| PaperStone Countertops |
2006 Top-10 Green Building Product BuildingGreen.com Selected by the editors of GreenSpec® and Environmental Building News™. It is made from cellulose fiber (paper) and a non-petroleum phenolic resin derived in part from a natural phenolic oil in the shells of cashews. No wonder that when looking for a truly "green" product, the editors chose PaperStone. |
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| The Center for Green Building, LLC 3380 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605 Phone: 203-382-0774 Fax: 203-382-0764 Email Us |
Colors There are three series of paper-based PaperStone products*: 1) 'Original', which is made from 50% post-consumer waste, recycled paper 2) 'Certified', the FSC, Smartwood and Rainforest Alliance-certified product which is made from 100% post-consumer waste paper. 3) 'Virgin Series' made from virgin fiber. *PaperStone is committed to conversion to 100% post-consumer recycled paper for all of our products. We will soon feature FSC-certified virgin sources. |
LEED PaperStone is the only architectural solid surface certified by the Forest Stewardship Council for using 100% post-consumer recycled paper. It is also certified by Smartwood and The Rainforest Alliance. In addition, PaperStone plays a role in enabling a project to acquire Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) points towards certification. |
Common Applications Its product category is architectural solid surface. It is specified by architects and interior designers for commercial and residential uses. PaperStone is prepared for final installed use by solid surface fabricators.
scratch resistant and used for cutting boards. It is also highly resistant to staining and can bear temperatures to 350¼ making it an excellent choice for kitchens. |
Tables and Counters Cutting Boards Wall cladding Bathroom partitions Exterior siding Window sills and door thresholds Paneling Chair rails Outdoor Kitchens Furniture Signs |
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| Cashew-nuts and pods |