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Designers tell me there are not many local options for sustainable building materials - so I'm proud to announce Critical. Cleanstone are now both Living Building Challenge™ (LBC) and Green Star certified! This is a game-changer for your eco-conscious projects. Share this post to your designer mate to help promote locally made materials that are better for our planet. Here's what Cleanstone's certifications mean for you - SOUND ON 😂 : Reduced Environmental Impact: LBC and Green Star are rigorous certifications that ensure materials meet strict sustainability criteria. Enhanced Project Credibility: By incorporating certified materials like Cleanstone, you can elevate your design proposals and showcase your commitment to sustainability. Streamlined Certification Process: Using LBC and Green Star certified materials simplifies the overall certification process for your projects. Here's a technical breakdown of Critical. Cleanstone's benefits that are now 3rd party verified and tested in a lab: 1. Near carbon neutral. Cleanstone now have an emissions profile of avg. 0.0028CO2e/kg. This means compared to materials that use virgin plastics as part of their ingredients, Cleanstone can help avoid circa 1,250x the carbon emissions. 2. Cleanstone is fully circular. Made from 100% recycled plastics, that firstly will last a lifetime. But if trends change, Cleanstone can be returned to Critical. to be made into new Cleanstone, endlessly 3. Cleanstone is Red List ingredients free and does not emit VOCs contributing to healthier fit out environments; well because, it's made from 100% recycled plastics ... nothing else. Want to elevate your next project's sustainability credentials? Here are 3 tips: 💚 Embrace Certified Materials: Seek out options like LBC and Green Star certified recycled plastic panels, FSC-certified wood, or low-VOC finishes. ☁ Design for Efficiency: Optimize energy and water use through smart design choices like natural light integration and water-saving fixtures. Partner with Sustainable Suppliers: Collaborate with companies committed to the circular economy and responsible sourcing practices, like CriticalDesign.nz. You can download our green credentials on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gwfWNPUA #SustainableDesign #FitOut #InteriorDesign #CriticalDesign #Cleanstone #RecycledPlasticPanels #LivingBuildingChallenge #GreenStar #CircularEconomy

A circular economy isn’t just a buzzword - it’s the foundation of what we do at Interface. Our carpet tiles are built to last with 15-year warranties, designed for reuse, and fully recyclable when reuse isn’t possible. Through thoughtful design, we’ve reduced waste, minimised virgin materials, and achieved and average of 88% biobased and recycled content in our products. Our ReEntry® program takes it further. Since 1995, it’s been more than just a product take back - it’s a commitment to reprocess used flooring in socially, commercially, and ecologically sound ways. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFR-Yxaz #reentry #interfaceemployee #reuserecyclerecover

Used tires travel along the conveyor belt at the beginning of their transformation into sustainable, high-performance flooring materials for Ecore International. Learn more about the circularity disparity in flooring and beyond at https://lnkd.in/grEg6quj

Plastic recycling companies in Europe are having a hard time to survive these days, due to the ongoing import of cheap virgin plastics from China and the US. At Pretty Plastic we believe that showing the beauty of recycled plastic products is the key for a durable business model and remain fully commited to our sustainable commitments at the same time. Please check out our approach for a zero-waste future in our Sustainbility Statement.

🌱 Driving change with circular design 🌍 At Pretty Plastic, we are committed to transforming PVC waste into sustainable building materials. Our wall and roof cladding tiles, crafted from recycled PVC, support a circular economy by eliminating plastic waste, reducing CO2 emissions, and avoiding virgin material usage. With a 98.2% circularity score and a lifespan of over 40 years, our tiles showcase how innovative design can support a zero-waste future. As the construction industry shifts towards sustainability, we are proud to lead the way. 💡Learn more about how we’re redefining waste in modern construction, check out https://lnkd.in/eST2_ZJ9 📄 Interested in the full version of our statement, including our mission and goals? Request our Sustainability and Circularity Memo! #PrettyPlastic #BuildingFromWaste #CircularDesign #Sustainability #SustainableArchitecture #SustainableInnovation #Circularity

FANTASTISKT För ett bra resultat idag och i framtiden ✅ ecoBACK PLUS ♻️♻️🌿🌿 Lightweight. Sustainable. Circular. ecoBACK PLUS delivers a high-performance solution that reduces its environmental impact. Crafted with 80% recycled materials and a lightweight composition, it’s designed to lower carbon emissions during both production and transport. This backing is perfect for those looking to blend sustainability with practicality. Lower Carbon Footprint: ecoBACK PLUS incorporates biobased materials into its polyolefin structure, resulting in lower embodied carbon and a reduced Global Warming Potential (GWP). Efficient Transport: Its lightweight design allows for more tiles per shipment, reducing CO2 and fine dust emissions by 18% and 17%, respectively. Cradle to Cradle Certificate: ecoBACK PLUS has a pending Cradle to Cradle Certification. Take Back. Give Back.: It’s fully compatible with our end-of-life recycling program, ensuring a circular future. Easy Handling: ecoBACK PLUS is 48% lighter than our Back2Back-backing. Kontakta oss för mer information; info@walleagenturer.se #miljö #cirkulärt modulyss #arkitekter #fastighetsbolag https://lnkd.in/dWbxduhB

Homeowners are now more interested in the sourcing and production process of countertops and wall cladding, including the use of recycled materials. Manufacturers are responding by incorporating waste materials and implementing eco-friendly production practices. Read more of the current trends in sustainable surfacing. https://lnkd.in/dnZV7W87

The Architect's Newspaper spotlighted how Gensler's Product Sustainability Standards are “a step toward a more circular economy and less carbon-intensive industry.” Learn more about the process behind developing the open-source resource which aims to help manufacturers easily understand and meet #sustainability targets. #SustainabilityGoals #LowCarbon #NetZeroFuture #Architecture

A nice description of how I've been spending my days recently: on "a step toward a more circular economy and less carbon-intensive industry."

Another great example of how architectural firms are attacking the climate crisis and establishing carbon reducing strategies and specification standards. Gensler has made this information available to everyone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 to use, so an essential source of information for smaller firms without the infrastructure and people to dedicate time to develop their own material Libraries in this way. It’s interesting to see how different firms are approaching product and material sustainability and specifications. Designers and architects are in a prime position to make big steps in carbon reduction through the products and materials that are specified, and other environmental sustainability strategies. #environment #circulareconomy #carbonnegative #sustainability #construction #specifications #architects #designers Australian Institute of Architects Australian Health Design Council Design Institute of Australia Architectus