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10 Great Choices for Eco-Friendly Tile

There is so much information regarding green products out there, it could be overwhelming to sort through it all. Since I am obsessed with tile, I thought I would explore some ecofriendly alternatives and discuss my favorites, as well as what I’ve learned. Here are a few things to think about when selecting a more earth-friendly tile:

Is the product made with recycled materials and in that case, what’s the percentage?Is the merchandise made with abundant or sustainable materials?
Is the company making attempts to minimize waste and reduce energy during manufacturing?Is the company making attempts to utilize green business practices?
Today, let us take a look at some beautiful options I found and see what makes them more palatable.

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1. Fireclay Tile, Crush. This colorful handmade tile contains 100% recycled glass and was originally created by Sandhill Industries. Fireclay acquired the company and now makes their own variant, they renamed Crush.

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Crush Recycled Glass Tile (formerly Sandhill Glass Tile)

Here is one of 40 colours.

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2. Fireclay Tile, Debris Series. This recycled ceramic tile is made with over 60% locally resourced recycled substances. Fireclay is known for its beautiful handmade tile and sustainable production processes.

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Fireclay Debris Recycled Ceramic Tile

Here is one of 112 colours to choose from.

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3. Oceanside Glasstile, Tessera. This gorgeous hand-crafted glass tile is made of silica sand, an abundant natural resource, and recycled glass in varying quantities. Read about the organization’s commitment.

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Oceanside Glasstile – Tessera Sandstone

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Trend Recycled Glass Tile – Feel

4. Trend USA, Feel. I believe this glass mosaic tile has been named because of its smooth and soft surface and velvety appearance. It is made with as much as 78% internal and post- consumer recycled glass (the percentage is dependent upon the color). Read the organization’s green report.

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Ann Sacks Recycled Ceramic Tile, Koi

5. Ann Sacks, Koi. This stunning ceramic tile with a sculptural artistic caliber will delight fans of cutting style. These tiles are made from up to 52% recycled material, the majority of which is clay salvaged from mining operations. They’re completed with conventional Japanese glazes.

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Crossville Porcelain Tile – EcoCycle

6. Crossville EcoCycle. This ceramic tile has the rustic look and feel of stone. In their production procedure of this line, Crossville employs a water filtration system that captures fine particles which could have ended up at a landfill. They figure this removes 5 million pounds of waste per year.

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Daltile Color Scheme Porcelain Floor Tile

7. Daltile Floor Tile, Colour Scheme. This lasting porcelainfloor tile comprises over 60% pre- and post-consumer recycled material.

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Eco Friendly Flooring Metal Tile

8. Eco Friendly Flooring Inc.. Metal Tile. Made from 100% recycled aluminum, this flexible vinyl would look great in a variety of spaces.

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Crossville Mixology Metal Tile

9. Crossville, Mixology. This earthy metallic tile consists of 50% recycled material. The intricate patterns are exotic and could add a few global style to a backyard.

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10. Encaustic Cement Tile. These beautifully constructed tiles are handmade from marble dust, cement and organic pigments. They’re cured, not fired in a kiln, saving electricity. Each is unique, adding to its Old World charm.

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Cuban Heritage Design Handmade Cement Tile – $8.32

Have you got any preferred eco-friendly tiles to discuss with us?

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