Tag: Social Responsibility

• February 21, 2026

  ETHOS MODULAR

  Coming soon Tandus Centiva carpeting. Ethos Modular carpet backing can be placed with any of Tandus Centiva’s modular carpets. Backing for carpeting in heavy traffic areas such as schools, hospitals, hotels, retail, offices, and other spaces. RESOURCESEthos carpet backing is made from reclaimed polyvinyl butyral (PVB), a recycled polymer film reclaimed from windshields and other…
• February 21, 2026

  BOTANICA TINCTORIA

  Botanica Tinctoria is naturally dyed trimmings and threads, including ribbons, rickrack, voile, crocheted lace, embroidery thread, and cotton lace. RESOURCESOrganic and conventional cotton trimmings are dyed with BioDye India in a closed-loop process. Dyestuffs are obtained from sustainable sources such as leaves, fruits, by-products, and regenerative stems. All waste materials are biodegradable. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTEnvironmentally safe…
• February 21, 2026

  COGENT CONNECT

  Coming soon Antimony-free polyester material used for upholstery. RESOURCESCogent Connect is made from 100% antimony free polyester. Antimony is a heavy metal commonly used in the production of polyester. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTCogent Connect is manufactured with at least 50% renewable energy. HUMAN HEALTHCogent Group products use a safe alternative to antimony, which releases toxins into the…
• February 19, 2026

  CASCADE COIL

  

  Cascade Coil is a long-lasting, flexible, lightweight, and easy-to-install woven-wire fabric. Cascade Coil’s flexible weave and innumerable support points make it an effective solution for decorating, partitioning, and securing structures for a variety of spaces. RESOURCESCascade sources its wire from manufacturers that use a high percentage of recycled content, some with a scrap base as…
• February 19, 2026

  TAGUA NUT

  

  The tagua nut grows on Phytelepha trees in South America and is used as a sustainable and ethical alternative to ivory. When carved, the tagua wood has a smooth texture and an off-white color. Tagua nut can then be dyed with natural and non-toxic pigments. Tagua is typically used to make buttons, jewelry, ornaments, and…
• February 19, 2026

  TERRA GREEN TILE

  Coming soon Terra Green Tile is composed of 55% post-industrial recycled glass. Used for interior, non-structural surfaces such as countertops and cabinets. RESOURCESThe tiles are made from 55% recycled glass, and the remaining mass of the tiles is made from natural day (far less than typical ceramic ties) Terra Green Ceramics source and produce within…
• February 19, 2026

  MIURA BOARD

  

  An extremely durable recycled alternative to wood, made from 100% waste materials with an over 10-year guarantee for continuous outdoor use RESOURCESMiura Board® is manufactured from 100% recycled materials, including commingled plastic waste and high-tenacity fibers such as rice hulls and recycled Nylon/PET carpet fibers. The patented process uses waste materials without washing or additives,…
• February 9, 2026

  VERSACORK

  

  A mosaic sheet made from post-industrial wine cork discs—by-products of Portugal’s wine industry—laid on paper backing. Harvested sustainably every 7–9 years, cork is anti-microbial, versatile, and an effective thermal and acoustic insulator. RESOURCESVersacork mosaic sheets are made from post-industrial wine cork discs, a sustainable by-product of Portugal’s cork industry, offering natural thermal and acoustic insulation,…
• February 9, 2026

  ISF COATINGS

  

  High-performance architectural powder coating that is a sustainable alternative to liquid PVDF paint. RESOURCESThis coating is based on 100% FEVE fluoropolymer resin. The FEVE fluoropolymer resin makes up 65%–75% of the total paint formulation, with the remainder comprised of pigments, additives, and fillers. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTIt is more eco-friendly than traditional liquid coatings because it contains…
• January 18, 2026

  PAPER STONE

  

  A food-safe solid surfacing panel that combines FSC certified recycled and FSC certified mix post-consumer recycled paper. RESOURCESPaperstone is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and a proprietary, petroleum free resin. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTN/A HUMAN HEALTHNo detectable formaldehyde in the resin. SOCIAL EQUITY Icestone is a certified B-Stone corporation. Icestone hires the homeless, refugees, and trains…