Industrial by-product · Floor 8

8 sustainable materials from industrial by-product that can be used for floor.

  1. 001

    Cemfree

    An alkali-activated cementitious binder (AACM) using no Portland cement at all. It activates industrial by-products such as GGBS and PFA to make concrete, with a manufacturer-stated embodied-carbon cut of up to 85% versus traditional cement. PAS8820-standard testing and BSI conformance (Optima) stated. Used on major UK infrastructure including the McLaren ExCeL expansion and Thames Tideway.

    Cemfree representative image

    The first record on the low-carbon binder axis. Answers the cement-replacement question at binder level rathe…

    Manufacturer
    Cemfree (SigmaRoc) (United Kingdom)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-09-03
  2. 002

    DESSO EcoBase

    Carpet tile backing containing recycled and bio-based feedstock and designed with take-back/recycling in mind.

    DESSO EcoBase representative image

    A carpet backing using recycled calcium carbonate and bio-based feedstock.

    Manufacturer
    Tarkett (France)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Bio-based · Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-08-16
  3. 003

    Foresso — Bianco London Plane

    Timber terrazzo made from waste wood

    Foresso — Bianco London Plane representative image

    Wood offcuts and wood flour are made to look like terrazzo, so it can be used as a surface for worktops, wall…

    Manufacturer
    Foresso / Low Carbon Industrial (United Kingdom)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Industrial by-product · Reclaimed
    Checked
    2026-08-09
  4. 004

    Marmoleum

    Linoleum flooring that combines bio-based feedstocks such as linseed oil and wood flour with recycled content.

    Marmoleum representative image

    Linoleum flooring whose main feedstocks are linseed oil and wood flour.

    Manufacturer
    Forbo Flooring (Netherlands)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Bio-based · Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-08-09
  5. 005

    Mas / SustainableTiles / Silicastone

    Surfaces made from ceramic and glass waste by Alusid, UK. The mass-produced Mas tile is 98.5% recycled; the SustainableTiles range a minimum of 91%. Mas Grey at 5.95 kg CO2/m² (cradle to gate), with 72% less water and 45% less energy than conventional production, and a stated 50-year lifetime. Conforms to CE and UK CA. Silicastone architectural surfaces alongside. Waste sourced from the Spanish tile industry.

    Mas / SustainableTiles / Silicastone representative image

    Raises the ceramic axis' recycled-content bar dramatically (91–98.5% vs Fireclay's 31%). Feeding the tile ind…

    Manufacturer
    Alusid (United Kingdom)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Glass/mineral waste · Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-09-04
  6. 006

    Mosa Ceramic Tiles

    Dutch ceramic tiles with Cradle to Cradle Gold certification across nearly the entire collection, fired with pre-consumer recycled content.

    Mosa Ceramic Tiles representative image

    A rare tile line where the claims come with third-party documents — C2C Gold, Declare and EPDs are published…

    Manufacturer
    Royal Mosa (Netherlands)
    Evidence
    Verified (3rd party)
    Feedstock
    Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-08-27
  7. 007

    Original Ceramic Tile

    Recycled-content ceramic tile made at a solar-powered factory in Aromas, California. 31% recycled content (post-consumer glass, in-house scrap, quarry fines), 100% lead-free glazes, 150+ colours. Certified B Corp (score 127.7), Declare Red List Free, HPD and EPD published.

    Original Ceramic Tile representative image

    A rare tile that both puts recycled glass in the body and itemises the feedstock in its EPD to two decimals.…

    Manufacturer
    Fireclay Tile (United States)
    Evidence
    Verified (3rd party)
    Feedstock
    Glass/mineral waste · Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-08-27
  8. 008

    Skip Tile

    A low-carbon ceramic tile with a high content of industrial by-products and waste glass and ceramics.

    Skip Tile representative image

    A tile that uses 95–98.5% recycled feedstock depending on color. The feedstock includes post-use recovered gl…

    Manufacturer
    FRONT (Netherlands)
    Evidence
    Manufacturer documented
    Feedstock
    Construction waste · Industrial by-product
    Checked
    2026-08-13