Blended Launches Sustainable Ceramic Tiles Made from Recycled Demolition Waste
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Dutch design brand Blended has launched a sustainable tile collection called 'Fundamentals' made from recycled demolition waste. The tiles are handmade using materials sourced from local demolition sites, with the waste being crushed, shaped, dried, glazed, and fired in a fossil-free production environment. The resulting tiles feature a mottled, tactile surface that intentionally reveals the natural characteristics of the recycled materials.
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The resulting tiles have a mottled, tactile surface finish that 'intentionally reveals the natural character'
Dutch design brand Blended has released a collection of handmade ceramic tiles made out of materials sourced from local demolition sites.
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