Tag: Waste Reduction
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CARNEGIE XOREL
Xorel is a 85% Biobased PE, 15% PE backing technology that prevents stains and moisture in textiles while allowing vapor to escape. RESOURCESCarnegie uses a biobased Xorel and polypropylene to make their textiles. Carnegie also has a return program for samples and decommissioned projects that use their product. Once received the product is sent to…
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ECODOMO LEATHER VENEER
100% recycled leather veneer. RESOURCESThe production of hide leather often involves a massive amount of water and the use of harmful chemicals during the tanning process. By using recycled leathers, Ecodomo cuts the demand for hide leathers and fewer leathers end up in landfills. The recycled leather veneer is made from pulverized leather fibers reclaimed from…
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SUPER ORGANIC
100% natural wall coverings exclusively made from plants. RESOURCESThe collections has a variety of composite materials made from 100% organic hay, wood straws, petals, and leaves. Available in large panel dimensions, SuperOrganic can be glued directly to the wall like a traditional wall covering and uses a water based adhesive. The material is certified by:…
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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…