Glass/mineral waste / Tile

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.

Raises the ceramic axis' recycled-content bar dramatically (91–98.5% vs Fireclay's 31%). Feeding the tile industry's own waste back in, with carbon, water and…

Good for

• Wall and floor tile specs where recycled content is the first criterion
• Terrazzo-like speckled counters and furniture tops (Silicastone)

Consider

• All figures are from the company's own pages with no third-party documents cited — kept at documented.
• UK brand ("Made in Britain" badge) but waste comes from Spain's tile industry — production geography unclear on-page; Korean availability unconfirmed.

Manufacturer

Alusid

Availability

Korea route unconfirmed

Checked

2026-09-04