Tag: Biomaterials
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ECOVEIL
Shade cloth that is manufactured with polyolefin: a more environmentally sustainable alternative to PVC. RESOURCESEcoveil is a durable woven shadecloth made from a polyolefin core and coating, providing the strength, durability, and cleanability of PVC-coated polyester, but fully recyclable and safer for the environment. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTContains no PVC, is Cradle to Cradle™ Silver certified, and…
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MAX COMPACT HPL WALL LINING PANELS
Interior cladding panels that are sustainably manufactured using raw renewable materials, with Fundermax’s EPD, HPD, FSC, PEFC, 100% recycled core paper, and Greenguard Certificates that they contribute to LEED. RESOURCESThe high-pressure laminate panels are made from FSC-certified wood fibers and 100% recycled core paper, suitable for interior and exterior wall linings with a durable, aesthetically…
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SISAL RUGS
Banana peel fabric made from 100% natural sisal fibers. Harvested from the agave plant, and completely sustainable and eco-friendly. RESOURCESSisal rugs are made from natural fibers derived from the leaves of the Agave Sisalana cactus, a renewable and biodegradable plant resource. Each plant produces between 200–250 leaves over its 7–10-year lifespan, with roughly 1,000 fibers…
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GREENKRAFT CLAMSHELL
Sustainable packaging made from molded pulp (also known as molded fiber) which is made from a variety of fibrous materials such as recycled paper, cardboard offcuts or natural fibers (sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, wheat straw). RESOURCESGreenKraft Clamshells are made from 100% bio-based molded pulp, using renewable and recycled fibers such as recycled paper, cardboard offcuts, sugarcane…
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TERRA
A carbon-neutral, chrome-free leather made from meat industry byproduct hides and tanned with olive-based, plant-derived agents in renewable-energy tanneries, offering a durable, non-toxic, and environmentally responsible alternative to traditional leather. RESOURCESMade from hides that are byproducts of the meat industry, supporting a circular model by diverting waste into durable, functional materials. Produced in 98% LWG-certified…
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Rock Wool Roxul Safe
Stone wool is a versatile natural material with multiple benefits that makes it ideal for applications in buildings, industry, transportation, horticulture, and water management. RESOURCESStone wool is transformed from volcanic rock, which is done through a circular process. Their products are made from natural and abundant materials that are designed for better and more durable…
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ECO SYSTEM COLLECTION
Shaw’s Patcraft’s Ecosystem are biobased flooring products composed of up to 50% vegetable oils. RESOURCESEcoSystem bio-based collection is a PVC-free construction made from rapidly renewable resources and contains no ortho-phthalate plasticizers. Patcraft has a return/reclamation program which uses any plant plant resistant product as material to be recycled into new products. Patcraft provides shipping and…
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GRAPHENSTONE
Graphenstone upgrades traditional lime paint formulas with the addition of graphene, a material made from carbon. RESOURCESGraphenstone meets HML’s criteria for low embodied carbon in part due to its use of renewable energy and CO₂ absorbing ingredients. Graphenstone uses artisan lime of the highest quality and purity and natural/ecological raw material. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTGraphenstone products are…
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CARNEGIE POLYESTER
100% post consumer recycled polyester. RESOURCESOne yard of this cleanable performance fabric is made entirely from 96 previously consumed PET bottles. Carnegie also has a return program for samples and decommissioned projects that use their product. Once received the product is sent to the OSHA star rated Waste to Energy facility just minutes form Carnegie’s…
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CARNEGIE XOREL
Xorel is a 85% Biobased PE, 15% PE backing technology that prevents stains and moisture in textiles while allowing vapor to escape. RESOURCESCarnegie uses a biobased Xorel and polypropylene to make their textiles. Carnegie also has a return program for samples and decommissioned projects that use their product. Once received the product is sent to…