Tag: Waste Reduction
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MARBLE PLASTIC CORE COLLECTION
Core Collection used recycled post industrial plastic to create plastic sheets commonly used for furniture, countertops, and wall coverings. RESOURCESMarble plastics uses 100% post industrial recycled plastic from around the Midwest. It consists of: electronics, TV screens, bread tags, refrigerator liners, and more. The sheets are waterproof, scratch-resistant, fully recyclable, can be cut with standard…
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HARDENED WOOD FLOORS
Innovatice hardwood flooring made with recycled and renewable materials. a wood-based click floor that can be reused, is locally produced and where the raw wood comes from FSC-certified forests. RESOURCESThe raw wood used to make Woodura planks comes from local FSC-certified forests. Woodura planks have a circular lifestyle, where old planks can serve as core…
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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…
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SIERRA COVER CLOTH
100% rayon cloth an acid-free paper substrate backing. RESOURCESFSC® certified rayon cloth with tissue paper backing to reduce material waste during production. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTLightweight backing reduces glue overflow and flaking, minimizing waste and energy used during manufacturing. HUMAN HEALTHAcid-free, non-toxic materials make it safe for workers and end users. SOCIAL EQUITY Supports sustainable fiber sourcing…
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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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CUPRO
Cupro is a “regenerated cellulose” fibre made from cotton waste fibers, known as linter, which stick out of the cottonseed and are too small to spin. RESOURCESCupro is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton linter, a by-product of cotton seeds, producing a silky, plant-based fabric similar to TENCEL Lyocell or modal. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTCupro repurposes…
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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…