Cosentino launches eco®, a revolutionary new decorative recycled surface material
The world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk- management for public health and safety, The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), has certified ECO® by Cosentino as a safe material for direct contact with any kind of food and liquid. With this certification ECO® by Cosentino is industry approved for installations in commercial projects including hospitals, schools, restaurants, hotels and more.
Composed of 75% recycled materials, ECO® by Cosentino is a revolutionary new decorative recycled surface material with a high stain, scratch and scorch resistance. It is available in an
array of stunning colours and finishes and can be used for work surfaces, interior cladding and flooring.
“The launch of ECO® by Cosentino is an exciting milestone for the company,” said Christophe Gontier, managing director of Cosentino in the UK. “It marks the introduction of an entirely new category for the surfacing industry, setting a new standard in sustainable manufacturing practices which go way beyond normal environmental regulations.”
The result of a 4.5 million euro research and development investment, ECO® by Cosentino is composed of 75% post-industrial and post-consumer recycled raw material, including: mirrors salvaged from houses, building and factories; glass from windows and bottles; granulated glass from consumer recycling practices; porcelain from china, tiles, sinks, toilets and decorative elements; and industrial furnace residuals from factories in the form of crystallised ashes.
The recycled content is then mixed with other materials including: stone scrap from mountains, quarries, manufacturing, and fabrication; and is bonded together with an eco-resin, which
contains 22% corn oil. This pioneering resin is the result of a major research and development initiative, and is unmatched in the market today.
ECO® by Cosentino¹s unique make-up of recycled materials combined with natural elements is achieved through state-of-the-art technology and delivers a hard durable surface that has high
stain, scratch and scorch performance. Unlike more traditional materials, it is non-porous and does not require sealers.
At launch, ECO® by Cosentino is available in a sophisticated colour palette totaling 10 individual designer colours, White Diamond, Riverbed, Terra, Iron Ore, Polar Cap, Crystal Ash, Star Light, Luna, Crystal Sand and Black Forest suitable for both commercial and residential projects. It is also available in both a polished and a matte Leather finish.
ECO® by Cosentino is available in jumbo slabs of 327x159cm and standard tile sizes of 30x30cm 45x45cm and 60x60cm. The jumbo slabs allow for a higher square footage of material per container, therefore minimising the product¹s carbon foot print, and provide a higher yield of material during fabrication, minimising seams and waste. The slabs are available in 1,2cm, 2cm and 3cm thickness to respond to varying market needs.
