The document provides information on sustainable material options for various interior elements, including floor coverings, wall finishes, ceiling finishes, and furniture materials. It describes recycled glass tiles, sustainable cork flooring, coconut timber flooring, green concrete, natural woolen carpet, slate-ish wall finishes, natural clay plasters, eco stucco, coco tiles, sustainable paints, recycled ceiling tiles, bamboo ceiling tiles, stretch ceiling tiles, and crystal foldscape ceiling tiles. For each material, it highlights their sustainable attributes such as being made from recycled or renewable sources, having low VOC emissions, and providing indoor environmental benefits. Recommended product sources are also provided.

1. Sustainable Material
Catalogue
Azra Maliha
201420058

2. We are aiming to provide you and your home the best
material choices which are on trend and will improve
your indoor environment quality and aesthetic looks, so
amazingly that you can breath the air of freshness !
We highly recommend you to check out the following
materials and the suggested companies before you
proceed to design any interior spaces.

3. Floor coverings Ceiling finishes
Wall finishes Furniture materials

4. 1. Floor coverings

5. 1. Recycled Glass Tiles
 Non-absorptive, won’t mildew or mold in damp
environments
 Easy to maintain and won’t stain
 Will reflect light rather than absorb it, adding that
additional layer of light some rooms need
 100% recyclable and renewable and sustainable
 No VOCs or toxins
 Comes in diverse shapes, sizes, colors, textures. Also
available to order customized tiles o planks
70 percent of all glass still ends up in landfills. Because of the durable
nature of glass, it doesn't break down over time in landfills. Recycled
glass tile is a good way to keep glass products from building up in
landfills. In addition to helping conserve the environment, homeowners
getting a unique product that adds style to their home.
Recycled glass tiles are produced by melting down waste glass in
furnaces heated to a temperature exceeding 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.
The molten glass is then stamped into shape, hand trimmed and ground
to its finished form. This sort of workmanship gives each tile both a
professional finish and a hand-crafted appeal
[recommended company: www.fireclaytile.com]

6. Uses in interior:
 Kitchen and bathroom flooring
 Residential floorings
 Commercial floorings

7. 2. Sustainable Cork
Flooring(with veneer finish)
Sustainable cork flooring is made by mixing an adhesive Cork Paneling
with “waste” cork granules from bottle-stopper production. It’s available
in a range of finishes, from wood tones to tile look-alikes, and its natural
propensity to repel water and provide acoustic insulation are bonus
qualities.
LVCork™ is 80% cork coupled with a layer of real wood (15% of total
thickness), over which is a vinyl wear layer that provides tremendous
surface wear resistance on a natural, comfortable surface. Resilient
LVCork™ comes in a wood strip format, and is ideal for use in high
occupancy traffic and areas prone to moisture. Ceramic coating provides
much greater wear resistance than other cork products
 3.2mm x 100mm x 900mm
 Conglomerated cork base, real wood decorative veneer face, vinyl
backer and wear layer with a square-edged profile
 Finish: Water-based acrylic urethane with ceramic Nano-particles
 100% recycled, post-industrial, rapidly renewable Material
 Thermal and acoustic properties
 Stain resistant
 Qualifies for LEED points
[ recommended company: http://www.sustainableflooring.com/lvcork-cork-flooring/]

8. Uses in interior:
 Hospitality flooring
 Residential floorings
 Commercial floorings

9. 3. Coconut timber
The oldest trees are harvested and used. None of them bear fruit at 60 –
80 years old, which means that they would be dying soon anyway. Also,
unlike other types of wood that are harvested for production, coconut
trees grow rapidly within only a few years. Usually the trees take 5-6
years to become ready to bear fruit, which is great for producers of
sustainable lumber. These two factors help the sustainability aspect of
coconut palm for use in the house for flooring or other aspects of the
house.
Costs for coconut palm are greatly reduced in comparison with many of
the other woods. Its wood is reminiscent in appearance to mahogany;
and much more fibrous grain. Coconut trees have no annual growth rings,
rays, heartwood or branches, meaning that coconut timber is free from
knots and other such imperfections.
 Made with 100% reclaimed plantation grown
coconut palm trees
 Fire resistance classification: Class B, Test surface
burning in accordance with ASTM E84
 IEQc4.4: Low-Emitting Materials (No Added Urea-
Formaldehyde: PlybooPure)
 Custom sizes of planks
 Weight varies per plank and can be custom ordered.
[recommended company: http://www.plyboo.com]

