When choosing green home improvement projects, you have many options. Especially in the kitchen. Consider green and eco-friendly materials should you be thinking about a kitchen remodel. Especially your countertops. It's one of the first things people notice in the room and it can change the whole look of your decor.

One of the most popular green building materials for kitchen counters is recycled glass. It's a fantastic look. Ice Stone countertops are made from recycled glass and concrete. Ice Stone surfaces have similar durability to quarried stone, while reducing waste and CO2 emissions. Have a look at www.icestone.biz.

Bamboo can provide an excellent alternative to hardwood countertops. This  beautiful, all-purpose material can be half the cost of many other countertops, too. It's durable and and completely renewable. A good resource for bamboo countertops is: www.teragren.com.

Another material to consider is reclaimed wood. This is great for the environment. Recycled paper compressed into a solid block then covered in a natural resin is another green strategy for counters. It incorporates paper and reclaimed wood. Check it out at: www.paperstoneproducts.com.

Recycled aluminum is another great option. Companies that produce these countertops use 90% recycled aluminum. Some companies even use recycled abrasives and recirculated water to finish the production of their countertops. The best thing is, these materials can be recycled should you ever want to remove them.  How green can you get?!