Solutions to the environmental pressures of surface design

Read this insightful and visually rich report from surface experts Neolith as they bring innovation to an all-new, all-sustainable level.

Solutions to the environmental pressures of surface design

BY Juliet Taylor

February 28th, 2023

Tags: Neolith, sintered stone, surface applications, Surface design, sustainable

Neolith is a world leader when it comes to sustainable surface design. Having achieved carbon neutral status in 2019, Neolith now receives all of its electricity from renewable energy sources, as well as recycling 96% of their total waste.

This is made possible by Neolith’s all-natural Sintered Stone, which offers the triple reassurance of strength, beauty and longevity. Neolith are known around the world for combining exquisite design with high-performance functionality, and their range reflects some of the most innovative surface technologies on the market.

Product-led and editorially curated, The Indesign Edit offers a unique perspective on the exceptional designers and brands across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Join us as we explore the outstanding versatility of the Neolith range, taking a look at the various applications for Sintered Stone in the environmentally-conscious home. Learn more about this extraordinary surface and its infinite applications in the latest edition of The Edit.

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