Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Bio
Tile
Home tiling solutions are now being made with sustainable materials.
6.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Bio Tile trend?
Bio Tile: Home tiling brands are now offering specialty tiles that are made with sustainable materials. Products in this space include everything from tiles made with repurposed fish scales, to ones made from recycled plastic.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Bio Tile trend
For consumers looking to reduce their environmental impact, repurposed products, or repurposing services in general, help them feel like they're living sustainably, without having to sacrifice the luxuries they're accustomed to. Brands that are able to offer authentic sustainability while catering to consumers' lifestyles will be increasingly relevant in the years to come.
Trend themes
Themes within the Bio Tile trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Repurposed Materials
Home tiling brands are now offering specialty tiles that are made with sustainable materials like repurposed eggshells and fish scales.
02
Recycling Innovation
Takataka Plastics and Studio Plastique are providing innovative recycling solutions, using plastic waste and electronic waste respectively, to create low-cost, eco-friendly tiles.
03
Naturalistic Design
Designers are incorporating natural materials like moss and fish scales into tile designs to create unique and personalized mosaic tiles with an eco-friendly aesthetic.
Industry implications
What the Bio Tile trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Home Improvement
Home tiling brands are now offering sustainable tiles made with recycled and repurposed materials which cater to consumers' lifestyles and environmental values.
For
Recycling Industry
Recycling startups such as Takataka Plastics and Studio Plastique are providing innovative and eco-friendly solutions to address plastic and electronic waste pollution.
For
Interior Design
Designers are incorporating unique and eco-friendly materials like eggshells and fish scales into tile designs, offering personalized and sustainable options for home and office spaces.
Workshop question
How is your brand authentically prioritizing sustainability?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Bio Tile
Trend score 6.2 out of 10, from popularity 80%, activity 93%, freshness 12%.
Popularity80%
Activity93%
Freshness12%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Bio Tile trend
7 featured examples from May 3, 2021 to May 21, 2022CategoryEco
Naturalistic Mosaic Design Tiles
The 'Plitos' Mosaic Wall Tiles Come in Wood, Concrete in Moss
The 'Plitos' mosaic wall tiles can be used in homes to incorporate a touch of modern style and naturalistic charm, creating opportunities for companies in the home decor industry…
CategoryEco
Mussel-Incorporating Bio-Glass Tiles
Bureau De Change Uses Thames Glass for Its New Range of Tiles
Incorporating sustainable building materials and innovative manufacturing methods can lead to new opportunities for architecture and design firms.
CategorySocial Good
Recycled Plastic Tiles
Takataka Plastics Takes on Plastic Pollution Using Innovative Methods
Recycled plastic wall tiles can create sustainable building materials which can disrupt the construction industry.
CategoryEco
Electronic Waste Glass Tiles
The Common Sands — Forite Project Turns Waste into Home Finishings
Innovating sustainable and eco-friendly home decor materials.
CategoryEco
Sustainable Fish-Scale Materials
Erik de Laurens Turns Waste Fish Scales into 'Scalite' Material
Scalite's properties make it a potential addition to the construction materials toolbox for environmentally conscious companies.
CategoryEco
Biowaste Eggshell-Based Tiles
The 'CArrelé' Bioceramic Tiles Have an Elegant Yet Eco Aesthetic
Builders and developers can explore the use of biowaste-based building materials to create eco-friendly and sustainable homes and commercial buildings.
CategoryEco
Bio-Waste Wall Tiles
CArrelé's Collection of Wall Tiles is Made From Bio-Waste
Construction companies can embrace eco-friendly building materials for walls and floors to reduce their environmental impact.
