World Leader in Quartz and Stone Surfacing Sets New Standard for Environmental Practices NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosentino, the world leader in quartz surfacing and one of the world's largest natural stone importers, announces the launch of ECO(TM) by Cosentino (www.ecobycosentino.com), a revolutionary new line of countertop and surfacing material composed of 75% recycled material. The launch of ECO(TM) by Cosentino sets an unprecedented standard for the green building and sustainable design industries. The result of a six million dollar research and development investment, this innovative new product caters to the environmentally conscious and design-oriented architect, designer, and consumer by providing high performance, design and sustainability. ECO(TM) by Cosentino will enter the market in April 2009, and is available at all Lowe's stores nationwide as well as specialty kitchen and bath distributors and showrooms across the country. "The launch of ECO by Cosentino is an exciting milestone for the company," said Roberto Contreras, Jr., President of Cosentino North America. "It marks the introduction of an entirely new category to the industry and sets a new standard that not only complies with environmental regulations but goes beyond and invests in innovative environmental and conservation practices and technologies." ECO(TM) by Cosentino is composed of 75% post-industrial and post-consumer recycled raw material, including: mirrors salvaged from houses, building and factories; glass from windows and bottles; granulated glass from consumer recycling practices; porcelain from china, tiles, sinks, toilets and decorative elements; and industrial furnace residuals from factories in the form of crystallized ashes.
