Thursday, October 23, 2008

tiles made from recycled glass and/or porcelain


"The ITT project included both EnviroPLANK and EnviroSLAB - both made entirely from 100% recycled glass and/or porcelain and color-pigmented epoxy resin. These eco-friendly materials have the appearance of terrazzo and are available in a wide range of colors - from cobalt blue to ruby red, or brown and amber for less dramatic treatments. EnviroPLANK flooring comes in pieces that are "laid out in a staggered or random bond fashion," hence achieving the look of wood flooring. Besides the unique EnviroPLANK, the company makes EnviroSLAB, a 1" thick alternative to marble countertops. Like Corian and similar products, the EnviroGLAS line is easy to clean and resistant to stains. Tim Whaley, the mind behind all the EnviroGLAS products, sought to use discarded materials to design strong, green, beautiful building materials. Which is exactly what he did."

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