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Recycled Glass Tiles: An Eco-Conscious Choice

Author: Eco Interiors


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Recycled glass tiles can be used in both residential and commercial settings in vertical and horizontal applications.


As vertical accents, they make stylish kitchen backsplashes and shower surrounds. Horizontally, they may used on ceilings, surfaces (like desk tops) and as flooring (check Coefficient of Friction).

Recycled glass tiles come in a variety of shapes including circles, hexagons, squares, and subway, and include clear, iridescent, and flat finishes.

When specifying eco-conscious glass tile, look for those with high percentages of recycled content that are manufactured and distributed locally. US companies that use 98-100% pre-consumer recycled glass include Modwalls and Stardust Glass while Trend USA uses 80% post-consumer recycled glass in their FEEL Wallpaper collection.

Recycled glass tiles give new life to materials that would have typically ended up in a landfill. Recycled content includes reclaimed windows, manufacturing waste from window and windshield production, and glass drink bottles.

How Can This Product Help in LEED Certification?

Recycled glass tiles can contribute LEED credits in the areas of recycled content (pre and/or post consumer) and local/regional materials (depending on the project location and product distribution point).



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Thanks a lot for sharing this with us, was a really interesting post.

I sent you an offline email

I sent you an offline email message.I would like to avail the product above cause our glass windows is too old to use.

I wasn't aware of this option

I wasn't aware of this option up until now. It's a very educative post and I found in perfect timing as I am about to remodel my bathroom. This kind of recycled glass for the shower will work perfectly with the new white bathroom vanities I just got. I am so excited about my little project!

I wanted to renovate mine too

I wanted to renovate mine too :)

Instead of painting your

Instead of painting your walls, and I am talking about the kitchen and bathroom walls here, just install tiles. Now, you don't need to repaint your walls in like every 2 years or so.

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