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Opaque
 P.E.T.
A range of recycled Polythene sheets
available in different thicknesses, colourways and sheet sizes.
The sheets are manufactured using 100% recycled polythene. It is available
in a clear sheet and has quite a high degree of flexibility when used
as a thin sheet. 
 Natural
Rubber
A range of rubbers
which have been dried (cured) naturally and without the use of sulphurs
and drying agents, rendering this a low-toxicity/low-energy material.
Many of the rubbers supplied by this company are manufactured in thin
(3mm) sheets and then layered to form solid forms and details. The
rubber is also tapped using up to date sustainable techniques to ensure
the longevity of both the forestry and the industries that it supports.
 Soy
Polymer
At first glance you would be forgiven for thinking
this is (a petrochemical) plastic. It
also behaves similarly to plastic and the manufacturers are currently
investigating the potential to vacuum form this range of bio-polymers.
There are numerous advantages that this material has over conventional
plastics. It comes from a renewable resource, can be processed at
lower temperatures, toxin free production and of course its 100% biodegradable.
The only downside may be related to durability.
 Ultrapoly®
A Highly durable and tough plastic made
from reprocessed mechanical grade polythene Frequently utilised in
large scale mining and marine projects. According to the manufacturers
website, it is also believed to be the worlds toughest polymer.
Panels
These
panels (or 'bricks') are manufactured using 100% recycled glass. They
are perfectly clear which is unusual for a recycled glass as it usually
takes on a greenish tint following the second processing. The panels
come in a range of surface textures and patterns, each of which manipulate
the light in different ways.
Tiles
A wide range of tiles in a range of colours
and sizes, made from 100% recycled glass cullet. The glass recyclate
is ground to a fine Frit and then exposed to a combination of heat
and pressure to create these opaque, textured pieces.
 Frit
If you didn't already know this, Frit
is the trade term used to describe recycled glass once it has been
ground down into a fine sand. Generally 'Frit' is seen as a midway
stage in a longer manufacturing process and is normally supplied as
a raw material for making tiles or even recycled glass bottles. However,
Frit has an aesthetic all of its own and could be used in a variety
of ways which don't involve melting or pressing.
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