IceStone

IceStone® is the world’s safest and most sustainable durable surface. Each slab is made of three ingredients: 100% recycled glass, Portland cement, and non-toxic pigments. Safe for people and for the planet.

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Levi’s Stadium. Bank of America Tower. Cornell University. Logan International Airport. And many, many more...

We’re proud to say IceStone has been used on scores of LEED projects across North America! The global green building market is growing, and we’re committed to making the material health of our products and processes transparent, to help projects can LEED certification.  See the full infographic from Lance Surety Bond Associates here to find out how LEED is changing the face of construction in the U.S., and what opportunities this offers to those who are willing to go along with the change. #MaterialsMatter

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Our NYC continuing education session on Material Health + Sustainable Design, previously slated for Monday has been POSTPONED. The new date is Thurs., Sept. 24th, during UN Climate Week, still at the Flavorpill NYC HQ. Please plan to join the discussion then! RSVP: http://bit.ly/FlavorpillCEU

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Do you know what chemicals lurk in your paint, carpet fibers or countertops? And are they safe for you, your family and your pets? If you're an architect, designer or other LEED AP, check out our evening CEU course about material health and sustainable design in NYC on Mon., May 18th. RSVP required:

http://bit.ly/FlavorpillCEU

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IceStone, LLC Adds PaperStone Surfaces to its Countertop Collection

IceStone LLC, the Brooklyn based manufacturer of recycled glass countertops is now the exclusive Northeast distributor of PaperStone™ composite surfaces. Made in the USA using 100% post consumer recycled paper and PetroFree ™ resin, PaperStone ™ is a durable and highly versatile sustainable surface material.

PaperStone offers a number of benefits to consumers and design professionals:

 -- NSF certified as safe for direct food contact when used as a food preparation surface  -- Certified to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) standards by the SmartWood/Rainforest Alliance program  -- Can contribute LEED points for MR and IEQ credits.  -- Made in the USA, in Hoquiam, WA PaperStone is the first product IceStone will distribute but not manufacture, and its arrival marks a new era in the company's history. "Distributing PaperStone is a natural fit," says IceStone President Jana Milcikova. "Our customers are looking for sustainable surfaces, and we have the expertise and partnerships to provide them with the best options available on the market. We're looking forward to expanding our green building material portfolio, and PaperStone is a perfect complement to our own line of products."

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A Pearl of Earth Day Wisdom!

Five of IceStone’s loveliest shades contain a special ingredient in addition to 100% recycled glass, concrete and non-toxic pigment: mother of pearl pieces. The aggregate contained in our surface products are humanely harvested from aquatic pearls on the shores of Australia, where the pearl harvest has been a protected and regulated industry reserved for the Aboriginal tribes populating the Northern Territories since the early 1970s. The life cycle for a shell to come to a full grown stage is approximately five years, and each year, an equal amount of shells are “seeded” from the quantity that is harvested. After having been used to grow pearls and no longer usable for that purpose, the shell byproduct is collected and crushed to sizes appropriate for use in our poured countertop slabs! No live shells are used to produce our aggregate material, aligning with our position as a recycled and environmentally responsible brand. 

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It’s so apropo that we’ve been named a Best for the World BCorp during the same month we celebrate Earth Day! 

The Best for the Environment honorees are recognized for creating the most positive environmental impact. These companies have earned an environment score in the top 10% of all Certified B Corporations on the B Impact Assessment.

We are extremely proud to be a part of this community; it was with this similar mission in mind we embarked upon full disclosure of our chemical processes and ingredients for our entire line of recycled glass and cement durable surfaces, by creating a Health Product Declaration (HPD). IceStone’s commitment to transparency and healthy ingredients has been a driving force behind product development since the company’s founding in 2003.

See the entire Best for the World list here.

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ICYMI: Friday, we crowned Gotham Grey the champ of our March Madness contest! Your votes consistently put our new hue over the top in each round, and we couldn’t be happier -- GG was only recently released in January, and has received number industry accolades! Already installed in YouTube’s Manhattan offices, we knew GG was a winner when we first saw it!

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...and the winner is...

GOTHAM GREY!

By a slim margin of 59% to 41%, our newest hue squeezed out the win!

Thanks to everyone that voted in our #MarchMadness!

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Our winner will be selected today! Did you vote yet?

Look at these two lovely hues...which is worthy of being the top pick?

CLICK TO VOTE White Pearl http://wedgi.es/1EbedPO Gotham Grey http://wedgi.es/1INanvr

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FINAL ROUND!VOTE NOW! Winner announced Friday!

White Pearl v. Gotham Grey

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The stage is set for a showdown: White Pearl vs. Gotham Grey!

Voting starts tomorrow, and a new champ will be crowned on Friday!

#WinOrGoHome

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It's the SEMI-FINALS!

Game Two is a definitive decor pick: you like traditional or country style living, or you prefer sleek, modernism. Show your true colors here -- VOTE!

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Are you more Warhol than Rockwell? Bach than rock?

These colors couldn’t be more different; vote now in this contest of extremes!

Game 1: Pop v. classic!

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UPDATE: Our Spring Fabricators’ Open House + Clearance has been POSTPONED. The NEW date is Thursday, May 7th! 

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...and we’re down to four! Semi-final action starts later today!

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Round 2, Game 4: 

The Upperclassman v. The New Kid

Sky Pearl has been around the block (...and the kitchen, and the bathroom...) a few times, but Gotham Grey is the new kid, fresh-faced with a star pedigree!  

VOTE NOW for your favorite!

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Round 2, Game 3: 

Do you like grassy knolls or the gritty streets?

VOTE NOW!