In every relationship with our valued vendors the issue of sustainable practices is paramount. The ability to reach certain goals varies a great deal based upon the specific product, but we are proud to work with world class manufacturers and quarries that are committed to knowledge, incremental improvements, and transparent practices. We rate sustainability based on the following practices:

• Recycled content:
  • Tile with identifiable recycled content either post industrial or post consumer. This includes glazes and tile body.
• Natural or renewable:
  • Adaptable, reusable, or recyclable components. Does not lead to use of unsustainable materials.
• Ecologically responsible:
  • Non-toxic or non – hazardous to occupants and installers. Material does not require damaging maintenance, replacement or disposal practices.
• Resource efficient manufacturing:
  • Products manufactured with resource-efficient processes including reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste (recycled, recyclable and or source reduced product packaging), and reducing greenhouse gases.
• Efficient sourcing and transportation of materials:
  • Product components found locally or regionally saving energy and resources in transportation to factory. Factories where products are manufactured are local to job site or to major port thereby reducing the transportation