Swanline Cygnus Eco Board is a fibre-based board suitable for print, graphics, packaging (including food contact) and point-of-sale (POS). It is resistant to water and moisture, and so suitable for temporary outdoor signage and short term moisture sensitive signage and packaging. It provides an alternative to plastic for graphics applications, such as polyethylene (PE) coated paper, high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and even aluminium composite panels. Available in a range of thicknesses, it is recyclable, compostable and available with up to 70% recycled content. Image Swanline.

SEFF hemp fibre for fashion and interiors, softened to resemble cotton. Image SEFF.

Archisonic cotton tiles by Impact Acoustic are made with cotton cellulose, a by-product of the cotton industry that would otherwise go to waste, along with other natural materials, without the use of harmful synthetic binders and chemicals. The tiles can be returned to the production process end of life. Image Impact Acoustic.

Ecovon use coconut husk and sugarcane to create a naturally flame retardant, anti-fungal, binder-free alternative to wood. The husks are processed into panels and bound together by the lignin naturally present in the material. There are no plastics used in production and the materials are fully compostable. Image Ecovon.

Thermafleece NatraHemp insulation for roofs, walls and floors is made with 60% hemp fibre, 30% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and 10% PET binder. Image Thermafleece.

Thermafleece produce building insulation from 75% wool and 25% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). It is suitable for thermal and acoustic insulation in roofs, walls and floors. Image Thermafleece.

Nature Coatings BioBlack TX is a water-based dispersion featuring a proprietary black pigment from FSC certified wood waste. It provides a direct replacement for petroleum-derived carbon black, with a significantly lower carbon footprint and no toxic chemicals. Image Nature Coatings.

Linoleum tiles by Dzek in collaboration with designer Christien Meindertsma. It is a bio-based product that promotes a healthy indoor environment made with solidified linseed oil (from flax) and pine resin, filled with additives such as limestone, cork dust and wood flour. Image Dzek.

Fibre walls by Belén for Kvadrat, 2024. In collaboration with Dynaplak and Huis Veendam, Belén developed an acoustic wall covering based on potato starch binder and wool fibre waste from Kvadrat‘s production. Wall spray and stucco application techniques have been used to create textures and smooth finishes, respectively.

Ecor convert agricultural and post-consumer waste (paper and card) into building materials, providing an alternative to engineered wood panels. Raw materials are processed into usable feedstock via a mechanical pulping process to achieve the desired properties for the pulp. The pulp is then dispersed in water and through controlled processing the lignin acts as a natural glue, like hardboard, binding the fibres together. Image Ecor.

Keim mineral silicate paints are made with non-toxic natural ingredients and mineral pigments. Applied to masonry, the paint forms a permanent chemical bond between the pigment and substrate, creating a long lasting and colourfast coating that is breathable, noncombustible and water resistant. The surface is inherently resistant to fungi, algae and mould growth resulting in a hygienic and beautiful finish. Image Keim.

Hardboard produced with the wet fibre process, which uses the wood’s natural resins to bond the fibres together. Fundermax hardboard is suitable for general construction, stiffening walls, surface finish for doors, automotive interior trim, packaging and furniture. Image Fundermax.

The Léém moulded block range by BC Materials contains no additives nor stabilisers; it is predominately made up of excavated earth from construction sites. Providing an alternative to regular clay bricks, it is BC Materials‘s most ecological and circular range of blocks, while also offering the aesthetics of craft through its texture and colour. Image BC Materials.

A natural blend of clay, loam, sand and fibres, BC Materials clay plaster and paint provide a healthy, breathable finish for internal walls and ceilings. Léém clay paint is a textured natural paint, applied on a clay plaster or existing wall. It is VOC free, breathable , circular in origin and destination, zero carbon & zero waste. Image BC Materials.

ClayTec clay plasters help to maintain healthy indoor air quality, regulate temperature and balance humidity. Clay plasters adhere to all common substrates used in construction; they are machine-friendly but also easily processed by hand. Image ClayTec.

ClayTec dry plasterboard, made of clay and reed, is used for covering wood and wood-based materials as well as old plaster and solid building materials. It helps to improve indoor air quality and regulate temperature. Image ClayTec.

Ecuran is a high-performance flooring made with bio-based polyurethane (bio-PUR), manufactured primarily from canola oil or castor oil, as well as minerals like chalk. It is free from plasticisers, solvents and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is odourless and non-toxic. Image Wineo Pureline Organic Flooring.

Wallpaper by Norafin made with flax (linen) fibre mixed with viscose. It is decorative, insulating and renewable. Image Norafin.

Hemp fibre and hempcrete building materials by von Hanf including blocks, sheets and panels. The combination of hemp and lime produces a lightweight, breathable, fire-proof, insulating and sustainable building material. Image von Hanf.

