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1. Natural marble. Natural marble is, of course, the most sought-after look and has a price to match. This was actually one of the reasons engineered stone was created in the first place – to ...

Silicosis, a disease caused by silica dust produced when workers cut and grind engineered stone, is afflicting workers. What consumers can do about it.

Marble contains a lower amount (under 5%) of silica than granite (25-60%). But both are safer options for workers than engineered stone . zero-silica engineered stone is a more recent introduction.

Engineered stone is a manufactured composite material made up of crushed stone that contains more than 90% silica, according to the California Department of Industrial Relations.

New York, United States, Dec. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Engineered Stone Market Size is to Grow from USD 23.7 Billion in 2022 to USD 40.38 Billion by 2032, at a Compound Annual Growth ...

A Los Angeles County jury found businesses that make or distribute engineered stone at fault Wednesday for the suffering of a 34-year-old stonecutter afflicted with an incurable disease. In a ...

Engineered stone is a marble- and granite-alternative that’s hugely popular in renovations and new builds. It has been linked to a devastating health epidemic due to its high silica content.

Engineered stone, a durable and affordable alternative to natural materials like granite and marble, exploded in popularity in Australia throughout the 2000s.

Bunnings has announced it will stop selling engineered stone by the end of the year, amid calls for a total ban on the product by unions and Safe Work Australia.