10. Uses in interior:

11. 4. Green concrete
Fly ash is a by-product of coal-burning power plants, and in the past,
almost 75% of fly ash produced made its way to landfills. Recycled fly
ash, when mixed with lime and water, forms a compound similar to
Portland cement and is extremely strong and durable. High-volume fly
ash concrete displaces more than 25% of the cement used in traditional
concrete, reducing the amount of emissions needed to make the concrete
mix.
Replacing energy-consuming Portland cement with recyclable materials
and minerals offers two distinct benefits to the environment. It
significantly reduces the amount of CO2 released into the atmosphere
and it minimizes massive landfill disposal. Concrete can also incorporate
recycled products, such as crushed glass, bits of recycled plastic, marble
chips and metal shavings. Concrete itself can also be recycled at the end
of its long service life.
• A healthy alternative for those with allergies by helping
maintain clean air
• One of the most durable materials on earth
• Is ideal for use with radiant floor heating because concrete
is an excellent radiator of the heat
• Works great with passive solar designs as it absorbs the
heat during the day and releases the stored heat as needed at
night
• 100% renewable and sustainable with zero VOC
[recommended company: coastalcreteflooring.co.za/]

12. Uses in interior:

13. 5. Natural woolen carpet
Carpets made from unsustainable products can catch mites and insects
and germs and lead to poor IAQ which can be a risk to human health.
Carpets made from 100% natural materials, such as wool are one of the
best choices for soft flooring till today. They also acts as filter by
capturing dust particles which can be removed easily while vacuuming or
cleaning. Being 100% wool, the raw materials do not require killing the
sheep and also production is very fast. The carpet can be recyclable after
full life-cycle or it is fully degradable too.
Not only the material of carpet, the backing and installation also matters.
This carpet has natural jute backing and non-toxic adhesive. It is also
certified by LEED and tested by Indoor Air Quality Carpet Testing
Program.
• 100% wool
• Natural jute backing
• Weaves are done for air to pass, meaning low heat
retention
• Comes with felt pad on request for colder climates
• Recyclable and renewable
[recommended company: naturescarpet.com]

14. Uses in interior:

15. 2. Wall finishes

16. 1. Slate-ish
• Made from 100% reclaimed scrap material
• For use on interior, vertical wall surfaces and ceilings
• Made in the US
• Lightweight and easy to install
• Choose your color, size, and case quantity
• Available as Loose Tiles or in Pre-mounted Panels
Slate-ish is made from paper-laminate composite materials. These solid
core laminates are made from layers of paper and resin, which is heated
and pressed. These materials are normally for partitions and other wall
finishes for residential and commercial uses. Scrap material from
fabricators are brought to make this product. The sink cutouts, awkward
shapes, or pieces that are too small to be used in normal applications
become useful as the raw material.
The extremely useful paper recycling in this product makes it very much
sustainable. Additional functional characteristics have been added to the
product. All together it has very low embodied energy and contributes to
a healthy indoor.
[recommended company: http://www.slate-ish.com/

17. Uses in interior:

18. 2. Natural clay plasters
• 100% natural, compostable, biodegradable
• Non toxic, mold resistant, zero VOC
• UV resistant, humidity refrigerator, absorbs odor
• Acoustic absorber, low embodied energy
• Breathable, seamless and durable
Clay plasters help regulate relative humidity in an interior space and their
hygroscopic nature means they can absorb and desorb moisture from the
atmosphere, which keeps levels of relative humidity at the optimum for
human comfort within a range of 30-70%. This means that there is less
chance for mold development and can decrease the transmission of
airborne bacteria and viruses which is beneficial to asthma sufferers and to
human health in general.
The product is produced by traditional methods using natural sands and
clays. They contain no chemical ingredients, are non-toxic and release no
VOC’s, and are beneficial to people with chemical sensitivities and to
everyone in terms of creating safe and healthy living, eating and working
environments. They also carry a significantly lower embodied energy than
conventional and lime based plasters and paints. 100% biodegradable and
will release no toxic waste into the environment on disposal.
[recommended company: https://clay-works.com/

