Agriboards & Biobased Boards

Agriboards and biobased boards are becoming prevalent as interest in sustainable building products and the number of LEED™ certification projects grows worldwide.  These boards are primarily made from plant waste and/or rapidly renewable plant materials.

Agriboards are generally lighter than traditional wood particle boards, so product weight is reduced and less energy is expended in shipping. We look for boards that have formaldehyde-free, non-toxic resins and are manufactured in plants that make every effort to curb energy and water use.

Many of these boards offer stunning color, texture, and lines. Stay tuned as we introduce new products!

 

Autumn Award

Textured Kirei provides the perfect accent for our Autumn Award.

Bamboo

    

One of the most exciting new materials we're using to create bamboo plaques is a laminated bamboo product called plyboo™.  Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource.  The bamboo used in plyboo™ is grown in managed forests in China. It reaches a mature height of 40 feet in 4 years and does not require replanting after harvesting.

  

Bamboo cross section

Kirei
Kirei
  

We have fallen for Kirei, one of the most beautiful agriboards we've seen. Kirei is made from recycled sorghum, a plant that is grown around the world for food. The stalks left over after the harvest are heat pressed with a non-toxic adhesive to create a board with a stunning visual effect.

  


PaperStone™

Our newest creations to incorporate renewable resources are crafted using PaperStone™. FSC-certified PaperStone™ is made from 100% post-consumer standard office paper and certified by the Smartwood program of the Rainforest Alliance to meet FSC standards. PaperStone™ is commonly used in LEED building projects - as countertops in a kitchen or bath, for example - and we are enjoying designing new and interesting applications for this versatile material.


Environ biocomposite®

The newest selection of plaques and slide-in certificate holders at Rivanna is made from Environ biocomposite®. Recycled newsprint, a soy-based resin and color additives make up this green material. Generally used for interior decorating purposes, Environ biocomposite® offers a unique texture in varied colors to give plaques and certificate holders greater visual appeal.