Mylea mushroom leather, made with mycelium, by Mycotech Lab MYCL. Image Mycotech Lab.

Mogu flooring is produced with mycelium and agricultural residue. A bio-based polyurethane resin (bio-PUR) coating is added to enhance durability and ensure the surface can tolerate heels, scratches and abrasions just like any conventional floor. To ensure maximum bio-based content, the proprietary formulation of the bio-resin uses low-value biomass in place of industrial pigments. Ingredients include corn crops, rice straw, spent coffee grounds, discarded seaweed and clam shells. Image Mogu.

Parvati Valley Hemp Company produce hemp fibre for paper, textiles, garments, hempcrete building materials and lightweight composites. Image Parvati Valley Hemp Company.

Organoid surfaces are made with Austrian Alpine hay, harvested by hand on steep mountain slopes at an altitude of over 1,700 m. The hay is cleaned and cut before it is pressed, together with the colourful flower petals of marguerites, roses, cornflowers, heather, lavender and sun flowers, into the final product in several layers. The materials can be fixed to walls or furniture, for example. Image Organoid.

Seastex convert waste byssus (known as the ‘beard’, is an inedible part of edible mussels that is usually removed during cleaning) into a soft, cloud-like raw material called Seawool. This by-product of food production is typically disposed in landfill of uses as biomass. Suitable for construction, furniture and textile industries, it is 100% bio-based, biodegradable, fire retardant and odourless. Image Seastex.

Wheatboard by Kirei provides an alternative to medium density fibreboard (MDF), plywood and particleboard. It is produced from agricultural waste (wheat stalks) pressed into panels with polyurethane resin (PUR) binder – so no added formaldehyde (NAF). It is used in manufacture of cabinets, millwork, furniture, and subflooring, for example. Image Kirei.

WasteBasedBricks by Front (formerly StoneCycling) is made with at least 60% recycled clay materials. Image Front.

Vesta composite wood panels by Arauco are produced using an ultra low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) adhesive and 100% recycled or recovered wood content (predominately Douglas fir). Image Arauco.

Tradical Hemcrete is a bio-composite building material made from hemp shiv and a lime based binder called Tradical HB. It offers high thermal insulation, breathability and very low carbon footprint. Image Tradical Weber.

Thermory thermowood thermally modified timber (TMT) includes a range of wood types that have been physically and chemically modified with heat. Durability is increased and biological resistance to pests and microorganisms is enhanced, without the use of chemical preservatives and insecticides. Many different species of wood are suitable include pine, spruce, ash, aspen and oak.

SuperOrganic natural wall covering by Oberflex is made from organic grass, flower petals, wood straw and agricultural byproducts, for example. Image Oberflex.

Steico wood fibre insulation panels and loose fill produced from wood provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials for thermal and acoustic applications in walls, ceilings and roofs. The panels are breathable, recyclable and compostable.

SoyStrong products by States Industries are made with no added formaldehyde (NAF) — they use soy-based binders in the production of their hardwood plywood (HWPW) panels. Image States Industries.

Soyad soy-based adhesive technology by Solenis is used in the production of no added formaldehyde (NAF) plywood and engineered wood by Columbia Forest Products. It is made up of 70-90% bio-based ingredients. Image Columbia Forest Products.

Arreis, Medex and Medite II medium density fibreboard (MDF) by Roseburg are made with no added formaldehyde (NAF). Using polyurethane resin (PUR) binder, they are suitable for a range of applications, including high moisture areas. Image Roseburg.

Rezign bio-based and recycled panels are made with waste textile, flax, hemp and starch-based biodegradable binder. Available in a range of formats, they are suitable for furniture, interiors and acoustic panels. Image Rezign.

Pureglue plywood manufactured by Panguaneta is produced with no added formaldehyde (NAF). Image MDF-faced poplar plywood. Image Panguaneta.

Purebond plywood manufactured by Columbia Forest Products is produced with no added formaldehyde (NAF) – a high-strength soy-based adhesive is used to bond the veneers. It is an interior grade and as such cannot tolerate high humidity or exposure to water outdoors. Image Columbia Forest Products.

Procel by Natural Material Studio is handmade from protein-based bioplastic, mixed with softening agents, pigments and additives. Here it is used as hanging screens in the Åben brewery restaurant, Copenhagen, made with waste from the Åben brewing process that takes place just down the road.

Plyboo engineered wood panels by Smith and Fong use bamboo in place of wood, bonded with ultra-low emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) adhesive. Bamboo grows with little to no fertilisers, pesticides or irrigation. It is FCS (Forest Stewardship Council) certified and provides a sustainable alternative to wood. Image Smith and Fong.

