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Marmoleum Cocoa linoleum flooring

Sustainable by design

Marmoleum Cocoa builds on the proven sustainability of the Marmoleum range, which is made from up to 98% natural raw materials, including linseed oil, wood flour, and jute. What makes this collection unique is the addition of cocoa shells, a by-product of the cocoa industry that would otherwise go to waste. By integrating these shells into the flooring, Forbo Flooring gives new life to an underutilized resource while contributing to a more circular economy.

With 38% recycled content and a production process that is climate positive from cradle to gate without offsetting, Marmoleum Cocoa continues to set the benchmark for truly sustainable flooring solutions.

Raw materials - Marmoleum Cocoa
Marmoleum cocoa

A natural beauty

Marmoleum Cocoa has become a go-to flooring solution for architects and designers seeking a natural yet contemporary look. The subtle texture created by cocoa shells adds depth and tactility, while the refined, modern colour palette offers a timeless look suited for a wide range of interiors.

By combining organic elements with balanced, mineral-inspired tones, the collection delivers a floor that is both on-trend and enduring, proving that sustainability and exceptional design can go hand in hand.

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    MARMOLEUM CLIMATE POSITIVE

    From cradle to gate

    Climate positive Marmoleum

    Thanks to its biobased raw materials and continuous life cycle improvements, every square meter of our Marmoleum flooring made from cradle to gate removes 446 grams of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

  • Marmoleum: natural by nature

    CO2 CALCULATOR

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    CO2 calculator

    Our commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility: the CO2 calculator. This user-friendly tool provides vital insights into the carbon footprint of our flooring products.

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    ECO LABELS

    For Marmoleum

    Eco labels Marmoleum

    Forbo’s Marmoleum has been awarded a large array of international environmental certificates such as the Nordic Swan, the Blue Angel and Declare Red list Free.

Marmoleum cocoa - fair
Marmoleum cocoa - fair

Giving cocoa waste a second life

Marmoleum Cocoa is made with recycled cocoa shells sourced through our partnership with Kumasi. In traditional cocoa production, only the beans are used, while up to 75% of the fruit is typically discarded. By transforming cocoa husks into a valuable raw material for flooring, we help reduce waste and create additional value from an overlooked resource.

The partnership also contributes to women's empowerment initiatives in cocoa-producing regions. Through programs connected to the cocoa husk value chain, women gain opportunities to strengthen their financial independence and support their local communities.

Creating more value for cocoa farmers

Our collaboration with Dutch social enterprise Kumasi helps cocoa farming communities benefit from more of the cocoa harvest. In addition to collecting cocoa husks, Kumasi also uses cocoa fruit juice to create beverages, providing farmers in countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador with new income opportunities from materials that were previously discarded.

The result:

  • Less waste in the cocoa supply chain
  • Additional income for farming communities
  • A more circular use of natural resources

Recycling Marmoleum floors

In 2021, Forbo Flooring partnered with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands to recover and recycle 13,000 m² of Marmoleum flooring that had been in use for more than 20 years in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS).

The goal was ambitious: to take back the used Marmoleum floors and fully recycle them into brand-new Marmoleum flooring. This pioneering circular flooring project demonstrated how Marmoleum can support a circular economy by transforming end-of-life flooring materials into high-quality new floors.

See how Marmoleum is recycled

  • Rae State secondary school Estonia - Marmoleum Cocoa

    Rae State secondary school (EE)

    Reference project

    Marmoleum Cocoa in Rae State secondary school

    The interior architecture of the Rae State Secondary School building, which was nominated in Estonia as the Timber Building of the Year 2024, Estonian Architecture Award and Interior Architecture Award 2024, features responsibly selected materials that are human-friendly, natural, and all carry a minimal ecological footprint.

  • Marmoleum Cocoa in Thoughtworks Stuttgart

    Thoughtworks head office (DE)

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    Marmoleum Cocoa in Thoughtworks head office

    The architectural firm Studio Carcasse has designed a modern and flexible office for Thoughtworks that supports traditional ways of working. An elegant color concept was implemented with individual furniture and climate-positive floor coverings from Forbo Flooring.

  • Marmoleum Cocoa in daycare center Allegra

    Allegra daycare (CH)

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    Marmoleum Cocoa in daycare center Allegra

    The facility features a thoughtfully designed spatial concept created by baukind GmbH. It includes various learning and play areas such as a creative studio, a music and movement room, a role-play room, a construction room, and a children’s restaurant offering a buffet of fresh and healthy meals. A particular highlight is the Snoozle Room, which provides children with a quiet retreat for relaxation.