About
InnerGlow Surfaces developed Gilasi in 2002 to provide durable, elegant, solid surfaces made from locally recycled glass that had been destined for landfill.
Made in Chicago
Gilasi is manufactured in Chicago in a day-lit facility. Our location in the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago enables our employees to take advantage of bicycle lanes and public transportation.
Locally sourced materials
All materials that comprise Gilasi are sourced locally, within 250 miles of our factory, and most of the material is sourced right in Chicago. They include waste glass from local businesses we have partnered with through the City of Chicago’s Waste to Profit Network.
More information about Gilasi's partnership with EGP can be found at the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership site and at IMEC.org.
Recycled content
Gilasi countertops are composed of 85% recycled materials by weight, the bulk of which is glass that cannot be recycled in traditional methods.
Reducing waste
Gilasi slabs currently are available in 27, 31.5 or 42 inch width, 1.25 inch thickness, and lengths up to 94.5 inches. Customizing the length of slabs reduces waste and unnecessary cost to customers.
In the Media
Television: Jenna spoke with Steve Thomas on Renovation Nation's Chicago Kitchen Facelift show on Planet Green.
Radio: Gilasi advertises on WCPT, Chicago's Progressive Talk, at 820 AM, 92.7 FM (North), 92.5 (West), 99.9 (South).
Internet: IdealBite.com features Gilasi at A Green Horizon in its April 6, 2009, Chicago Tip of the Day.
Garrett and Jenna talked about Gilasi and had a few laughs with the Mighty House radio show team, Ron, "Joe the Builder" and Trixie, on Chicago's Progressive Talk. Visit www.mightyhouse.net to listen to a podcast of the show.
Learn more about why it makes sense to choose local, recycled products from companies with sustainable manufacturing processes from a fun 20-minute video at www.storyofstuff.org
