Tag: Reuse
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TARKETT iQ FLOORING

Bio-attributed vinyl flooring sheets. Per the mass balance approach, both synthetic and natural polymers are mixed together with a bio-plasticizer in a proprietary mix that reduces the carbon emissions by 60%, when compared to traditional homogeneous vinyl floors. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTPer the mass balance approach, both synthetic and natural polymers are mixed together with a bio-plasticizer…
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RECYCLED GLASS PANELS

Recycled Glass Décor is made from 98% recycled glass and other repurposed materials, produced in a water and energy-efficient closed-loop system. RESOURCESThe décor is made from at least 98% recycled glass and incorporates other recycled materials such as resin (up to 60% recycled content) and industrial byproducts. Manufacturing uses a closed-loop system that reclaims 21…
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NATURAL LEAVES PANELS

Resin encased leaves used as wall panels. RESOURCESThe wall panels are made from all natural tree leaves. 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. To further extend…
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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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Adaptive Reuse: 1800s Barn | Contemporary Marketplace

Located in a town where historic colonial homes about contemporary tech offices, an underutilized barn in the center of town offers a unique opportunity for the collaboration of old meets new in the town of Westford, MA. Through circular design strategies, a proposal for a bi-weekly market for local rotating vendors suggests a merging of…

