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By now, nearly everyone has heard of solar panels and fluorescent bulbs being wonderful ways to introduce green elements into the home, but while many eco-friendly materials and appliances are becoming mainstream, more and more unusual and unique products are making their way onto the market. Here are a few fabulous finds, some of which are featured on Renovation Nation.
Bamboo Floors are extremely sustainable because of the rapid growth and sturdiness of the plants. As long as you don’t invite any pandas over for a dinner party, the usage of bamboo will ensure that you have a durable and unique floor for decades.
Recycled Paper Countertops like the ones shown on Renovation Nation are surprising to many consumers because though there are many recycled materials used in to create green kitchen countertops, paper in its raw form sounds too flimsy and fragile to withhold the wear and tear of constant use. A few companies have perfected the art of recycled paper countertops, making them strong, water-resistant, and attractive, not to mention a conversation piece.
Recycled Glass Cabinets are the ultimate in modern and funky, offering a variety of colors to suit any kitchen scheme. Who would have ever thought that the soda storage area would actually be made of soda bottles?
Mushroom Spore Insulation sounds like a completely insane idea when the one thing homeowners fear most in their walls is mold, but its effectiveness and eco-friendliness is perhaps about to catch on with mainstream renovators and construction sites. One huge plus: instead of shipping the insulation into the building site from a large warehouse, the raw materials (including mushroom cells) can be brought in and grown into the amount of insulation needed!
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