Eco-Friendly Home Design: Are Mineral Surfaces the Green Choice?

Are Mineral Surfaces Eco-Friendly?
There are an Abundance of Minerals in the Nature
Mineral Surface Countertops Have a Long Life Span
- Impact
- Heat
- Stains
- Scratches
Mineral Surfaces Are Recyclable
Mineral surface benchtops can undoubtedly take quite a beating without showing any signs of damage. However, excessive damage isn’t the only reason you might want to discard (or replace) a benchtop. You might be moving to another home or upgrading to a larger benchtop. Whatever the case, you’ll be happy to know that minerals are a recyclable material.
With this in mind, mineral surface benchtops make an excellent choice not only for environmentally conscious individuals.
Mineral Surface Countertops Require No Sealing
Most benchtop materials require sealing. Granite, marble, and dolomite are just some materials that will deteriorate rapidly without this maintenance task. But as a non-porous material, most engineered stone benchtops, including zero-silica mineral surfaces, do not require sealing.
Now, sealing isn’t inherently hazardous for the environment. But make a single misstep in choosing a sealant, and it becomes so. For example, solutions containing ingredients like light distillates and butoxyethanol can be toxic to humans and the environment.
Cleaning Mineral Surface Countertops Is a Breeze
Mineral surface benchtops require minimal maintenance. As a non-porous surface with no crevices, there’s nowhere for dirt to hide or liquids to penetrate. This ease of maintenance translates to using only light cleaning solutions that contain no chemicals that can harm the environment.
Of course, this is a significant plus for environmentally friendly homeowners. But we’re confident parents with young children and busy household members will also appreciate it.