Suberra cork surfaces may just be the next "must have" kitchen countertop material. Made from 100% post-industrial recycled cork pulp compressed with a polyurethane binder, Suberra cork surfaces are inherently anti-microbial, heat resistant and impermeable to air and water. Suberra cork is also eco-friendly in that it is a recycled, rapidly renewable material - every nine years the raw material is culled from the bark of the Cork Oak tree. With the texture of suede, Suberra is sure to infuse any environment with a new tactile experience.

Created from a stash of tight grain old growth Redwood that was pulled from aging water tanks in California, these gorgeous reclaimed wood butcher block countertops are the latest creation from Green Mountain Woodworks. This eco-friendly company, located in the Rogue Valley of Southwestern Oregon, is committed to sourcing materials from their own regional eco-system. In support of the regional Redwood preservation movement, the company has collectively decided to only use reclaimed Redwood in their butcher block countertops.

Fu-Tung Cheng is the founder of Cheng Design, a Berkeley, California design company that began with residential renovations and soon built a reputation for its innovative use of sculptural concrete. To meet the high demand for artisan concrete, Cheng established Cheng Concrete: a network for craftsmen that have learned Cheng's award-winning techniques through coursework. Cheng Concrete is also a concrete supply company; ensuring craftsmen have access to the same unique materials Cheng uses in his own designs.

A metamorphic rock that consists of talc, steatite, magnesite, quartz, and other magnesium rich minerals, soapstone can vary in degrees of hardness and texture. Unlike marble or granite, soapstone is non-porous and never needs sealing. Soapstone comes in two base colors: green gray and blue gray. With the optional application of mineral oil, the stone becomes a deeper shade of charcoal or black. Soapstone International recommends personally selecting your stone because of the variations found in a natural quarry stone.

Made without the addition of adhesives or binders, Wellboard is comprised of 100% wood cellulose. An excellent material choice for creating surfaces with curves, each board begins as a flat plate and then acquires its undulating surface once it has been subjected to pressure and heat during the manufacturing process. Wellboard is made in six different profiles and is extremely lightweight despite its great stability. The ability to integrate custom surface graphics makes this product extremely versatile for a myriad of applications.