What if the plastic polluting our oceans could become the floor under your feet? That's exactly what Benchwick — SuperOak's parent company — achieved with Blue Eleven technology.
The Ocean Plastic Crisis
Over 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean every year. Most of it — polyethylene and polypropylene — will take 400+ years to decompose. It breaks into microplastics, enters the food chain, and damages marine ecosystems worldwide.
Turning Waste into Floors
Blue Eleven's core is made from 80% recycled ocean plastic — polyethylene and polypropylene recovered from waterways and coastal cleanup operations. This plastic is cleaned, processed, and engineered into a rigid flooring core that outperforms traditional materials:
- Superior impact resistance — recycled PE/PP is tougher than virgin PVC
- 100% waterproof — plastic that survived the ocean is naturally water-proof
- Completely PVC-free — no chlorine chemistry involved
- Dimensionally stable — won't expand or contract with temperature changes
Certified and Recognized
Blue Eleven isn't just marketing — it's validated by independent testing and major awards:
- FloorScore certified for indoor air quality
- Greenguard certified
- Phthalate-free
- Green Product Award winner
- TISE 2024 Best of Innovation
The Bigger Picture
Every floor installed with Blue Eleven technology represents ocean plastic that's been permanently removed from the environment and turned into a useful, durable product. It's proof that sustainability and premium quality aren't mutually exclusive.
SuperOak carries forward this same commitment to non-PVC, sustainable flooring. Explore the collection.