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3. BUY RECYCLED PRODUCTS
While reclaimed and recy- cled may sound interchange- able, reclaimed goods aren’t altered from their original state. Recycled products are items made from used materi- als that have been processed or molded into a new item for a new purpose. For example, many manufacturers are cre- ating products using recycled plastic.
The Abstra CollectionTM by Kohler WasteLAB® is a bespoke tile collection that demonstrates the intersec- tion of art and ecological sci- ence. This is also an example of Kohler’s commitment to achieving net zero waste to landfill by 2035. Kohler WasteLAB, one of several success stories to come out of Kohler’s startup Innovation
for Good, and its team of de- signers, ceramicists and engi- neers, rely on factory waste as the primary medium for the Abstra designs. These sustainable tiles are made from more than 99.5% land- fill-bound materials including recycled wastewater sludge and glaze overspray from the company’s Wisconsin pottery factory. This innovative pro- cess leverages a way to con- vert materials that were once headed to a landfill to instead produce a tile of remarkable beauty and depth.
“Abstra has a fluidity that is continuous, yet ever-chang- ing in its contrasting surface details,” says Dana Morales, senior designer – Kohler Co. “There are the raised and relief patterns, multiple geo- metric shapes, a soft, matte color palette based in nature, and subtle surface undulation
that create complexity and depth. Through these new WasteLAB designs, we pro- vide the tools to create an imaginative canvas and ex- plore new ways to express yourself.”
Depending on the glaze selected, the tiles can be used in showers and other wet areas. They’re also resis- tant to freeze/thaw condi- tions, so, also an exceptional choice for many outdoor in- stallations.
4. CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
When purchasing new products, make a difference and choose ones made from sustainable materials. Bam- boo has become a popular material for furniture and decorations because it is a renewable material that doesn’t require much water,
pesticides or labor to cre- ate compared to traditional wood products. Other sus- tainable materials include jute, a natural plant fiber used for woven rugs and other home textiles and cork, which is made by harmlessly harvesting tree bark.
Your individual choices as a consumer matter and can make a positive impact on the environment. One way is to invest in the earth’s future by seeking out earth-friend- ly, recyclable-based designs for your home.
The Abstra Collection by Kohler WasteLAB is avail- able at ANN SACKS Tile & Stone Showrooms nation- wide. Visit annsacks.com for further information on the collection.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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