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Sustainability
Their mantra is “From Curbside to Oceanside” and it describes their dedication to transforming glass into expressive design materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Moreover, their efforts to be a sustainable organization extend far beyond this fundamental product attribute. They have measurable goals that target improvements in energy reduction, elimination of waste, and green business practices.
DURABILITY AS PART OF SUSTAINABILITY
Glass tile is a very strong building material* that is impervious to water and freeze/thaw resistant. This long-lasting durability further adds to its sustainability.
RECYCLED CONTENT
All Oceanside Glasstile is made primarily from silica sand, an abundant natural resource, with many colors also containing recycled content that may include pre-consumer* and/or post-consumer*** recycled bottle glass from curbside recycling programs.
What Makes Them Green
Their company philosophy has always been centered in sustainable processes and dedication to environmental health. Today, these same values reside in all their business practices and pervade the organization. They recycle over two million pounds of post-consumer bottle glass each year in their manufacturing. Along with many other initiatives that continually improve their sustainability efforts, they implemented a co-processing partnership to almost completely eliminate any of their manufacturing waste from going to a landfill. As is evident in their product design and company values, they are committed to ongoing process advancements and environmental stewardship.
AESTHETICS AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Because of its handcrafted nature and broad range of translucent and iridescent colors, Oceanside Glasstile is an exceptionally beautiful building material—an ideal choice for helping people create beautiful and comforting living spaces, conducive to health and productivity, all of which is part of green building.
LEED INFORMATION
Whether applied as a feature wall, flooring, or an eye-catching accent, Oceanside Glass Tile makes an ideal material for LEED registered projects.
Oceanside started the trend over twenty years ago, with a commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Using curbside recycling programs clear glass waste, OGT has made it their mission to repurpose this by creating beautiful art tile.
Sustainability
Their mantra is “From Curbside to Oceanside” and it describes their dedication to transforming glass into expressive design materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. Moreover, their efforts to be a sustainable organization extend far beyond this fundamental product attribute. They have measurable goals that target improvements in energy reduction, elimination of waste, and green business practices.
RECYCLED CONTENT
All Oceanside Glasstile is made primarily from silica sand, an abundant natural resource, with many colors also containing recycled content that may include pre-consumer* and/or post-consumer*** recycled bottle glass from curbside recycling programs.
AESTHETICS AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Because of its handcrafted nature and broad range of translucent and iridescent colors, Oceanside Glasstile is an exceptionally beautiful building material—an ideal choice for helping people create beautiful and comforting living spaces, conducive to health and productivity, all of which is part of green building.
DURABILITY AS PART OF SUSTAINABILITY
Glass tile is a very strong building material* that is impervious to water and freeze/thaw resistant. This long-lasting durability further adds to its sustainability.
What Makes Them Green
Their company philosophy has always been centered in sustainable processes and dedication to environmental health. Today, these same values reside in all their business practices and pervade the organization. They recycle over two million pounds of post-consumer bottle glass each year in their manufacturing. Along with many other initiatives that continually improve their sustainability efforts, they implemented a co-processing partnership to almost completely eliminate any of their manufacturing waste from going to a landfill. As is evident in their product design and company values, they are committed to ongoing process advancements and environmental stewardship.
LEED INFORMATION
Whether applied as a feature wall, flooring, or an eye-catching accent, Oceanside Glass Tile makes an ideal material for LEED registered projects.
Oceanside started the trend over twenty years ago, with a commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Using curbside recycling programs clear glass waste, OGT has made it their mission to repurpose this by creating beautiful art tile.