Recycled grass floors??

This beautiful Tiikeri is a surface material offered by Torzo Surfaces.  I love the texture and color variations - it is made from sorghum grass and resin.  It is very durable and can be used on floors, walls, counter tops, furniture...  anywhere you would use wood.  I love the unique character of Tiikeri - I can't wait to use it in a project!!

What makes Tiikeri eco-friendly?

• made from recycled sorghum stalks - 50% sorghum/50% acrylic resin
• no added urea formaldehyde

{ tiikeri - dusk }

{ tiikeri - natural }

{ tiikeri - midnight }

{ tiikeri - bronze }

My fascination with FLOR...

I've been fascinated with FLOR for many years... Most of my product catalogs have been stopped with the help of Tonic Mailstopper, but I just don't have the heart to stop FLOR. I love their photos and carpet tile concept. Their colors, styles, textures, and versatility are spot on for today's trends. FLOR stays above the curve and is always adding new styles, which keeps them fresh and new.

A few years back, I had the pleasure to hear the founder and chairman of FLOR, Ray Anderson, speak. He was so inspiring and passionate not only about FLOR but about the environment. FLOR is part of "Mission Zero", which promises to eliminate any negative impact their companies may have on the planet by the year 2020.

FLOR is an inspiration not only because of their beautiful products, but also because of their ethics and commitment to the environment!

What makes FLOR eco-friendly?

• return and recycle program
• renewable and recycled content
• meets Green Label Plus standard
• low VOC (volatile organic compounds)
• catalog printed on 100% recycled paper / 85% post-consumer waste
• made in the USA
• mission zero goal of negative impact on the Earth by the year 2020!!!

{bold + the pantone color of the year!}

{dark + dramatic}

{graphic + stunning}

{traditional + modern}

{happy + clean + fresh}

{ethnic + interesting + stylish}

YES Linoleum is Eco-Friendly!

I want to clear up some confusion... Linoleum is NOT the same as vinyl - many people confuse the two. Vinyl flooring is NOT eco-friendly, where as Linoleum is very eco-friendly. Linoleum is made from renewable materials, such as, solidified linseed oil, pine rosin, ground cork dust, wood flour, and mineral fillers such as calcium carbonate. Linoleum got a bad wrap because much of the cheaper linoleum installed in the past was thin and prone to wear and tear. Today Marmoleum offers high quality linoleum in a beautiful array of colors. It is hard and durable but very comfortable and warm on your feet. So forget about what you think - Linoleum is a wonderful, versatile, eco-friendly flooring option!

What makes Marmoleum eco-friendly?

• composed of renewable materials: linseed oil, pine tree rosin, wood flour, jute and ecologically responsible pigments
• anti-bacterial surface
• contains NO allergens, toxins, formaldehyde, or asbestos
• backed with jute
• 100% biodegradable

Eco-Friendly, PEACH PIT Flooring???

When I saw this picture, I had to tell you about peach pip (or pit) flooring. It was first used by settlers in South Africa - the peach pits where set in various materials like ox blood & cow dung, clay & aloe sap, and wax. Today Stone Fruit Floors uses glues, resin, and urethane. It is all installed by hand and has a low carbon footprint (at least in South Africa). All the sharp edges are filed off for barefoot comfort, and colors can be added to the resin to customize the application. Peach pit flooring can also be install on walls, stairs, exteriors, and even showers. I can't find a USA supplier... But I will keep on the lookout, because this is one of the most interesting flooring materials I have ever seen!