Tag: Waste Reduction
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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…
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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…