Tile Is Healthier Than Carpet

Health has always been important, and now that COVID has been in the spotlight for over a year and a half in the United States, there is even more of a focus on not just health, but staying healthy. According to the American Lung Association, one of the first organs that is attacked by the virus is the lungs. Interestingly enough, …

Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Terrazzo Tile

Amid the push for environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials is a product that can not only use recycled materials, but also cut down on energy consumption and CO2 emissions. That product is terrazzo tile.  While we know that the ceramic tile market is growing, there is also a big push in the construction realm for environmentally friendly and sustainable products …

Why VOCS are important in sustainability reporting

What Are VOCs? What are VOCs, and why are they important in sustainability reporting? A VOC, volatile organic compound, is an organic chemical compound that has a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. In other words, it can quickly evaporate and enter the atmosphere. VOCs are emitted from various sources, including industrial processes, vehicle exhaust and construction products such …