Sustainable exterior composites: hemp, recycled waste, and bio-based cladding
A new class of exterior composites moves beyond plastic, incorporating recycled content, bio-based materials, and other sustainable alternatives. BastWave by Margent Form uses hemp fibers and bioresin with high carbon sequestration for corrugated panels and rainscreens. Fiberon's Wildwood Cladding Sahara Collection, inspired by desert hues, includes a new Bamboo shade and is manufactured with recycled water, comprising 94% recycled content. WVH's Plaank Exterior Slat Panels offer a durable wood-and-recycled-plastic composite for all-weather performance. Front's WasteBasedBricks convert construction waste into building material with 60% reused waste. Steni Nature by Steni provides 14 stone surface designs with recycled glass content. Abet Laminati's MEG exterior phenolic cladding, updated with new designs, works in ventilated facade systems.
Key facts
- BastWave by Margent Form uses hemp fibers and bioresin for corrugated panels and rainscreens.
- Fiberon's Sahara Collection cladding is 94% recycled content and manufactured with recycled water.
- WVH's Plaank panels are a durable alternative made from wood and recycled plastic.
- Front's WasteBasedBricks contain 60% reused waste.
- Steni Nature offers 14 stone surface designs with recycled glass content.
- Abet Laminati's MEG cladding is updated with new designs for ventilated facade systems.
- The composites go beyond plastic with recycled and bio-based materials.
- BastWave has high carbon sequestration.
Entities
Institutions
- Margent Form
- Fiberon
- WVH
- Front
- Steni
- Abet Laminati