19. Uses in interior:
 Restaurant
 Residential
 Commercial
 Retail

20. 3. Eco stucco™
• 100% sustainable
• Made with natural products with zero VOC primers
and sealers
• material naturally hardens and strengthens
• require no painting and remain virtually
maintenance-free.
Ecostucco™ is a range of proprietary lime plasters designed to provide
healthy, functional, and sustainable mineral finishes for interior, exterior
walls and ceilings. Essentially composed of natural mineral with minimal
but expert preparation, eco stucco™ results in a long lasting crust of
calcium carbonate derived from both the presence of sand and the
carbonation of lime.
Ecostucco™ products are packaged in bags or carton boxes that can
typically be recycled through traditional waste management programs. In
addition, all eco stucco™ finish products are delivered white and are tinted
on site, reducing leftover waste material. Sand makes 50 to 70% of the
material volume by weight of plaster. It is resourced regionally near project
sites where it is extracted. During installation and ever after eco stucco™
base coats, finish coats, and sealers emit virtually no VOCs and greatly help
to eliminate sick building syndrome and other effects such as allergic
sensitization or asthmatic symptoms.
[recommended company: https://ecostucco.com/

21. Uses in interior:
 Residential
 Commercial
 Retail

22. 4. Coco tiles
• Recycled Content 70+% post-industrial recycled material
• Tile construction: Mesh-backed tiles
• Fire Rating: Class C (Class A treatment available
• Rapidly Renewable Materials
• Manufactured with 70+% rapidly renewable raw material
• Stylish and customizable
Kirei is a company which leads the pack in this effort with a
striking new line of textured coconut shell tiles. Typically, shells
left over after harvest are discarded or burned, adding to landfill
waste and air pollution. Each tile is finished with low-VOC resin
and set on a backer made of sustainably harvested wood. The
tiles are easily cut with a dry tile saw and installed with panel
adhesive and nails. For basic cleaning, a dusting cloth or damp rag
with a mild household cleaner will do the trick. .
Kirei products are manufactured with rapidly renewable and
recycled content, as well as low- or nodded-urea-formaldehyde
adhesives, and can help projects gain LEED points in different
areas.
[recommended company: http://kireiusa.com/kirei-coco-tiles/

23. Uses in interior:
 Residential
 Commercial
 Hospitality

24. 5. Sustainable paints
• Rugged Durability
• True Zero VOC, even after being colored with our exclusive
liquefied mineral colorant system
• Easy Application
• Up to 4 LEED Points on LEED projects
• Improves air quality up to 50% by its use
• Bio Preferred
Green Planet Paints® is a sustainable product which has its high
premium line of high-performance interior clay alkyd paints, Bio-
Acrylic paints and Sealers, and its Bio-Mineral stains. 40% bio
content, it exceeds all the bio preferred standards set years ago for
the paint industry. It has no petrochemical components, no heavy
metal dryers like all the others, and it is so durable even the large
manufactures are overwhelmed with its capabilities.
The coating products are free from any harmful chemicals and
VOCs. All the products are long lasting, highly sustainable,
exceeds bio preferred standards and some are MPI Tested. Our
products are as closest to nature as humanly possible for durable
non-fading paints.
[recommended company: https://www.greenplanetpaints.com/

25. Uses in interior:

26. 3. Ceiling finishes

27. 1. Ceilume’s ceiling tiles
• Ceilume's 2 ft. x 4 ft. ceiling panels
• Class A fire rated
• Greengard Gold Certified for Indoor Air Quality
• Dust-free, mildew free, mold free, recyclable
• LEED certified
Post-industrial recycled tiles in Tin, Copper, Bronze, and Cherry
Wood finishes, we take leftover material from making the original
tiles and carefully handle it to ensure cleanliness and consistency.
Then we feed it into specialized granulators, which convert it to
confetti-like bits of plastic - a process that produces zero waste.
This 100% recycled feedstock is finally processed into sheet form
and laminated resulting in material that is 98% recycled.
Ceilume tiles require 75% less raw material during the
manufacturing process, weigh less, nest better, and require roughly
one quarter the cargo space, making shipping far more efficient
and less impactful on the planet.
[recommended company: http://www.ceilume.com/

