Tag: Reduce Reuse Recycle
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SWEET WILDS
Recycled paper with embedded wildflower seeds. RESOURCESSweet Wilds is composed of 90% cotton and 10% recycled fibers embedded with wildflower seeds. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTOnce the paper is no longer in use, it can be planted, and the wildflower seeds can grow. HUMAN HEALTHPorridge Paper is a small team based in Nebraska that works with other creatives…
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ECOCOON
Ecococon’s Wall Panel is made of straw and timber that is condensed per a special straw pressing technique. RESOURCESPrefabricated wall panels made from compressed straw and FSC-certified timber, used for Passivhaus-certified wall sheathing with high insulation performance. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTPanels are made of 98% natural, renewable materials; Cradle to Cradle certified; utilize regionally sourced straw and…
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TENCEL FIBERS
Composed of a natural wood material, TENCEL fibers are 100% degradable and compostable and can fully revert back to nature. It can be found in apparel, home textiles, footwear, etc. RESOURCESTENCEL Fibers are the result of a process that transforms wood pulp into cellulose fibers– with maximum resource efficiency and low environmental footprint. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe…
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ECOLOGICAL FIBERS
Modal fibers are a lower-environmental impact, high-comfort material manufactured by Lenzing. They are made from natural, raw material wood sourced from responsibly managed forests and produced with 50% less carbon emissions and water consumption than generic lyocell and modal fibers. RESOURCESEcological Fibers does not incorporate any of the hazardous solvents or heavy metals typically found…
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POLYGOOD
A versatile, high-end surface material made from 100% recycled & recyclable plastic. RESOURCESPolygood® plastic panels embodies a circular economy and a sustainable future. The material is sourced from 100% certified recycled plastic stock, can be returned at the end of its useful life, and with their free take-back programme, used panels and cuttings can even…
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BAMBOO RINGS
Bamboo Rings are made with all natural, slices of bamboo. RESOURCESEcologically harvested from sustainable crops. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTLumicor is green card certified and facilitates the reduction of waste generated by construction debris. Closed loop system reuses 21 million gallons of water every year. Their facilities are heated with reclaimed thermal energy. HUMAN HEALTHLumicor saves 865 million…
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CORK BRICKS
Pre-finished, precision-cut cork panel that mimics the look of traditional exposed brick. RESOURCESMade from 100% reclaimed, rapidly renewable cork, Low-VOC, NAUF (No Added Urea Formaldehyde), PCP-free LEED and Portico Compliant, Provides thermal and acoustic insulation, Suitable for both residential and commercial applications. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTCork bricks uses natural materials that have sourcing and carbon sequestering advantages…
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HARVESTED CROPS
Resin encased grass used as wall panels. RESOURCESEcologically harvested from sustainable crops ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTLumicor is green card certified and facilitates the reduction of waste generated by construction debris. Closed loop system reuses 21 million gallons of water every year. Their facilities are heated with reclaimed thermal energy. HUMAN HEALTHLumicor saves 865 million BTUs annually and…
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PEARL & AMBER CAPIZ
Capiz shell, which is used for decorative purposes, is the outer shell of the marine mollusk, Placuna placenta, found in the shallow coastal waters of the Philippines. Capiz shell is a flat, semi-transparent shell with a pearlescent appearance. RESOURCESCapiz is often used to create lampshades or other luminescent objects because of its striking appearance when…
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The Lighthouse Project
The Lighthouse Project is an ongoing ode to reusing and emotional attachment to garments through memories and experiences lived. A garment in particular is in permanent transformation with new embroideries that celebrate every visit to every lighthouse. The generations that have grown with fast fashion all around have lost that vision of long term value…