Recent Materials
Recycled felt and leather carpets and wallcoverings
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-08-06 09:30:58 UTC
Floor and Friends re-uses fabrics and bonded leather to produce their hand-made carpets and wall coverings. Wool felt in 53 colours is used to make custom made or standard designs. Recycled leather strenghtens the unique character of the carpets. The wall …
Recycled and devulcanized rubber
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-08-06 09:30:27 UTC
Rubber manufacturers typically throw off waste of 5 to 15 percent – it’s a cost of doing business. These manufacturers now have another, more profitable option. They can recover this waste and crumb it into granules of rubber. They can then mix two parts …
Lightweight foamed concrete
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-06-24 16:52:06 UTC
Development in the production of integral foamed concrete
A core of foamed concrete with a solid outer layer. The kernel and cladding are both made from sand, cement and water and are fully recyclable.
The worldwide production of concrete continues …
Silky fabric made from milk waste
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-05-22 13:06:21 UTC
In Germany alone, every year 1.9 million tons of milk cannot be used for consumption and ends up being waste or a byproduct. Due to process steps that are not up to par with the stringent legislation or because it is a waste product in the process of for …
Decorative sheet material made from recycled newsprint
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-04-07 08:39:21 UTC
The Environ biocomposite® product line is made from recycled newsprint, a soy-based resin and color additives. Environ biocomposite® is sold in 3′×6′ sheet stock and available in various thicknesses. This interior decorative material is available in 4 colors. …
Spice infused paper extends freshness of produce up to 4 times
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-03-21 12:58:02 UTC
Up to 50% of the world’s food supply is lost to spoilage. This enormous, yet often overlooked, global challenge is addressed with a simple innovation; FreshPaper. Developed by Fenugreen, FreshPaper can keep fruits and vegetables fresh for 2-4 times longer. …
Carbon negative Hardwood alternative made from Wheat-straw
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-02-24 04:57:25 UTC
BIOFIBER Wheat is created from a rapidly renewable agricultural resource, wheat-straw, which offers a rich golden alternative to traditional hardwood or panel products. The resins are natural and no VOC’s are emitted.
BIOFIBER is extremely versatile …
Walls cleaning VOC's out of indoor air
by: Mirjam Visser, 2014-01-12 12:23:22 UTC
AirRenew™ Gypsum Board is for use in interior walls and ceilings and is specially designed to offer a healthier living and working environment by improving indoor air quality and offering peace of mind for generations. Unknown to many, the indoor air quality …
Paper alternative to foam plastics
by: Mirjam Visser, 2013-12-12 12:45:56 UTC
Paperfoam is an sustainable alternative to foamed plastic inlays and other packaging. It is made from starch, fibers to fill and water. CD boxes for example are traditionally made out of both paper and plastic which need to be separated for recycling. The …
