Durum Recycled Wheat Straw Surfacing by Torzo Made from 70% recycled wheat stalk straw material and 30% acrylic resin, Durum is an elegant and durable surface material that is a perfect fit for any green building project. In addition to millwork applications this surfacing material can also be used as commercial flooring. site: Torzo Durum Recycled Wheat Straw Surfacing by Torzo Made from 70% recycled wheat stalk straw material and 30% acrylic resin, Durum is an elegant and durable surface material that is a perfect fit for any green building project. In addition to millwork applications this surfacing material can also be used as commercial flooring. site: Torzo Durum Recycled Wheat Straw Surfacing by Torzo Made from 70% recycled wheat stalk straw material and 30% acrylic resin, Durum is an elegant and durable surface material that is a perfect fit for any green building project. In addition to millwork applications this surfacing material can also be used as commercial flooring. site: Torzo
Recycled Paper Composite Surfaces by PaperStone PaperStone is a sustainable composite material made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper, proprietary PetroFree phenolic resins and natural pigments. As PaperStone ages it develops a rich patina that is an inherent characteristic of the material. site: PaperStone
Recycled Glass Surfaces by Vetrazzo Vetrazzo is a recycled glass surface comprised of a proprietary formula that combines recycled glass with a cement binder, additives, pigments and other recycled materials. From architectural glass to beer bottles, each coloration is a signature blend with a story all its own. site: Vetrazzo
Recycled Raw Material Countertops from ECO by Cosentino ECO by Cosentino is a durable surface made of 75% recycled content composed of post-industrial or post-consumer materials and is bound by an environmentally friendly resin which comes in part from corn oil. ECO is an ideal substitute for natural or engineered stone. site: ECO by Cosentino
Jerusalem Sand Quartzite Surfaces by CaesarStone Mimicking the look of Jerusalem stone, CaesarStone’s Jerusalem Sand quartzite surfaces are created by manufacturing slabs from a mixture of ground quartz aggregates, pigments and polymers. The end product contains unprecedented physical properties that have proven to be superior to those of marble, granite and other manufactured surfaces. site: Caesarstone
Recycled Glass & Concrete Surfaces by IceStone The first durable surface to achieve McDonough Braungart’s Cradle to Cradle Gold certification, IceStone is made from 100% recycled glass and cement. IceStone surfaces are available in a variety of shades that range from soft, earth-toned neutrals to rich, vibrant colors. site: IceStone
Cascade Paper Composite Countertops by Richlite Inspired by the Cascade Mountain Range, Richlite’s new line of layered paper-composite countertops are available in six color variations and feature multi-color edges for discerning tastes in design. All Richlite materials, including the Cascade collection, are made with either FSC-Certified or postconsumer recycled paper. site: Richlite
Leather Butterfly Pulls by Emanuela Frattini Magnusson for Spinneybeck Designed by noted architect Emanuela Frattini Magnusson, the Butterfly Pulls are constructed of 100% vegetable tanned, full grain, aniline dyed leather. These pulls are easily installed and are further complimented with elegant stainless steel hardware site: Spinneybeck
Corian Illumination Series by Dupont With the combination of light and the unique thermoformable properties of DuPont Corian solid surface - the Illumination Series transforms light into a tangible element that can be shaped and molded within architectural environments. site: Dupont
Red Jasper Gemstone Countertops by Prexury These gorgeous slab countertops are made of Red Jasper gemstones that are fused together using a high quality epoxy resin, and then calibrated and polished. Red Jasper is renowned for connecting with the deep, stabilizing energy of the earth, and is associated with health, re-birth, and inspiration. site: Prexury
Abet Wood Veneer Laminate by Abet Laminati Abet Wood is a veneer laminate in which the natural appearance of real wood is combined with the high-grade properties of laminate through “precomposti” veneer manufacturing technology. This collection consists of 22 different wood veneer species including oak, wenge, walnut, cherry, teak and Venezuelan boxwood. site: Abet Laminati
Zinc Countertops by Handcrafted Metal Featuring a smooth turndown and return on bottom, the Normandie countertop by Handcrafted Metal is shown in zinc with a medium patina. The countertop has been reversed hammered for that ‘time-worn’ texture. site: Handcrafted Metal
ZEN Quartzite Countertops by Silestone Silestone’s Zen series features eight peaceful colors that transcend the ordinary countertop color spectrum. The series’ sophisticated palette of moody tones makes it the perfect quartzite surfacing material for modern interiors. site: Silestone
Recycled Glass Ceramics by Float Glass Industries A new generation of products made from 100% recycled glass is a Float Glass Industries specialty. Their Decoran (interiors) and Structuran (exteriors) glass ceramic product lines are made exclusively from manufacturing waste that has been diverted from landfills. Exhibiting the combined characteristics of glass and natural stone, glass ceramics are extremely durable while offering different levels of translucency. Both products are offered in 9 standard colors and are available in a hammered or polished finish. site: Float Glass Industries available through The Greenhouse Effect (UK) and Coverings Etc (US) Recycled Glass Ceramics by Float Glass Industries A new generation of products made from 100% recycled glass is a Float Glass Industries specialty. Their Decoran (interiors) and Structuran (exteriors) glass ceramic product lines are made exclusively from manufacturing waste that has been diverted from landfills. Exhibiting the combined characteristics of glass and natural stone, glass ceramics are extremely durable while offering different levels of translucency. Both products are offered in 9 standard colors and are available in a hammered or polished finish. site: Float Glass Industries available through The Greenhouse Effect (UK) and Coverings Etc (US)