Forbo turns cocoa waste into Marmoleum flooring for Estonian school

Forbo, a flooring manufacturer, has introduced Marmoleum Cocoa, a linoleum flooring created from repurposed cocoa shells obtained through the Netherlands-based agritech firm Kumasi Commodity Innovations. This innovative product comprises up to 98% natural ingredients, such as linseed oil, wood flour, and jute. The cocoa shells are upcycled from cacao farming in West Africa, providing supplementary income for farmers' wives. Rae State Secondary School in Jüri, Estonia, features this flooring, designed by the local architecture firm KOKO. Interior architects Raili Paling and Liis Lindvere commended the material for its light reflection, aesthetic diversity, and eco-friendliness. Lindvere highlighted that the built environment contributes to 40% of global carbon emissions, stressing the need for impact reduction. Kumasi co-founder Linda Klunder noted the collaboration's focus on circularity and human impact. Dezeen produced the video in partnership with Forbo.