For the people who are churning out ways to make their kitchen counters more eco-friendly, here are some tips to do so. Concrete has been known to be among the greenest alternative materials to use and with the right guide, home owners can look forward to a more greener home, particularly the kitchen countertop designs.

Here are the 7 tips shared for reference by budding home interior designers today from Concrete-Countertops.org:

1. Use an eco-friendly mix to build the countertop.
2. Take advantage of materials from local sources.
3. Have the countertop made in a green manner by reusing materials, etc.
4. Incorporate decorative accents by inlaying recycled materials.
5. Use other earth friendly materials like nontoxic form-release agents and sealers.
6. Go with a functional, timeless design.
7. Consider a Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) countertop.

Concrete-Countertops.org was created to guide homeowners and provide them with the proper tools and knowledge to create a custom concrete countertop that is an extension of an already existing living space. One of concrete’s most alluring features is that it is an artisan’s craft.

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