Stumbled upon algae-based flooring in a trade magazine

I was flipping through a flooring trade mag at the supplier. Saw algae-based tiles that trap carbon. Has anyone actually put in this kind of floor?

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smith.nancy6mo ago

Algae tiles trapping carbon? That's hard to believe. How does that even work in a real house? You walk on it, spill stuff, and it's supposed to just suck up CO2? Most floors just sit there doing nothing. This sounds like a gimmick from a sci-fi movie. I mean, do you have to water it or something to keep it alive?

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gibson.morgan6mo ago

Yeah the sci-fi movie feeling is real! I felt the same until my friend installed some. You don't water it, it's sealed in, and honestly seeing the green underfoot just makes it click.

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rowan_wells286mo ago

Nancy, your spill concerns are spot on.

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charles6405mo ago

Rowan's right about spills, but sealed algae tiles can handle a coffee accident.

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