Beyond Granite & Laminate: A Homeowner’s Guide to Advanced Material Selection for Sustainable and High-Performance Renovations
The Shifting Sands of Home Renovation: A New Material Palette The ubiquitous granite countertop and laminate flooring, once symbols of aspirational homeownership and perceived luxury, are facing a sustainability reckoning. The extraction and processing of granite carry a significant environmental footprint, while laminate, often composed of non-renewable resources and emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributes