GrownStone produces Bio‑Gel Composite, a carbon‑negative, all‑organic stone cladding made from 100 % recycled agricultural, woodworking, and stone‑making byproducts. The tiles match the look, feel, and durability of traditional stone while being lighter to ship, reducing material and labor costs, and can be customized in shape, design, or color. Their energy‑efficient curing process enables net‑zero waste manufacturing for construction projects of any scale.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Construction projects that require natural stone cladding face high material weight, significant transportation costs, and a large carbon footprint due to quarrying and processing. Additionally, the industry generates considerable waste from agricultural, woodworking, and stone‑making byproducts that are rarely reused.
Solution
GrownStone offers Bio‑Gel Composite stone cladding made entirely from 100 % recycled agricultural, woodworking, and stone‑making byproducts. The tiles are cured using an energy‑efficient process that results in a carbon‑negative product while achieving net‑zero waste manufacturing. The composite matches the appearance, feel, and durability of traditional stone but is lighter, reducing shipping weight and on‑site labor. Customizable shapes, designs, and colors allow architects and builders to meet any aesthetic requirement without compromising sustainability. By sequestering approximately 600 kg of CO₂ per tonne of material, the solution lowers the overall environmental impact of masonry projects.
Target Audience
Primary customers are architects, developers, and general contractors seeking sustainable, high‑performance masonry solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional construction projects.
Features
- Carbon‑negative Bio‑Gel Composite created from fully recycled byproducts
- Energy‑efficient curing process that enables net‑zero waste manufacturing
- Light‑weight tiles that cut transportation and installation labor costs
- Physical properties (look, texture, durability) comparable to natural stone
- Fully customizable dimensions, patterns, and colors for design flexibility
- Quantified CO₂ sequestration of ~600 kg per tonne of product