Paint / natural-based materials
In contrast to common acrylic-based paints, these paints are made from naturally derived materials, such as minerals, plant-based oils, resins, and pigments to minimize the consumption of petrochemicals and the creation of dangerous pollutants. Such low embodied carbon paints do not include volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Bio-based Paints & Coatings market swot analysis by top key vendors, demand and forecast research to 2027
BioLime creates its specialty blend of plasters and masonry mortars using no artificial additives, no toxic chemicals, negative-zero-VOCs, and is completely natural.
BioShield has been developing and offering environmentally safe and sound paints.
ECOS Paints use sustainable ingredients to make water-based, eco-friendly paints formulated without harsh chemicals.
Earthborn is a breathable Claypaint in ultra-matt finish for interior walls and ceilings. Made using eco-friendly clay and natural ingredients and advanced manufacturing processes and formulations. They are water-based and use no oils or acrylics.
Portola Paints are eco-friendly and they blend every color by hand to ensure color depth, accuracy, and embrace ancient techniques with their exclusive Lime Wash coating and other specialty products. Their paint formulations are low odor and contain no VOCs.
Pure & Original paint is tinted and mixed using 100% natural pigments in North America.
Romabio Paints are mineral based and made with high quality, natural ingredients that are toxin-free.
The Real Milk Paint Co. produces environmentally friendly, VOC-free, and child-safe paints and finishes. Their paint is 100% organic and is safe for kids and pets
Léém clay plaster & paint contain a natural blend of clay, loam, sand and potentially fibres, clay plasters & paint provide a healthy, breathable finish for internal walls and ceilings.
Panelboard / upcycled & recyclable
Panelboards are manufactured from upcycled or recycled content and are both bio-based and recyclable. These panelboards are created by repurposing materials like reclaimed wood fibers or agricultural by-products, diverting waste from landfills and reducing the need for virgin resources.
Honext manufactures non-toxic, recyclable panels by upcycling industrial fibers into a sustainable material.
Neverwaste panels are made entirely from waste cardboard and packaging and can be remade indefinitely.
Koskisen's Zero furniture board is a completely new type of interior board using bio-based raw materials like lignin, a renewable wood-based binder instead of a fossil-based binder.
Compostboard is a fully home-compostable, 100% bio-based board material made with agricultural fibers without any chemicals or plastics.
ARCHISONIC® by Impact Acoustic is a Cotton panelboard that is made from natural raw materials and enables a closed loop system through the use of cellulose.
Paper / renewable print & packaging
Paper has a long history and numerous applications ranging from writing and printing to packaging and crafting. Paper originates from fibers derived from trees, bamboo, hemp, or recycled paper. Paper produced through responsible forestry practices ensures a consistent supply of raw materials while recycling paper reduces the demand for virgin fibers.
Aireal is making the first carbon negative paper in the world by replacing conventional paper filler with CO2 reacted olivine, the overall carbon dioxide emissions are 25% lower than that of ordinary paper.
Forestry Stewardship Council provides listings of North American certified papers and printers.
GWP Group offers a detailed guide to corrugated cardboard packaging grades and cardboard types.
Hemp Foundation provides listings of North American-certified papers and printers.
PEFC launches Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing: A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers - a comprehensive guide empowers fashion brands and retailers to embrace responsible sourcing practices for MMCFs (man-made cellulosic fibers) by emphasizing the importance of sustainable forest management.
Releaf has developed a technology that manufactures sustainable paper bags for everyday use from fallen leaves solving the problem of bio-waste and issues of the paper industry.
U.S. Packaging Preferences 2020 reports on consumer preferences, perceptions, and attitudes toward packaging.
Papier & Karton is a Netherlands-based paper and cardboard recycling leader. Its Paper & Cardboard Information Center (IPK) is where consumers and companies can find information about paper and cardboard's sustainable aspects and usability.
Plastic / recycled material
Recycled plastic is made by processing post-consumer or post-industrial plastic waste. Recycled plastic has a wide range of uses across an array of industries. It has become a versatile alternative for virgin plastic in packaging, building materials, furniture, textiles, and other diverse applications.
Aectual creates objects and systems for interior space division that are 3D printed on-demand using recycled materials
ByFusion is creating construction-grade building material made entirely from Repurposed, often un-recyclable plastic-waste. Byblocks are ideal for retaining walls, sound walls, sheds, privacy fencing, terracing, and landscaping, accent walls, furniture and more.
Smile plastics makes Decorative solid surface panels using recycled plastic.
The Good Plastic Company's 'Polygood' panels are a distinctive surface material made from 100% recycled plastic, is 100% recyclable and made using low-carbon processes.
PPPNatura resin by LanzaTech and Plastipak Packaging reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and its production process does not require land or food resources making it the world’s first polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin made from captured carbon emissions.
