April 14, 2025
4 Manufacturers Lead the Way in Sustainable Surfaces
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COSENTINO
Cosentino reduces negative environmental impact across its value chain by committing to eco-conscious practices across all operations. The company runs on 100 percent renewable energy and recirculates 99 percent of the water it uses, with none of it being discharged into local waterways. It has committed to using up to 50 percent recycled materials—including quartz and glass—in its products such as Silestone® and Dekton®. Cosentino’s manufacturing plants are ISO 14001 certified, and it has set ambitious goals for carbon neutrality by 2050, alongside maintaining a closed-loop waste management system to minimize landfill contributions.
cosentino.com
THINSCAPE
WILSONART
Wilsonart’s THINSCAPE Performance Tops combine sustainable design, elegance, and durability. With an ultrathin, half-inch composite surface, THINSCAPE is designed for countertops, vanities, tables, and more. These surfaces resist the effects of impact, abrasions, scratches, stains, and moisture without ever requiring sealing. Available in 16 designs, THINSCAPE meets rigorous emissions standards, earning UL GREENGUARD Gold certification and the ILFI Declare label with Red List Approved status. In addition, all Wilsonart Adhesives are free of urea-formaldehyde and methylene chloride.
wilsonart.com
ARTISTA
CORIAN
Corian’s Artista Collection blends tranquil aesthetics with material transparency, featuring hues inspired by mist, herbs, and flora. Containing a minimum of six percent preconsumer recycled acrylic content, the collection exemplifies Corian’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while delivering durable that support healthier indoor air quality. The collection allows for easy repairs, extending product lifespan and reducing the need for replacement, which minimizes waste over time. Corian products meet stringent certifications such as GREENGUARD Gold. Additionally, Corian discloses its ingredients and impacts through environmental product declarations and health product declarations.
corian.com
2025 COLOR COLLECTION
3FORM
Drawing on color psychology, 3form’s 2025 Color Collection explores the connection between color, texture, and human emotion, offering architects and designers tools to create spaces that resonate on a deeper level. Available ten colors, the collection is available in 3form’s Varia, Glass, and Chroma materials, as well as its 100 percent Recycled Textures line. Whereas Varia is made with 40 percent recycled materials through mechanical recycling, the Recycled Textures collection utilizes molecular recycling technology to produce a 100 percent recycled material. These innovative manufacturing techniques reduce plastic waste, conserve resources, and support a circular economy.
3-form.com
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