“He suggested that the industry look for safer substitutes, such as slabs made from recycled glass.”
A recent investigation by The New York Times spotlights a growing health crisis affecting stone fabricators: workers who cut engineered quartz countertops are developing silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica dust.
According to former Occupational Safety and Health Administration leader David Michaels, the countertop industry should consider safer alternative materials, including recycled glass surfaces, to reduce preventable health risks.
IceStone, made of recycled glass and free of harmful crystalline silica, offers an alternative that aligns with these calls for safer countertop solutions. By eliminating the primary hazard associated with engineered stone fabrication, recycled glass slabs represent a practical option for designers, fabricators, and consumers who prioritize worker safety and long-term health.