor scrapes and scratches during installation.

Here are the basic application installations:

    • Mist on a light coat, allowing it to soak in. DO NOT LET IT PUDDLE. Work in any excess with a fine synthetic steel wool or fine grit
    foam pad (such as Norton s 3X 320 grit). Stop when the sealer gets tacky.
    • If additional coats are desired, allow the previous coat to dry to the touch (about 10-15 minutes, depending on temperature
    and humidity). Then mist on a light additional coat. Work in the excess with pad. Apply more coats as desired by repeating
    these steps. Let the final coat dry for at least 1 hour. Sealer cures in 24 hours.
    • Additional coats provide a more glossy finish and some additional protection.

Cleaning: For spills and regular cleaning, use a soft sponge and a mild dish soap. Regular use of abrasives and abrasive cleaning
pads will wear out the sealer.

Maintenance: Be prepared to spot repair the finish as needed on a monthly basis. The finish for Squak Mountain Stone Countertops
can be scratched and damaged. It also can be easily repaired.

Repair instructions:

    • Use a fine grit (300-400 grit) sanding pad to buff out marks on the sealed surface. This will help remove any loose sealer and
    blur the edge around the damaged area so that the repair will be less likely to show
    • Apply at least 2 light coats of Top Coat sealer. Mist on first coat, allowing it to soak in. DO NOT LET IT PUDDLE. Work in any excess
    with a fine synthetic steel wool or fine grit foam pad (such as Norton s 3X 320 grit). Stop when the sealer gets tacky. Once the
    first coat is dry to the touch (about 10-15 minutes, depending on temperature and humidity), mist on a lighter second coat.
    Work in the excess with your pad. Apply additional coats as desired by repeating these steps. Let the final coat dry for at least
    1 hour. The sealer cures in 24 hours.

We recommend professional installation of this product.  Material cost is approximately $50 per square foot

The Green Building Center stocks a limited number of Squak Mountain Stone countertops and typically lead times for material that is
not currently in our inventory is 1 to 4 weeks.

Five earthy colors are available:  http://www.tmi-online.com/products.html
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    Alkemi is a recycled composite material composed
    of a minimum of 60% aluminum post-industrial scrap
    for use as a solid surfacing material. It is strong,
    durable, and attractive.

    Alkemi offers a fresh and innovative alternative to
    typical commercial options, such as solid surface,
    plastic laminate, stone, and glass.

Alkemi surfaces can be sanded and buffed, and can be cut and shaped
using conventional woodworking tools. The standard dimensions are 1/2"
and 3/4" thick in sheet sizes of 36" x 120" and 36" x 96"; custom dimensions are
available. Finish options include textured or honed. A variety of rich colors
are also available.


Prices range from $70 to $80 per square foot
    Vetrazzo Recycled Glass

    Vetrazzo countertops have mixed colors of
    recyled glass chips embedded in a masonry
    binder for a terrazzo-like look. Vetrazzo is
    available in a wide variety of colors and in
    thicknesses from 1”-1-1/2”. The manufacturer
    has certified each product contains 80-90%
    post-consumer waste and is proud to say
    they recycled over 100 tons of glass last year.

    All of the glass used in Vetrazzo is recycled,
    and it makes up about 85% of the total
    material. Most of the glass comes from
    curbside recycling programs. Other
    glass comes from windows, dinnerware,
    stemware, windshields, stained glass,
    laboratory glass, reclaimed glass from building
    demolition, traffic lights and other
unusual sources. Every Vetrazzo surface has its own history. The company tracks that history, and after you purchase and register
Vetrazzo, we provide a Certificate of Transformation that tells you where the glass in your Vetrazzo came from.

Vetrazzo surfaces give you an alternative to using non-renewable resources (like virgin granite, for example), and provides a new
market for recycled glass, including glass that cannot be recycled elsewhere. This product is made in the US and is returnable to the
company for remanufacture into another Vetrazzo countertop upon removal.

