Tag: Environmental Impact
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MILK PAINT
Milk Paint is a line of non-toxic milk-protein-based pigments and bases. It’s available in twenty colors as a powder form that can be mixed with water to make pints, quarts or gallons. It can be used for historically accurate furniture restoration, or regular furniture and wall paint applications. RESOURCESMilk Paint is made from “milk protein,…
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EARTHPAINT SEALER
Earthpaint Sealers are low-VOC urethane finishes with comparatively less toxic ingredients. Mountain XT is an exterior wood finish. Rainforest sealer can be used for both interior and exterior wood applications. RESOURCESBoth Mountain and Rainforest are made with D-limonene (a citrus industry byproduct) and the mineral pesticide Zinc Borate. Mountain XT also contains phenolic cashew resin.…
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ECODOMUS MATTE
EcoDomus Matte acts as a primer and paint finish, which covers twice the area of acrylic paint. It is washable, durable, oil and stain-proof, and hypoallergenic. RESOURCESThe primary binder for the mineral paint is potassium silicate, as well as natural thickeners, inert binders, and earth oxide pigments. EcoDomus is free of acrylic resins, toxic binders,…
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3M SUPER 77 MULTI-PURPOSE SPRAY ADHESIVE
Super 77 TM is a low-VOC multipurpose spray adhesive. RESOURCESActive ingredients are better alternatives to common chlorine-based ingredients. The container is composed of recyclable aluminum. All manufacturing wastewater is either recycled or treated. 3M has been actively reducing waste, VOC, and greenhouse gases. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT3M reduces waste packaging, energy consumption, and emissions in transportation. 3M…
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CHALK PAINT
Chalk Paint (distinct from chalkboard paint) is a decorative paint that can be applied to most surfaces without preparation, including wood, metal, plastic and cement. The colors are mixable, and can be applied indoors and outdoors. It is recommended for walls, furniture, and other objects. Chalk Paint has a matte appearance. RESOURCESAll colors of Annie…
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ECO-NATURALS CORKTONES
Eco-Naturals CorkTones are rubber tiles that incorporate PIR cork into a synthetic rubber non-slip flooring surface. Manufactured for interior floor applications. RESOURCESThe tiles contain 2.5% (by weight) renewable PIR cork in addition to walnut shells and synthetic rubber, which are acquired locally when possible. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTJohnsonite recycles old material and scraps (including non-Johnsite flooring being…
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VITA TALALY NATURAL
Radium Foam. Radium foam is an open cellular structure material for use in mattresses, mattress toppers, and pillows. RESOURCESMade from air and 100% natrual latex derived from rubber trees grown in Southeast Asia. The rubber is extracted from Southeast Asia and manufactured in the Netherlands. The manufacturing is very energy-intensive. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTWastewater is treated after…
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QUABOING
Quabaug Corporation. Quaboing is a landscaping product made entirely from PIR shoe sole waste. The upcycled tiles and lok rubber are used in landscaping surfaces such as playgrounds, schools, and hospitals. RESOURCESQuaBoing is made of PIR polyurethane shoe sole cuttings from Vibram Shoes, rather than tire-like other comparable products. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe end product is a…
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TIRE VEENER
Yemm & Hart: Tire Veneer is rubber flooring made from PCR ground tire treads. For interior and exterior flooring applications, including furniture surfaces and vibration dampeners. RESOURCES100% PCR tire treads combined with colorful (non-UV stabilized) EPDM rubber particles. Polyurethane is used as an adhesive. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTManufactured in a closed-loop system. Byproducts include SBR, EPDM, and…
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TERRANOVA
Mondo contract flooring: Terranova is a 100% recyclable, antibacterial, and chemically resistant rubber tile. Used for commercial flooring applications. RESOURCESTerranova is made from rubber extracted from the Hevea tree, with a base of synthetic rubbers, and treated with a UV-cured coating. When possible, Mondo recycles their rubber scraps and offcuts back into the product. ENVIRONMENTAL…