I got a note today from Urban Slabs, a company in Santa Ana CA, letting me know about their sustainable cement-based slabs. Touting the product as a green alternative to granite, marble, and poured concrete, URBANSLABS™ consists of 100% recycled glass (85% post-consumer glass containers commonly sent to landfill, 15% post industrial) mixed with a proprietary patent-pending cement matrix. Their cement matrix uses no resinous binders, which means they can fabricate as thin at 3/4″, reducing weight for both transport and dead load on your base cabinets.

Ok for Indoor and  Outdoor

It’s suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, and can be used for shower wall panels, tiles, and backsplashes, in addition to countertops and vanities. It’s resistant to scratches and fading and is customizable to any color or shape.

Affordable!

It’s affordable, too: coming in at roughly $85/SF. Consumer Reports estimates typical concrete countertops run from about $80 to $120 and up for custom sizes.