Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Surfaces - buildaroo.com

Imagine if there were bars that used counter-tops made out of the very same bottles that hold the alcoholic beverages consumed by their clients! This would be ideal for bars and clubs striving to reach a sustainable status. Well, Vetrazzo makes this possible! Chad, Vetrazzos sales manager, spoke to our own Carmen about the make-up and sustainability of the Vetrazzo countertops. These countertops are comprised of 100% recycled glass bound with a cement binder, rather than a petro-chemical polyester binder, so theyre not using any fossil fuels when manufacturing their product. This cement binder in the countertop is warrantied against UV fading and curing, so its also a great alternative for outdoor use. In addition, the company is located in Richmond, California.

Vetrazzos booth at Dwell on Design had an amazing sample of their various tile colors. The samples shown were made up of bottles such as Heineken, Sky Vodka, and Coke, and there were others made out of glass derived from architectural salvaged glass and shower door glass.

As far as certifying the greenness of their product, Vetrazzo feels that the most important things are their transparency and their life cycle analysis, which takes into account the companys overall carbon footprint. The lifecycle analysis looks at the amount of overall energy that goes into the manufacturing of the products. For example, Vetrazzo does not melt down their glass and they recycle their water. They also have a recycling program where you can send them back an old countertop and theyll recycled it into a new one! The companys goal is to use a high amount of recycled content in their product and to manufacture their products using the least amount of energy necessary.

Vetrazzo countertops come with a ten year warranty. Check out Vetrazzos website and more videos of sustainable companies on our site.


Ever wonder what you can with your Sky Vodka, Heineken, or Coke bottles after your done with it? In addition to other glass materials, Vetrazzo utilizes a creative approach towards bottles like these; they make glass surfaces out of it! This is a really amazing product Vetrazzo!

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Vetrazzo is a great and interesting product. Can be a little pricey though