FACTORY FOCUS WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING
LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT using recyclable materials
repurposed into decorative products. Trend’s development of new product lines sets industry benchmarks for the use of post-consumer recycled content in agglomerate and glass tile products, reaching levels as high as 78%. The Group’s manufacturing facilities
were designed with sophisticated recycling systems that significantly reduce water consumption and the proliferation of pollutants while the consumption and cost of packaging materials has been reduced through the use of recycled or reusable packaging. Most product lines are created with a low carbon emission manufacturing process using recycled materials where possible. Trend collaborates with the world’s
Leading manufacturer of glass mosaic tiles and agglomerates Trend Group has installed a system that enables them to use less water in a low carbon emission process using recycled material
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rend Group, a leading international manufacturer and distributor of glass
mosaic tiles and agglomerates headquartered in Vicenza, Italy has partnered with Kohler Co to further each company’s eco-friendly mission of keeping unnecessary waste out of landfill. With this collaboration Kohler will provide pre-consumer porcelain from its bath and sink manufacturing to be re-purposed for the production of Trends newest line of exclusive agglomerate surfaces at its Sebring, Florida plant. This two-year partnership has resulted
in the creation of Trend agglomerate products that are made with up to 51% of recovered Kohler porcelain along with recycled glass and granite, a cooperative effort that has already kept nearly 1 million pounds of waste porcelain out of landfill. The finished product is an incredibly durable surface that is universally appealing and earth-friendly as a versatile option for home and commercial improvement projects. The porcelain surfaces are nonporous and incredibly resistant to stains, scratches and heat, helping to ensure lifetime usage of these products. These materials will be marketed and installed through Trend’s global home
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improvements franchise Granite Transformations which will back them with a lifetime warranty. “Trend Group is proud to partner with
Kohler, incorporating its unused materials into our exclusive products to create stylish and dependable surfaces for building and remodelling projects,” says Danny Hanlon, COO of Trend GB and Granite Transformations. “This collaboration mirrors our mission
to be one of the world largest producers of decorative glass and agglomerate surfaces using advanced technology to create inspiring materials that make for beautiful and sustainable environments.”
PROTECTING RESOURCES Long before it became fashionable Trend Group declared a commitment to implementing real-world processes that protect and preserve the planet’s resources. Trend products are thus designed specifically to consume fewer raw materials and to have extended durability. Its innovative agglomerate surfaces require 60% less raw material and incorporate both geologic waste and recycled glass that would otherwise be destined for landfill with more than 3 million pounds of recycled glass already
leading environmental organisations, architects and designers to promote sustainable building practices and its product lines contribute measurably to LEED Green Building Council ratings based on credits for Material and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation and Design.
KEEPING WASTE OUT OF LANDFILL This outlook is evident in Trend’s network Granite Transformations which is known for its ability to install products over existing kitchen and bathroom surfaces in as little as a day. This process eliminates the need for demolition during the remodelling process, keeping unnecessary waste out of landfill. Granite Transformations is recognised
for its exclusive line of granite-based surfaces crafted to be stronger and more durable than traditional granite slab and for its recycled glass product line made with up to 72% post-consumer tempered glass. All Granite Transformations work surface and mosaic make-over products are manufactured by the Trend Group. “We applaud Trend and Granite
Transformations for seeking ways to create materials that can sustain the test of time”, says Rob Zimmerman, Kohler’s senior channel manager of sustainability. “Kohler’s alliance with these companies is consistent with our business model to maintain the highest standards of manufacturing products while being environmentally conscious.”
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