Marine-based Circular Economy materials
How can we use sustainably sourced marine materials in our homes, offices and buildings in order to reduce their environmental impact and boost their wellbeing benefits?
Our sister company BioBlu specialises in sustainable yachting, including yacht interiors., see here for more detail or read on if your interest is in wellness real estate and healthy interiors.
NATURE’S WELLNESS BENEFITS
Modern technology combined with a renewed appreciation for the genius of nature mean that we now understand far more than ever before about the air-purifying, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-odour, self-cleaning and sound-absorbing qualities of certain materials.
By selecting each one for its unique characteristics we create sustainable interiors with added wellness benefits for occupants.
ORGANIC PLANT-BASED MATERIALS
We work with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood, organic cotton bed sheets, coconut fibre mattresses (see image above!), cork tiles, palm leaf wallpapers, eco-rubber gym flooring, acoustic wool and corn husk wall vinyls, amongst other things!
MARINE BIO MATERIALS
From spirulina health supplements to Thalassotherapy sea sessions , the eco-friendly health benefits of seaweed, algae and kelp are by now well established. Today they can be found in high-end mattresses, hydrating facial serums and even compostable food containers. Sustainably sourced seashells can also be used as inlays in wall panels or table tops for a distinctive bio aesthetic.
TEXTILES FROM OCEAN PLASTIC
When replacing indoor or outdoor furniture fabrics, we advocate for the use of high-quality Circular Economy textiles derived from upcyled ocean-plastic. A number of big players exist in the market already, from Repreve to Seaqual, OceanWorks and OceanBalance.
SOURCING & RECYCLING METALS
Aluminium can be endlessly recycled in an energy-efficient manner. Stainless steel is fully recyclable, highly durable and retains value at the end of each life cycle. Materials with a closed-loop like these require no further natural resources from the earth provided care is taken to ensure they are suitably recycled.
