Did you know that the 3 R’s of environmental sustainability appear in order of their importance in the EPA’s solid waste management hierarchy? According to the EPA, “making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy; raw materials must be extracted from the earth, and the product must be fabricated and then transported to wherever it will be sold.  As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment, and save money.” Even after years of service, Terrazzo does not typically need to be replaced.  A qualified Terrazzo contractor like DePaoli Mosaic Company can restore existing Terrazzo back to like-new condition.  Due to its extremely long life cycle (75-100 years), Terrazzo helps REDUCE the amount of waste the will be recycled or sent to landfills and REDUCE the pollution associated with harvesting and manufacturing of new replacement flooring materials. If a new aesthetic is desired, a building Owner or Architect can REUSE their Terrazzo floors by retaining a qualified Terrazzo contractor like DePaoli Mosaic Company to cut in accent panels for a whole new look.  For more information of the Terrazzo Restoration Process, please click here. While Terrazzo’s initial installation cost may be slightly higher than other floor finishes, the Terrazzo restoration process allows Building Owners to reap the financial and environmental benefits of owning a Terrazzo floor by allowing that floor to reach its full potential.