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Tile

Tile - a traditional building material millenia old - now made green instead of merely traditional through the use of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled materials: recycled glass and granite dust.

During the last ten years our manufacturers have worked to incorporate many different post-industrial recycled products into the tile's clay body in order to reduce landfill.

 


Debris Series Tile


These tiles come in a variety of beautiful colors – including 36 matte and 40 glossy colors. All of the tiles can come in gradations from 1” to 12” square, and can be sold in either square feet or individual pieces.

Made from 100% post-industrial waste. Ingredients include 50%  clay, 25% granite dust, 19% broken window panes, and 6% recycled glass bottles

Uses about ½ the energy to make comparable products such as ceramic tile

Production of our recycled glass tile produces zero emissions

Made from a sustainable material

These products may be installed like any other tile

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also sell various styles of borders and accents made from 100% recycled glass in matte and glossy finishes.


Jelly Bean Tiles

Recycled glass, shells or rock is manufactured into tile by crushing it, and then tumbling it to produce a round look, which minimizes any danger from sharp edges. The pieces are sorted and mesh-mounted. The styles below are ideal for shower floors, backsplashes and wall tiles. They come in the following sizes: 4": x 4",  4" x 12" and 12" x 12".


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Bamboo Renewable, recyclable and biodegradable, bamboo flooring is a true gem in modern sustainable architecture. Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth, growing up to 6” per day, making it a very sustainable and renewable material. It is as strong as oak hardwood and comes in solid or hand-scraped finishes and five colors.  

Cork As the bark of the cork oak tree (part of the beech family), cork is a hearty renewable resource. Due to the air-filled, light nature of cork, it provides a comfortable cushion underfoot as it gives under compression and affords the unique ability to “bounce-back”, reducing noise, making it perfect for multi-level homes, office spaces, museums and places of worship.

Marmoleum For the chemically sensitive and allergic, Marmoleum is the natural anti-bacterial surface you've been looking for. Made from pine tree rosins, wood flour and linseed oil, this flooring will glam your interior and keep your family or office environment healthy. It's healthy, safe and beautiful for any home or institution.

Kirei This unique boarding is made from recycled Sorghum plants. Sorghum is the plant that molasses is made of. It also has a very durable stem that is harnessed after the plant has exhausted its life and pressed between sheets of particle wood. Strong and durable, Kirei will add a unique ambiance to any atmosphere.

Paperstone Can you cut paper with a knife? Sure, but not Paperstone. Paperstone is made of recycled post-industrial paper pressed with natural resins and cured to a hardness that can be used as a countertop, rainboard, even flooring.

Tile It was natural to begin with, but we've made it more so by bringing you tile that is partially constructed from recycled materials. Whether as a floor or an accent, enjoy the color and shine that people have cherished from glass for centuries.

Icestone An exciting new material becoming popular for countertops is Icestone, a mixture of 100% recycled glass and concrete. It looks and performs like mined stone and is installed and maintained like granite.

Wool Artificial fabric carpets are a chemical horror show, but wool is a fantastic natural fiber, whether for carpets, clothing or mattresses. Not only that, the green versions are a much more comfortable fabric!

Salvaged Wood This is a wonderful renewable resource and building material, but it's also possible to work with wood without cutting down forests to do so. Reclaimed wood may be your answer.

Grass and Sisal Whether wall to wall, or as area rugs, these natural fibers are affordable and stain-resistant. Available in multiple textures and weaves.

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