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Priced at approximately $125 to $150 per square foot
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3-Form now offers 100% recycled content countertops in four colors.  
These are a great choice for bathroom or laundry room countertops
and are made entirely from post-consumer recycled HDPE.

Samples at right >
    PaperStone Countertops

    PaperStone is a composite surface material that is designed to give the beauty of stone and
    the strength of steel, with ease of workmanship. PaperStone's warm and contemporary
    appearance is a top choice of designers and builders interested in style and durability, as
    well as sustainability. Its sleek surface is smooth to the touch with the look of soapstone or
    slate and is made using a proprietary blend of more than 50 percent post-consumer
    recycled paper and cashew nut oil resin.
    Available in 7 colors using 100% recycled paper and 6 colors using 50% recycled paper there
    are options to suit most everyone.  Offered in 30” or 60” wide slabs by 8’, 10’ or 12’ long, it is
    easy to install and can generally be accomplished with minimal seams.  PaperStone creates
    sophisticated countertops, bars, tabletops and furniture, adding a modern, yet classic
    touch to any room.  Heat tolerant to 350 degrees, stain resistant, durable, unlimited in edge
    detail, soft, natural aesthetic, Paperstone is a great product for countertops.  
The Green Building Center stocks most sizes in many of the colors in the 1” thickness.  It is also available in ¾” and 1-1/4” thicknesses.  
Special orders generally take 4 weeks.

Many homeowners and small contractors appreciate the cost savings they achieve by fabricating and installing the material
themselves. See our tips for working with PaperStone as well as our Paperstone loading guidelines and weights.

1" thickness is priced approximately $ 40 per square foot for material and installation at an additional $30 per square foot

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FSC certified butcherblock countertops

* Four species options Madrone, Myrtle, Fir, or Western Maple
* Fir is reclaimed Douglas Fir from vinegar vats.
* Original wood was from old growth (600 to 800 years old) and is beautifully aged.
* Fir available in side grain and end grain, others are side grain only.
* Unfinished. Finish it with Polyx-Oil, Bioshield Herbal Oil or Tried & True.
Reclaimed Fir       Side grain      End grain
  2"x25.5"x24"         $ 214.99         $ 299.99
 2"x25.5"x36"         $ 319.99         $ 449.99
 2"x25.5"x48"         $ 424.99         $ N/A
 2"x25.5"x72"         $ 639.99         $ N/A
Western Maple       Side grain
 1.5"x25.5"x24"         $ 237.99
1.5"x25.5"x36"         $ 357.99
1.5"x25.5"x48"         $ 479.99
1.5"x25.5"x72"         $ 749.99
Myrtle or Madrone         Side grain
1.5"x25.5"x24"                 $ 459.99
1.5"x25.5"x36"                 $ 689.99
1.5"x25.5"x48"                 $ 919.99
1.5"x25.5"x72"                 $ 1379.99
    IceStone® durable surface material is made from recycled glass and concrete. It is Cradle to
    Cradle certified as well as being extremely beautiful.

    This product is produced domestically by an environmentally friendly manufacturing process
    in Brooklyn, New York.  Icestone countertops rival the strength of quarried stone, yet actively
    reduce the waste stream by redirecting glass from landfills to be reused in the products

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    IceStone products contain recycled content that ranges from 70% to 75% of the product by
    weight. Of the recycled content, generally 80-100% is pre-consumer waste, with the
    balance being post-consumer waste.

    IceStone durable surfaces contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and thus emit no
VOCs. We recommend that IceStone be used in conjunction with certain low-VOC or no-VOC sealants.

IceStone is the first and only durable surface to have achieved Cradle to Cradle certification. McDonough Braungart Design
Chemistry (MBDC) – an independent third-party firm – has evaluated IceStone durable surfaces for its human health, environmental
health, lifecycle attributes, social responsibility, renewable energy and water stewardship characteristics against stringent criteria
and has certified it as a Silver level ecologically intelligent product.

Installed price is approximately $100-$130 per square foot