28. Uses in interior:
 Residential
 Commercial
 Hospitality

29. 2. ReWall ceiling tiles
• Sizes range from standard 2' x 2' to 2' x 4' and are 3/16"
thick
• Completely safe — non-toxic, zero VOCs; no chemicals,
water or glues used
• Fire-resistant — Class C flame and smoke rated, Class A
avail by special order
• Tough and durable
• Moisture and mold-resistant
The product is made of 100% recycled content from milk and
food cartons that are shredded and then compressed into panels.
They are made without formaldehyde glues, water or chemicals,
emit no VOCs, and achieve the highest rating (10 out of 10) for
mold resistance under the ASTM D 3273 test method. All these
products have very low carbon footprints, contain 59% bio-based
content, are recognized as USDA BioPrefered products and
qualify for numerous LEED points.
Unlike most ceiling panels that break or stain easily and have to be
replaced, ReWall Ceiling Tiles are extremely tough and highly
moisture-resistant.
[recommended company: http://www.rewallsolutions.com

30. Uses in interior:
 Retail
 Commercial
 Industrial

31. 3. Bamboo ceiling
• It features a beautiful natural grain that can be stained to
warm or cool a room.
• It is very light but incredibly strong
• Treated bamboo is easy to clean and install.
• It is inexpensive and available in a wide range of styles and
finishes.
Bamboo is a resource that reaches full hardness and maturity in five
years. Traditional hardwoods such as oak and maple take at least 60
years to reach a harvestable size. Bamboo re-grows quickly after it has
been harvested so it is sustainable and easily renewable. It features an
uncommonly high carbon absorption rate and releases oxygen into the
atmosphere. All parts of the bamboo plant are utilized to produce a
wide variety of products and the harvesting and production result in
minimal impact on the environment.
Bamboo is also easy to grow, because of the root systems. Running
bamboo species are especially easy to grow, as they produce several
shoots at a time, and will take over as much room as they possibly can.
[recommended company: http://www.rewallsolutions.com

32. Uses in interior:
 Retail
 Commercial
 Hospitality
 Residential

33. 4. Stretch ceiling
• mold resistant
• most sustainable and eco-friendly materials on the market
• Acoustical and thermal comfort
• The installation is very safe, but still requires to follow
basic safety rules on a working site.
Fabric stretch ceilings are manufactured with unharmful natural
resources only; film stretch ceiling is made of polyvinylchloride,
thermo-plastic polymer, which manufacturing becomes more and
more green and less harmful for the environment with every year.
Both, fabric and film ceilings are fire resistant, do not absorb odors
and does not accumulate dust, safely hides lighting fixtures,
ventilation, alarm, fire systems, saves energy inside the room and can
be a great acoustical solution.
Fabric ceilings pass through the airflow, that lets air circulate behind
the canvas. The tools in their majority are mechanical and do not
require electrical energy, made of wood, metal and pvc.

34. Uses in interior:
 Retail
 Commercial
 Hospitality
 Residential

35. 5. Crystal Foldscapes Ceiling Tiles
• 100% recyclable and renewable
• Length 23.75 in / 60 cm
• Width 23.75 in / 60 cm
• Height 3 in / 7.62 cm
• Thickness .07 in / 1.78 mm
• Weight .05 lb / 23 g
This product is made from 30% Recycled post-consumer cardboard.
The advantage of using waste fibers is that they will be diverted from
landfills and require less energy to process the raw materials. material
selection is based on recyclability via existing infrastructures or ability
to fit into natural cycles and processes. Products are designed for
disassembly so that the recyclable and biodegradable components can
be easily separated.
This product is designed to nest, flat-pack or otherwise require limited
packaging to minimize its logistics carbon footprint. The raw materials
used to make this product are FSC certified wood fibers. This
certification traces the origin of the fibers ensuring the paper or board
is made from responsibly harvested and managed forests.
[recommended company: http://mioculture.com/

