One group of industry analysts sees the U.S. countertop retail market at $37.6 billion by 2026. Also, the Natural Stone Institute offers documentation on stone and enviroment/health issues, and Coverings opens its annual design and installation competition. 00:32<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>U.S. Countertops at $37.3 billion by 2026</a>02:57<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>Entries sought for Coverings installation/design awards.</a>04:25<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>Environmental, Health Product Declarations for natural stone</a>06:28<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>A word from Quantra</a>07:41<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>Sustainability Details: Cosentino</a>09:20<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>NKBA moves to Bethlehem, Pa.</a>10:22<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>45th R.I.S.E. home for Natural Stone Institute</a>11:51<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>Three join Gold level of Natural Stone Foundation</a>13:00<a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/1097870/episodes/11650638-u-s-countertops-at-37-6b-by-2026-natural-stone-epds-hpds-available-coverings-awards-now-open/chapters'>MAPEI sustainability manager a LEED fellow</a>Radio Stone Update is presented on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month at 9 a.m. everywhere on Earth with the latest news and insights in hard surfaces. Check our archives at <a href='https://www.radiostoneupdate.com'>www.radiostoneupdate.com</a>.

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U.S. Countertops at $37.6B by 2026?; Natural Stone EPDs, HPDs Available; Coverings Awards Now Open

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