Tag: Environmental Impact
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LYPTUS HARDWOOD PLYWOOD
Hard plywood made of a fast-growing eucalyptus hybrid tree species. Interior includes flooring, wall paneling, ceiling, furniture, cabinetry, and table tops. RESOURCESThe wood comes from non- GMO, fast-growing plantation trees, which can be harvested within 14-16 years of planting from Brazil. Plywood is available in FSC-certified panel constructions upon request. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe manufacturer’s goal is…
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WINE CORK TILE
Wine cork tile is 100% PCR floor tile made from reclaimed or donated recycled wine corks. It is used for interior flooring, paneling, or furniture. RESOURCESCollected corks are ground up and compression molded into blocks with granulated cork and a food-grade polyurethane binder. There is no water used in manufacturing, and air pollutants are ventilated…
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TECTA
Coming soon Premium board finland oy. Tecta is a water-based, momo-material paperboard made from renewable wood fiber base. It is a sustainable grease/water resistant solution for food packaging. Used in conjunction with compostable film it offers an alternative to plastic laminated carbon materials. RESOURCESTecta is made from PEFC and FSC certified, renewable, and local spruce…
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ABS COLOR-FULL FILAMENT
Coming soon ABS Color-Full Filament is a plastic for 3D printing made of recycled materials and a mix of leftover colorants. The filament is 1.75mm or 3mm in diameter and the diameter tolerance is +/-0.05mm, compatible with most 3D printers. RESOURCESThe color filament is made from a virgin base resin (ABS) and is mixed with…
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OCEAN PLASTICS
Coming soon Method has teamed up with Sustainable Coastlines in order to harvest discarded plastic from the oceans to use for their packaging. RESOURCESMethod is the first company to use plastic waste from our oceans as packaging for products. They reduce material by eliminating the need for colorants and the result is a grey bottle…
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TEFOR
Tefor is a decorative surface made from recycled materials for low-abrasion activity that can be either extruded or calendered. Tefor is not intended to be used for exterior applications. RESOURCESTefor is a composite thermoplastic material made from polypropylene and HPDL dust, recycled from the milling of HPDL plastic laminates. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTTefor is infinitely recyclable in…
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100 PERCENT
Are opaque polymer sheets made entirely of PCR HDPE that can be customized by size, color, and pattern. It is chemically resistant and easy to clean. 100% is ideal for workspaces, including counters and tabletops. Other applications include doors, restroom partitions, trim, and molding. RESOURCES100 Percent is composed of fused 100% PCR HDPE bottles and…
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GREENDOT
Coming soon Produces a line of bioplastics and biocomposites: Terratek WC (wood-plastic composite) Terratek SC (bio-based) Terratek BD (biodegradable) and Terratek Flex, a composite leather. Green Dot develops customized formulations made from renewable, reclaimed recycled or virgin materials. RESOURCESTerrate products use renewable pine wood fiber, wheat starch, and polypropylene. In Terratek WC, the polypropylene has…
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ECOSTRATE
Coming soon Is a plastic composite material made out of 100% post consumer difficult-to-recycle polymer waste to create high-quality rigid panels. Panels are made from two primary sources; electronic materials, flooring, furniture, and signage. RESOURCESThe process takes low cost polymers often difficult to recycle and creates panels that can replace products made from metals or…