MycoComposite by Ecovative is a mushroom material that uses mycelium and agricultural waste to create lightweight composite panels suitable for packaging and interiors. They can be grown as flat panels, or directly into 3D forms such as to make mushroom packaging. Image DelOS.

Mycl Composite by Mycotech Lab is a biodegradable composite made from mushroom mycelium and agricultural waste that grows into 3D shapes. It is used for creating products, interiors, installations and furniture. Image Mycotech Lab.

Medite Tricoya Extreme is a medium density fibreboard (MDF) by Roseburg with no added formaldehyde (NAF) in combination with acetylated wood fibre. This means the wood is treated with acetic anhydride, resulting in a harder, more dimensionally stable and insect resistant composite. As a result, it can be used in many applications where MDF was previously not suitable — it is guaranteed for 50 years outdoors and 25 years in ground. Image Roseburg.

Masonite hardboard does not require additional adhesive – the lignin already present in the wood acts as a binder. The wet wood fibre mix is laid onto a mesh (similar to paper making) and some of the water pressed out before final high-pressure forming into a panel with heat.

Marmoleum linoleum by Forbo is a floor covering made with solidified linseed oil (from flax) and pine resin, reinforced with jute fibre, and filled with additives such as limestone, cork dust and wood flour. Marmoleum is made with renewable energy and materials for a sustainable and non-toxic product.

Lunawood Thermowood thermally modified timber (TMT) includes a range of wood types that have been physically and chemically modified with heat. Durability is increased and biological resistance to pests and microorganisms is enhanced, without the use of chemical preservatives and insecticides. Lunawood Thermowood includes Scandinavian pine and spruce. Image Lunawood.

Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) cement produces 30-40% less CO2 emissions compared to regular cement. The reduction is achieved by partially substituting (20-70%) clinker with calcined clay and limestone. This allows for a lower firing temperature and avoids the decomposition of limestone, which is responsible for a significant proportion of the CO2 of cement production. Clay is calcined (heated to around 800 degC, as opposed to 1,450 degC for regular cement) to make it suitable. It is widely available and compatible with modern cement manufacturing processes. While clinker is a waste product from burning coal and steel furnaces, it is not always available close to the cement factories, and the processes that generate it have come into question over sustainability concerns. Developed by Prof Karen Scrivener from EPFL in Switzerland and Prof Fernando Martirena from UCLV in Cuba, supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Swiss Agency of Development and Cooperation (SDC). LC3 is in commercial production in several cement factories around the world. Image LC3.

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) is a type of structural engineered wood used in construction, interiors, furniture and products. It is produced from layers of veneer glued together with high-strength adhesive. For example, spruce LVL is typically made with 3 mm thick veneers. Depending on the LVL product, veneers are laminated with the grain running parallel, or some are cross-laminated. Very large panels are possible up to 2.5 x 25 m or more. Image Puuinfo.

Knauf EcoBatt glass wool insulation contains at least 50% recycled contents and is bound with a bio-based and formaldehyde-free binder. Image Knauf.

IsoHemp hemp blocks (also called hemplime and hempcrete) are particularly suitable for the construction of residential houses, for lining existing walls from the inside or outside, as well as for industrial and flat partitioning. It offers high thermal insulation, breathability and very low carbon footprint. Image IsoHemp.

Hunton wood fibre insulation panels and loose fill provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials for thermal and acoustic applications in walls, ceilings and roofs. The panels are breathable, recyclable and compostable. Image Hunton.

HempWool batt insulation by Hempitecture is a thermal insulation building material. Made of 90% natural fibres, free from volatile organic compounds (VOC) and non-toxic. Image Hempitecture.

HempWood engineered flooring by Fibonacci is a durable flooring product that is made with a no-added formaldehyde (NAF) soy-based adhesive resin system. The flooring product consists of a 4 mm HempWood veneer bonded to a 12 mm hardwood Purebond plywood manufactured by Columbia Forest Products, also made with NAF soy-based adhesive resin. Image HempWood.

Hemp fibre corrugated sheets by Margent Farm are made up of hemp bound with a sugar based resin made entirely from agricultural waste (bio-based resin that mainly consists of corn cob, oat hulls, bagasse). As cladding for interior and external application, they provide a natural alternative to corrugated steel, PVC, bitumen and cement. Image Margent Farm.

Havelock sheep wool insulation is produced with 100% wool, no synthetic additives or binders, and are bonded with a needle punching, not chemicals. Image Havelock.

Gutex wood fibre insulation panels and loose fill provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials for thermal and acoustic applications in walls, ceilings and roofs. The panels are breathable, recyclable and compostable. Image Gutex.

