06.11.08
Tile My World
I was just floating around Gmail and came across this awesome tile site via their weblinks. They’ve got eco-friendly tile, including cork, pebble mosaics and recycled glass. The cork is recycled from the stopper industry’s byproduct (think: the end of wine corks). Modwalls.com also supports some great causes.
Cork is a particularly good substance to use in construction. According to the Rainforest Alliance, “cork oak forests are one of the most sustainable natural systems, and supports one of the highest levels of biodiversity among European forests.” Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree. It’s harvested every 10 years or so, and harvesting it doesn’t hurt the tree.
Team Wicanders said,
June 12, 2008 at 11:54 am
Thank you the nice post.
For those interested in finding out more about cork oak floors, Wicanders floors represent a generations-old balance between environmental conservation, creation of wealth, and social development that benefits millions of people worldwide.
Wicanders was recently chosen by the readers of Qualified Remodeler, because cork oak is a sustainable resource that balances natural beauty and environmental responsibility, and it also absorbs acoustic vibrations, reduces allergens, and prevents thermal transfer, which reduces energy costs.
You can read more about Wicanders Cork Oak Floors on our blog, http://www.wicanderscorkoakblog.com
Thanks a lot!