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The raw brick that makes up Fireclay's Glazed Thin Brick is sourced through a supplier who has been in business for over 100 years and continues to source and manufacture all brick in California, within 150 miles from the Fireclay Tile factory. The brick qualifies for LEED points and is glazed by hand on-site at the Fireclay Tile factory in Aromas, CA. The bricks provide a durable, long-lasting, and easy-to-clean surface suitable for a range of projects.
*Note that the EPD listed is for the glazing portion of the tile and not the brick itself.

Fireclay's Recycled Clay Body is made from 50% recycled content, including post-consumer recycled porcelain/glass and pre-consumer recycled granite dust. The tiles are handcrafted in Aromas, California and are 100% VOC free. All of the glazes are also lead-free.

Fireclay offsets their carbon footprint via Carbonfund.org.Fireclay is based in California making this product most suitable for projects in the western United States.

Daltile’s Keystones Collection is a colorbody porcelain mosaic line, suitable for indoor and outdoor use on floors, walls, as well countertops. A multitude of patterns allow for many expressive, aesthetic choices. The majority of these tiles are produced in Gettysburg, PA making this best suited for projects in the Northeastern United States.

Limix tiles are a lime-based alternative to traditional ceramic. Not only are these tiles free of toxics that could off-gas into the indoor air, they also actively absorb VOCs and carbon, improving indoor air quality. Additionally, they regulate humidity, and their high alkalinity makes them naturally antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal. Compared to baked ceramic tiles, Limix also consume 80% less energy during manufacturing. Limix is awaiting Cradle to Cradle re-certification. The tiles will be Cradle to Cradle Gold, with a C2C Material Health Certification at the Platinum level.

Green Leaf Brick is a strong, sustainable, healthy building product. It is a fired masonry brick made of 100% recycled content with up to 31% post-consumer waste-streams. Green Leaf Brick is Red List Free. It comes in a range of colors and sizes, and clients have the option to customize the brick size, color, and texture.

DalTile's Panoramic Porcelain Surfaces are comprised of silica, quartz, mullite, and feldspar. Raw materials are extracted from quarries with environmental recovery plans according to EU Directive 92/43 / EEC. Due to their production process and material composition, these products require no additional sealants which often contain toxic materials. Their surfaces mimic the appearance of natural stone slabs and concrete and can be used for floors, walls, and countertops.

Articulo is a line of porcelain tiles that are designed to look like vein-cut travertine. This product is made in the U.S. and contains both post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled material. It is comprised of just 6 materials that are converted into benign, fully vitrified porcelain during the firing process.

The majority of these tiles are produced in Muskogee, OK making this best suited for projects in the southeastern United States.

bioMASON grows tiles using technology similar to hydroponics - units mixed with microorganism are fed an aqueous solution to harden the tiles to specification. bioMASON’s process eliminates the need for firing by replacing the curing/hardening process with biologically controlled structural cement.

Fireclay's Natural Press Clay Body is made in Spokane, Washington using locally sourced materials, repurposed old, discarded tiles, recycled wastewater, and glaze materials. All glazes are 100% lead-free. Using the Natural Press technique, clay is pressed into molds, dried, glazed and single fired to reduce cost and carbon emissions.

MAGNA Glaskeramik is made of 100% recycled glass from glass bottles and industrial waste. The glass waste is broken into shards and sintered without additional binders or pressure. It is fully recyclable. Each glass plate is unique and can be used for countertops, vanities, shower walls, room partitions, kitchen worktops, backsplashes, tables, flooring, wall cladding and light walls. 

Pyrolave tiles are enameled "lava-stone", or rock formed from cooled lava, for use in bathrooms, kitchens, restaurants, countertops, and building cladding. Pyrolave Architecture conducts an extensive two-year study of their quarries prior to extraction and a report that details: the assessment and management of direct, indirect, temporary, and permanent effects on the environment, a landscape study, an analysis of noise, dust, and vibration, hydrogeologic and hydrologic evaluations, and evidence that there is no risk of pollution from hydrocarbon, organic, or mineral waste. The quarry has a regulated annual extraction limit and they complete site restoration processes ensuring site regeneration. In comparison to granite or marble, this natural stone requires less energy for extraction.

Ignorance is Bliss ceramic tiles repurpose industrial waste into high-quality glazes, reducing reliance on mined resources and excessive processing. Sourced from drinking water supply, soil remediation, biofuel production, and stone manufacturing, these industries generate thousands of tonnes of residue annually. Up to 60% of the glaze consists of reclaimed waste. Developed through extensive research, the current palette offers many colors.  While conventional ceramic glazes can rely on toxic lead and barium to enhance flow and color vibrancy, Ignorance is Bliss formulations exclude these harmful substances, reducing exposure risks for workers and minimizing environmental impact.