Way back in 1860, when Linoleum was invented it was made out of natural materials. Things have changed lot since then. Little by little the manufacturers of the popular floor covering began using PVC to boost durability. Marmolium has boosted the durability of their product while and maintaining the use renewable materials like linseed oil, pine rosins, wood flour, jute and ecologically responsible pigments. The use of non-textile flooring also prevents the spread of dust mites which often contribute to allergies and Marmolium specifically prevents the spread of micro-organisms like Salmonella and Staphylococcus.

By using products which are manufactured using raw natural materials we minimize the impact on the environment and further limit our exposure to the chemicals found in plastics.

Royal Mosa of the Netherlands is spearheading a movement in sustainability. Founded in 1883, today they are the Netherlands leading tile manufacturer. In recent years they have adopted some very impressive standards and have accomplished incredible reductions in key areas. They sum up their boldness in one simple statement, “Our ambition to make the way we do business as sustainable as possible, from cradle to grave, and even from cradle to cradle.”

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We just found the first 100% biodegradable umbrella. The frame is made of bamboo and the clear canopy is a new bioplasic that is biodegradable and will “biodegrade in less than 5 years in any conventional landfill site” according to Pam & Co., the company who produces this green creation. The Brelli is the brainchild of Pam Zonsius, a New York based entrepreneur who was inspired to create a more eco-friendly version of the umbrella when one day, after a rain, she saw the street littered with discarded and broken umbrellas. You can pick up your own at www.thebrelli.com