You are warmly invited on our unique international hybrid event dedicated to biobased materials and the future of healthier construction. Join Us for
Materials Matter – Non Tox Day.
Date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025 Time: 11:00–15:00 CEST
Location: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS), Dimičeva 13, Ljubljana & Online
Language: English
Registration is mandatory – Link

Why Materials Matter – And Why Now
The construction sector is at a turning point. Every building begins with choices—of materials, methods, and values. Join us at this hybrid event that brings together leading experts, visionary companies, researchers and institutions to explore how biobased, healthy, and climate-resilient materials can transform the future of building. A keynote by Prof. Dr. Sascha Peters (Haute Innovation, Berlin) Special guest – Healthy materials Lab EU Expert talks on material health and regenerative design Good Practice Pitches from innovative SMEs using biomaterials Funding & scaling session with EU and national opportunities Networking and a curated material exhibition

More about the event

We can’t eliminate everything bad from our lives and start living a completely clean life, but we can certainly start by thinking of where we live and what impacts our environment has on our health. While removing all toxins may be difficult, taking small steps toward a cleaner, healthier future through education is achievable and already affordable.


It’s crucial to recognize that not all natural materials are non-toxic, nor are all sustainable practices free from harm. We deserve better. We deserve to know what’s poisoning us and to demand safer alternatives. We care about ourselves, but do we really? We need all this information about toxic materials and products were available in one place, making it easier to be educated and informed.

Non-Tox Uni Kum

Non-Tox Uni Kum is an innovative initiative aimed to transforming the construction and design industry by promoting use of non-toxic building materials and viable sustainable practices. Its goal is to eliminate harmful chemicals commonly used in construction, thereby creating healthier environments for both people and the planet. Through extensive research and interdisciplinary collaboration, Non-Tox Uni Kum seeks to establish new standards for sustainable and safe building practices. 

The foundation

The foundation of this initiative is a strong partnership with experts from various fields, such as material science, architecture, chemistry, and medicine. Bringing together knowledge from diverse sources, even ancestral wisdom, combined with new technologies and techniques, the project addresses one of today’s most significant issues: the widespread use of toxic substances in the environments in which we live and work.

Harmful chemicals

Harmful chemicals such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, heavy metals… pose serious health risks that we are not even aware of. The Non-Tox Uni Kum is committed to educating the public about these dangers and providing safer, people and environmentally friendly alternatives

Ultimately, Non Tox Uni Kum is reshaping the way we think about building design and materials, prioritizing human health and environmental sustainability for
a better future. 

Petra Marinko

CEO

At the heart of the Non-Tox Uni Kum’s philosophy is the belief that the spaces in which we live should enhance, rather than harm, our well-being. The initiative seeks to incorporate sustainability and health-conscious design into all aspects of construction, whether for residential homes or large buildings. By prioritizing natural, renewable materials and avoiding toxic substances, it aims to create aesthetically pleasing, sustainable environments that benefit future generations. Beyond advocating for safer materials, the Non-Tox Uni Kum is working to validate their effectiveness and help architects and builders adopt these practices. The ultimate goal is to develop scalable, non-toxic construction models that can be replicated around the world, setting new benchmarks for best practices in industry.

We believe that collaboration is key to the success. The initiative actively engages with industry leaders, scientists, environmental experts, and policy makers to create a comprehensive approach to sustainable building. By staying at the forefront of trends and innovations, Non-Tox Uni Kum ensures its practices remain effective and impactful. With a practical approach of promoting incremental yet impactful changes that make non-toxic construction more accessible and affordable, this scalability ensures that everyone, from individual homeowners to commercial developers, can benefit from safer, non-toxic environments.

Avenia-M d.o.o – Non Tox Uni Kum
Arkova ulica 5
1210 Ljubljana, Slovenia

petra@nontoxunikum.com
+386 41 532 779

The future should be non toxic.