Kurt Thiemer, general manager of Stone Systems of South Florida, holds a sample of Silestone, which is made of quartz. CANDACE WEST / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Silestone is made of ground quartz combined with bonding agents and color. CANDACE WEST / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Eduardo Sett operates a bridge saw that uses recycled water. CANDACE WEST / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

A polishing machine at Stone Systems of South Florida in Lauderhill uses a water reclamation system. The company strives to be as green as possible at its manufacturing facility. CANDACE WEST / MIAMI HERALD STAFF