36. Uses in interior:
 Commercial
 Residential

37. 4. Furniture materials

38. 1. Bio Laminate
• Tabletops, work surfaces, and other surface applications
• higher degree of stain resistance in accordance with ASTM
testing
• higher degree of flexibility and impact resistance
• ability to be customized with graphics
• Customization available for colors, veneer finish or graphics
• Contributes to LEED and IAQ
Biosurf is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional high pressure
laminates and thermofoils. It uses a blend of corn and soybeans to
produce a durable laminate film and applying it over a green MDF
substrate made from 100% recycled wood fiber, no VOCs or added
formaldehyde. Graphics are printed on the back of the BioSurf wear
layer. Adding logos and custom designs is possible with BioSurf’s
digital printing technology.
BioSurf uses a combination of water-based adhesive, heat, and
vacuum to achieve the bonding of materials. A wear layer
approximately 5 times thicker than the melamine formaldehyde wear
surface on laminates, providing additional wear resistance that protects
the patterns and colors from wear results of tabor resistance.
[recommended company: http://www.baltix.com

39. Applicable furnitures :

40. 2. Polywood®
• Built to withstand hot sun, snowy winters, and strong
coastal winds
• Cleans easily and is not prone to splinter, crack, chip, peel, or
rot
• UV protectant and color continuously throughout the HDPE
material
• Marine-grade quality stainless steel hardware
This furniture material contains eco-friendly components and will
resist many of nature’s elements. Constructed from recycled milk jug
lumber and combined with marine-grade quality stainless steel
hardware for a high performance product, Polywood furniture is both
long lasting and durable. 99% of the factory waste is recycled back
into manufacturing.
POLYWOOD® lumber is a low-maintenance, recyclable lumber – the
premier wood alternative in outdoor furniture with its all-weather
endurance, improved aesthetics and exceptional durability.
[recommended company: https://www.polywoodinc.com/

41. Applicable furnitures :

42. 3. Natural Rattan
• Flexible, strength and durable
• 100% renewable and natural
• Aesthetic looks
• Comes in various designs
Rattan is a close relative of the palm tree. It is a type of a vine that
rapidly grows in the jungles of South Eastern region. It grows in the
shape of a pole, and its diameter varies between one to three inches. It
is one of the strongest woods and possesses the ability to grow up
high as hundred feet. Rattan harvesting and processing provides an
alternatives to logging timber in areas where forests are scarce. In fact,
rattan grows best under some sort of tree cover including secondary
forest, fruit orchards, tree plantations or rubber estates. As a result
rattan planting indirectly protects tree cover, along with forests.
Rattan wicker (Weaved) furnitures are latest in trend for its down to
earth look, comfort, durability and sustainability. It is manufactured
from all natural materials so there is no scope of chemicals or harmful
VOCs.
[recommended company: http://www.baltix.com

43. Applicable furnitures :

44. 4. EKOply
• Rigid sheet available in 19mm
• Significantly longer long lasting compared to timber and
plywood
• Rot and weather proof
• Tough and durable
• No maintenance costs
• Chew resistant and non-toxic to animals.
• Acid and chemical resistant
EKOply sheet is manufactured from 100% waste plastic which
typically ends up being land-filled or incinerated. Each sheet is
engineered to perform as an alternative to imported plywood, or
to virgin plastic panels, yet in turn are fully recyclable at end-of-
life.
As well as being one of the most innovative new building
materials to hit the UK market in recent years, it's also one of the
most environmentally-friendly and economical. the skin is
approximately 70-80% Polyethylene which is all from the recycled
raw material.
[recommended company: http://www.slpw.co.uk

45. Applicable furnitures :

46. 5. Bio Laminate
• Attractive beautiful in color and texture
• Gives aesthetic and vintage value to the interior
• Recyclable and reusable
• 100% natural, no VOCs
• Improves IAQ
Reclaimed lumber is processed wood retrieved from its original application
for purposes of subsequent use. Most reclaimed lumber comes from
timbers and decking rescued from old barns, factories and warehouses. The
wood's unique appearance, its contribution to green building, the history
of the wood's origins, and the wood's physical characteristics such as
strength, stability and durability makes it very popular choice as sustainable
material. The increased strength of reclaimed wood is often attributed to
the lack of air pollution that existed up until the 20th century.
Using reclaimed wood can earn credits towards achieving LEED project
certification. Because reclaimed wood is considered recycled content, it
meets the 'materials and resources' criteria for LEED certification, and
because some reclaimed lumber products are Forest Stewardship Council
(FSC) certified, they can qualify for LEED credits under the 'certified
wood' category.
[recommended company: http://www.baltix.com

47. Applicable furnitures :

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