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Green Home May 26, 2008

Recycled Glass Tiles for the Home

Locate Recycled Glass Tiles for New and Remodeled Green Homes

Recycled tiles are a great green choice for homes. Most contain at least 30% recycled content but many contain much more then that, some up to 100%. Recycled glass tiles use glass from old bottles, old glass tiles, and other glass waste. I had an argument with a friend, who noted that recycled glass tiles aren't as beautiful, or don't have the range of new tiles available, but I don't agree. There are plenty of places that sell outstanding recycled glass tiles.

Costs of recycled tiles can be more expensive, but you can find deals. Many tile shops carry specials, especially if you buy in mass. Benefits of recycled glass tiles include reduction of landfill waste, ease of installing (no different than other tiles), ease of care (last long and clean easy). A major benefit of recycled tiles is their versatility. You can apply them to tons of situations:

Bathrooms and fixtures in the bath
Kitchens, and fixtures
Walls
Outside areas, including in and around water areas, like a pond or pool.
Division panels in homes
Accents and art creations

All of the following places have a good selection of recycled glass tiles (content varies) in a wide range of colors and sizes.

Watch a video on recycled glass tile from HGTV.

[Glass tile image: ashland-e tiles 1x1 from hakatai]

Stardust Glass Tiles

| AbbeyL | Aug 24th, 2008

I have Stardust Glass Tile in my bathroom. A
beautiful handmade product which gets tons of compliments. The company is owned by a husband and wife team. They are solid people, very professional! I highly recommend using their tile if you're looking to make a bold statement in your home. They spent time helping us select colors and shapes and they were so great about meeting our time line and keeping is informed as the tiles were being made. I can't wait to purchase their product for my kitchen!

Check it out:
www.stardustglasstile.com

Recycled Glass Tiles for the Home

| Stardust Glass | Aug 21st, 2008

Hello~

I just wanted to let Riverwired.com know about my recycled glass tile company called Stardust Glass, based in Portland, OR. www.stardustglasstile.com

We produce handmade, eco-friendly glass tiles made from 87-100% recycled post-industrial glass (scrap glass from window and door manufacturers) We also fuse our tiles in a glass kiln which causes zero emissions.

Things to know about recycled glass companies. Some fuse their glass tiles and some hand pour their tiles. For instance, Oceanside Glass, originally based in Oceanside, CA recently moved their whole factory to Mexico where they run their hot furnances 24 hours a day and pour hot molten glass to produce their tiles, which is less energy efficient and they have to export their product. They use only about 15% recycled glass content, while reycled glass tile companies like Stardust Glass, Sandhill Industries and Bedrock Industries uses a much higher recycled glass content and make the tiles in a very energy efficient process.