Tag: Sustainable Materials
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FIRECLAY TILE
Ceramic, brick and glass tiles. RESOURCESFireclay Tile Inc. is dedicated to discovering the most sustainable methods for manufacturing our products and operating the business. They are the first and only American-made tile company to achieve B Corp Certification and currently ranking in the top 10% of B Corps worldwide. 100% of the scraps and water…
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EARTHWOOL
A semi-rigid fiberglass board in roll form with flexible and compressive strength qualities. RESOURCESMade from recycled glass and sand and uses a bio-based binder- a smarter alternative to phenol/formaldehyde (PF). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTEarthwool insulation is not typically recycled in a closed-loop system and requires specialized programs. It can be down-cycled into materials like concrete reinforcement, but…
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WASBOTTLE
Processed recycled plastic flakes that is itself recyclable. Made for indoor and outdoor furnishings. RESOURCESWasbottle is resistant to chemical agents and impact and non-hygroscopic. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTWith its energy-efficient manufacturing, durable design, and lightweight structure, Wasbottle optimizes resource use by reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and decreasing transportation emissions. creator: Bencore + Autogrilldate: 06.17.22key sustainability feature:…
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RECLAIMED CARGO FLOORING
Recycled cargo flooring made from the steel walls of decommissioned shipping containers. RESOURCESThe shipping containers are largely old white and red oak, these trees were able to grow to full maturity due to the lack of pollution at that time. This makes the wood good quality by being harder, straighter, and longer. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTAll American…
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ACOUSTIC PULP
A sound absorbing wall panel made of potato starch, plant based wax and citrus fruit peels. RESOURCESA 100% bio-based, recyclable and biodegradable material. Every Acoustic Pulp panel comes with unique variations brought to life by its blended organic origins of spruce, pine and wheat bran. BAUX operates a circle program in which acoustic material can…
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WASCOFFEE
Recycled coffee combined with rice husk and a geopolymeric binder used to make eco-design furnishings. RESOURCESThe material follows a circular economy model and is 100% recyclable. It contains 20-25% post-industrial sawmill waste and 20-30% post-consumer recycled coffee grounds. Resource reduction efforts include internal recycling, take-back programs, and using 3kg of coffee grounds per WASCOFFEE table..…
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ACRE WOOD
Made from up-cycled rice hulls and applicable to a variety of uses – from house siding to furniture. RESOURCESACRE is made in a zero-waste U.S. facility from up-cycled rice hulls, a byproduct of rice milling. It is tree-free, PVC-based, and free of phthalates, phenol, formaldehyde, and adhesives. Sourced from local farms, the rice hulls are…
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WOODWOOL
A sound absorbing material of wood, cement and water. RESOURCESAll BAUX products are Forest Stewardship Council certified and Red List Free, indicating that their products are produced using responsible forestry methods and do not contain harmful chemicals. Wood Wool also qualifies for the California Department of Public Health Standards. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTBAUX operates a circular program…
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WASORANGE
Orange peel waste turned into biomaterial PHB to produce design objects. RESOURCESZero waste with biodegradable and compostable polymers that replace traditional plastics. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTThe orange peel waste is often sourced locally, which not only reduces transportation emissions but also supports local agricultural communities. This reduces reliance on industrial-scale waste management solutions and promotes a more…
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Two Works of Art Created Using Ecologically Sustainable Methods
I am submitting two works of art that were both created in ecologically sustainable ways. The first work, ”Unraveling” is made from found fabric that is printed with ink made from handmade natural inks and dyes of branch and trash images found in my Brooklyn neighborhood. The second work, ”Seeking, Grounding” is made from reused…