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We hand craft our tile in the California Wine Country. From the moment we remove the clay from the earth to the time it is installed as beautiful, sustainable tile – our practices respect the planet, our hometown, our employees and our clients. We are committed to eliminating waste from our production process, utilizing clean energy practices and protecting the environment.

Respect and Reuse

• Our clay is consciously excavated in the USA – we utilize every bit of it
  • Wet “scrap” clay is reconstituted back into usable wet clay
  • All reject tiles are crushed and donated to asphalt companies to be used as road and foundation base (replacing quarried stone)

• We produce over 150 colors and finishes comprised of natural minerals
  • Our glazes are 100% lead-free and non-toxic
  • All glaze and water waste is treated on-site, reused and disposed of in an environmentally conscious manner
  • Our Vihara collection includes 70% post-consumer recycled glass

Clean Energy & Protecting the Environment

• We have 180 solar panels on the roof of our factory building. We are the largest solar energy manufacturer in our hometown of Windsor, California

• We continually invest in state-of-the-art machinery to maximize energy efficiency
  • Heat from our kilns is recaptured and reused for tile drying operations as well as heating our factory buildings in the winter
  • Clean, natural gas powers the kilns

• We utilize a sophisticated dust collection system throughout our factories for healthier air

• We have partnered with CarbonFund.org to offset the carbon produced by shipping our product
  • The offsets we purchase support projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects globally that reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the threat of climate change

• Our shipping boxes are compliant with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. They are made with a minimum of 70% post and pre-consumer recycled materials and are printed with soy-based inks

• We recycle all paper, plastic, cardboard, styrofoam boxes and wooden pallets in every department