Revolutionary New Eco-Friendly Surfacing Material Sets New Standards for Sustainable Design NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the movement towards sustainable surfacing materials, ECO(TM) by Cosentino (www.ecobycosentino.com) announces it has been awarded silver level Cradle to Cradle Certification and has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for contributing towards five to nine credits in the LEED certification system. ECO(TM) by Cosentino is an innovative new line of eco-friendly countertop and surfacing material composed of 75% recycled material. Cosentino is one of the largest stone importers and the world leader in quartz surfacing, most widely known for the brand Silestone(R). The launch of ECO(TM) by Cosentino in April set a new standard for the kitchen and bath industry in sustainable and socially conscious design. "To achieve this level of sustainability with the launch of our first eco-friendly brand is a major milestone in our company's history, the future of our business and the industry as a whole," said Roberto Contreras, Jr., President of Cosentino North America. "Our goal now is to educate our distribution partners, the green building industry and consumers about the importance of using sustainable surfacing materials," he added.
