Sustainability
Thu 17May 2012
Green Living Tips: Upcycled DesignsPosted by: Mats Inc.
We love commercial design and all things “green,” and we are huge fans of the upcycling movement that combines those two interests. Upcycling, the art of turning scrap and waste materials into a new product, allows architects and designers the opportunity to reuse and recycle materials to create unique, beautiful and environmentally-friendly works of art.... Read More
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Fri 4May 2012
Sugar Beets Lead a Sustainable Flooring RevolutionPosted by: Mats Inc.
Debolon Resilient Flooring News – In a revolutionary technological development, Debolon R&D engineers replaced phthalate plasticizers with domestic German sugar beets (citric acid esters) as a natural, sustainable softener. This advancement has been incorporated into all of the Debolon Collections; Compact, Comfort, Spezial and Rx™. Durable, hygienic and beautiful, Debolon is Floorscore® certified, fully recyclable,... Read More
Categories: Architect & Designer News, Dealer News, Healthcare Flooring, Sustainability
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Wed 18Apr 2012
Green Living Tip: Recycle Your Old iPadPosted by: Mats Inc.
Are you making the big upgrade to the 3rd Generation iPad? If you answered yes, here are some great green ideas for recycling that old iPad! Sell it back! Apple will buy back your old first generation and iPad 2. You’ll get paid in Apple gift cards you can use to buy the latest version... Read More
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Mon 13Feb 2012
Green Living Tips: Gas MileagePosted by: Mats Inc.
With gas prices on the rise again, it’s important to get the most out of your car’s gas mileage. Here are some simple tips to get more bang for your buck! Avoid routes that have hills and constant stops. These can be killers for fuel efficiency. Get your oil changed regularly, change air filters and... Read More
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Thu 22Dec 2011
Green Living Tips: The Holiday SeasonPosted by: Mats Inc.
Deck the halls this holiday season with a few green living tips in mind. Make your own gift wrapping. Give your brown paper bags or newspapers a second life. Use fun holiday stamps or cookie cutters dipped in paint to create free, recyclable wrapping paper. Decorate using Nature. Use evergreens, pinecones and berries from around... Read More
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