Or, as the cool kids say, Frosty.

With all the chaos lately from hurricanes and financial debacles, I’m a tad delirious. Actually it would be great if I could be as durable and UV proof as some of the engineered stone countertop products out there, Like Ice Stone. If wood or bamboo weren’t an option in a project, I’d go with Ice Stone. Here’s why:

• it’s made from 100% recycled post consumer glass waste and concrete
• it’s 99.5% inorganic material rendering it very safe in terms of toxins (no VOC’s) and fire resistance
• it’s heat resistant like stone, but not as porous
• it’s the first and only durable surface to be cradle to cradle certified. so if you ever want to take it out, you can recycle it again
• for commercial projects it counts toward LEED points
• comes in a gazillion colors
• can be used outside and does not discolor with exposure to UV
• at $45 – $90 / SF cost, it’s competitive price wise with granite, stainless steel, marble and concrete

Greening the product AND the process

Additionally, IceStone is committed to sustainable practices within its manufacturing and supply chain operation. They’ve adopted goals for energy conservation, carbon emissions, water use, and waste management. IceStone will become carbon-neutral, purchase renewable energy credits, and will continue to reduce energy use per square foot of product produced.