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Design & Technology, Sustainable Design

Layers of Leather

These wooden floors are not what they seem. They’re not solid wood. They’re not vinyl. And they’re not technically tiles. They’re a mix of recycled wood fibres, cork, and something entirely unexpected – leather. Beginning with a simple “Hello Karta, Goodbye Plastics” pledge, UK-based flooring company Karta looks past tradition to revolutionise the way flooring is made. Seeking solutions beyond vinyl and plastic, Karta crafts … Continue reading Layers of Leather

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Design & Technology, Sustainable Design

Corn Cobs to CornWall

Today we’re adding to our long list of innovative, exciting, and sustainable surface design companies. And it’s another corn-based creation. From Amsterdam-based StoneCycling (who also produce WasteBasedBricks® made from 60% construction waste and BioBasedTiles® which are grown with the help of bacteria) comes CornWall, an interior wall finishing full of organic charm. Made from the central cobs of corn, CornWall makes the most of an … Continue reading Corn Cobs to CornWall

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