Reasons Why Quartz Countertops Are Greener Than Granite
Granite countertops are no longer the most popular choice for kitchen counters. Quartz surpassed granite in 2014 after matching in 2013, claims Home Logic, an online consumer newsletter from the National Association of Realtors®. Quartz countertops are among the most environmentally friendly materials to use and offer several benefits as a work surface. Quartz countertops are made using a greener process. Products made of stone, like granite, are frequently criticized since they need a lot of resources to mine, cut, and transport. While some granite is domestic, the majority originates from countries like Italy, China, India , Africa, and Brazil, and it takes a lot of fossil fuel to transport it to the United States. The quarrying operation generates a lot of trash , especially since many slabs crack and are unusable. Extra waste generated during fabrication and installation is typically not recycled. The process used to make quartz countertops is environmentally fr...