Gramitherm grass insulation panel are made with waste grass and provide a natural, renewable and sustainable alternative to synthetic insulation for new builds and renovation projects. Image Gramitherm.

Glued laminated timber (GLT) is a type of structural engineered wood used in construction, interiors, furniture and products. Parallel lengths of kiln-dried timber are laminated together to form predictable structural ceiling beams, support posts, lintels, girders and main weight-bearing structures in roofs, rafters, overhanging roof structural elements, and terrace and balcony structures. Image Arcwood.

Fibralux NAF medium density fibreboard (MDF) produced by Unilin is made with recycled fibres (including MDF panels) and uses no added formaldehyde (NAF) adhesive. Image Unilin.

Evertree Next medium density fibreboard (MDF) uses plant-based adhesive derived from local agriculture (rapeseed and sunflower seed). It is classed as no-added formaldehyde (NAF). Image Evertree.

Eelgrass insulation panels by Søuld are manufactured from sea grass washed up on the seashore. An age-old material converted with modern manufacturing. The compressed eelgrass panels provide excellent acoustic and thermal insulation, help regulate humidity, inherent fire-resistance and low susceptibility to mould and bacteria due to the naturally high content of mineral salts. Image Søuld.

EcoCork by Secil is a composite of cork aggregate with lime based render or plaster to create a lightweight, insulating and vapour permeable surface finish for interiors.

Ecoboard bio-based panels are made with reed or straw, a byproduct of food production, bonded with no added formaldehyde (NAF) adhesive. The company claims a negative carbon footprint of -0.96 kgCO2/kg if the amount of CO2 sequestered by the raw ingredients is taken into consideration (1.87 kgCO2/kg before production starts). They can be reused and recycled end of life. Image Ecoboard.

Durabella terrazzo by Duracryl is a decorative terrazzo floor finish, made of a coloured bio-based binder (biopolymer from castor oil) and marble, calcium carbonate, glass and other non-toxic materials.

Cross laminated timber (CLT) is a type of structural engineered wood used in construction, interiors, furniture and products. Panels are formed from cross-laminated finger-jointed material, to provide a high level of dimensional stability, and are suitable for interior and exterior use. Image Hasslacher.

CornWall bio-based tiles by Front (formerly StoneCycling) are produced primarily from corn waste using a process developed by Circular Matters. 99.5% bio-based (the 0.5% pigment is biodegradable synthetic) they provide a low-carbon and non-toxic option for interior cladding.

Cellulose fibre insulation by Greenfiber are made with post consumer recycled paper fibre and are free from unhealthy substances such as formaldehyde and asbestos. Image Greenfiber.

Cambia thermally modified timber (TMT) includes a range of wood types that have been physically and chemically modified with heat. Durability is increased and biological resistance to pests and microorganisms is enhanced, without the use of chemical preservatives and insecticides. Cambia thermally modified timber includes American-grown ash and poplar. Image Cambia.

Just BioFiber hemcrete composite building blocks. The hemplime blocks are made with hemp shiv, a proprietary mix of lime, sand and an internal structural composite frame. It’s this frame that enables the blocks to be stacked like Lego. It offers high thermal insulation, breathability and very low carbon footprint. Image Just BioFiber.

BioBasedTiles by Front (formerly StoneCycling) made with Biomason biocement. With good strength to weight, they offer a low-carbon alternative to Portland cement pre-cast products. Image Front.

Baux acoustic wood wool cement board made from wood, cement and water. While it has very good acoustic properties for ceiling and walls, it also helps regulate indoor temperature and humidity. Image Baux.

Baux acoustic pulp moulded panels. 100% bio-based and compostable, the pulp panels are made with wood pulp, water, wheat (for colour), potato starch, plant-based wax and acid from citrus fruit. Image Baux.

Ampio uses stucco lustro, an age-old Italian technique that creates a bright reflective interior surface. The material for stucco lustro is a mixture of slaked lime and crushed marble. It may be dyed to obtain different colours and mixed with mother of pearl, black sand, gold leaf or other natural additives to obtain a specific effects. Image Ampio.

Amorim expanded cork is used as a natural insulation in roofs, walls, floors, internal partitions and ceilings. It is made up of 100% cork, manufactured from scraps bound together with suberin (a waxy substance found in the cork cell walls). The raw materials are broken into small pieces and compressed in an autoclave (high-pressure heating chamber) at around 300 degC.

Accoya wood is modified radiate pine. Through a process of acetylation, the chemical structure of the wood is altered, resulting in a dimensionally stable and extremely durable timber guaranteed for 50 years above ground and 25 years in ground or freshwater. The process does not add any toxins to the environment. Image Accoya.