We should celebrate Earth day not only in April but each day.
Now more than ever people have become more aware of how the environment is impacted by their behaviour.
As a result, people are becoming more environmentally responsible.
When it comes to choosing materials for your next project, there are several materials and solutions on the market that are sustainable both to the users and the planet. Below we collected some examples of building materials that help to reduce the impact on the environment.
Natural stone by Lithos
Natural stone offering of modular architectural solutions that are ready for use, created with highly environment-friendly processing techniques. It can also be easily recycled or repurposed after use.
Features like timeless beauty, eco-friendly, aesthetic appeal, frost-resistance, slip-resistance, simplicity, low maintenance, long-lasting make it a highly demanding product for both commercial and residential areas.
One of the most unique and attractive qualities of natural stone is that no two pieces will be identical due to inherent variances caused by nature. It can be used as a building material for many applications, from outdoor to indoor, from floor to wall covering and even for countertops.
Contemporary terrazzo by Northstone
The assemblage is inexpensive with the usage of 100% eco-friendly mineral adhesive. The products are exclusively made of natural components, such us stone aggregates (obtained from chipping of offcuts from quarries of marble, granite, quartz and quartzite), siliceous sands, water, cement, pigments and additives derived from natural sources usually employed in cement-based mixtures. They contain no resins nor other synthetic products which are not environmentally-friendly, therefore they can be entirely recycled. The production cycle does not require high temperature processing, which ensures a significant energy saving.
The processing residue does not pollute. The products can be renewed and reconditioned many times after their installation through on site polishing, which guarantees unlimited life. All the products are in compliance with LEED® rating system standards. It comes in a range of textured finishes and can be used both indoor and outdoor for flooring and many other cladding applications.
Artistic ceramic tiles by LaDiva
One needs to be informed well as not all products are the same. The artistic ceramic collection at Masetti’s portfolio are durable tiles from high quality raw materials that are made to last and are combined with an eco-friendly production system. All products are Lead and Cadmium free. The tiles have practically zero absorption levels and cannot be penetrated by contaminates, no chemical cleaners are needed. They are also 100% recyclable. A great cladding option that never goes out of fashion.
At last but not least…
It is important to know that not all eco-friendly materials are sustainable. Materials that are eco-friendly don’t cause harm to the environment through their use. While sustainability refers to the future impact that a material has on the environment. A material can be considered as sustainable if it is renewable.
By using the materials mentioned above, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint, reduce waste, help the environment, contribute to a sustainable future. improve your quality life, and even. Not to mention that it increases the property’s value.