Sustainability
How ProKnee puts sustainability at the heart of its ‘durable kneepads’
AS ‘leaders of personal protective equipment and efficiency worthy tools’, ProKnee says it’s been servicing...
‘Statement sustainability’ with Rusticork
WITH its ‘true bark texture’, RUSTICORK from Granorte is said to bring an original, bold...
Environmental sustainability takes center stage in flooring choices
WHEN it comes to choosing flooring, comparing products by cost is second nature, but in...
Innovative sustainable strategies and product development
Flooring manufacturers and contractors are working to create greener products and develop sustainable strategies to...
Herringbone designs the sustainable way
GRANORTE’s answer to LVT and WPC flooring, SolidTREND is now available in herringbone and features...
Forbo’s Marmoleum ‘achieves climate-positive status’
IN the face of the escalating global climate crisis, specifiers, contractors and end-users are increasingly...
Sustainability: The hot topic
LIFE-threatening temperatures in excess of 50deg C were registered around the globe this summer, ensuring...
The CFA Guide to Sustainability shows how new methods are introduced to flooring industry
The CFA Guide to Sustainability shows how new methods are introduced to flooring industryTHE recently...
Carpet Recycling UK: Big increase in 2021 waste diversion figure
CARPET Recycling UK has reported a large increase in the amount of carpet and textile...
ANGLO Recycling’s eco-friendly flame-retardant underlay: Made from recycled fibre in Lancashire
ANGLO Recycling’s flame-retardant underlay is made from fibre recycled in Lancashire, says the company. Its...
BAL introduces Micromax3 ECO: An environmentally friendly and high-performance grout
BAL, which describes itself as the market leader in full tiling solutions, says its new...
Bond It drives sustainability initiatives with ‘Greener’ packaging and safer products
BOND It, which says it ranks as one of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of...
Condor Group accelerates towards sustainability goals with circular developments and eco-friendly products
BY reducing emissions, reusing materials, and recycling products for circular development, the Condor Group is...
F Ball & Co expands recycling scheme: Making it easier for flooring contractors to recycle empty containers
F BALL and Co says it’s made it easier for flooring contractors to do their...
Forbo’s Marmoleum Cocoa collection: Climate positive & sustainable flooring
A new independent EPD has verified that Forbo Flooring Systems 2.0 and 2.5mm Marmoleum sheet...
Junckers launches buy back scheme for sustainable flooring
As part of its continued commitment to sustainability, Junckers has launched a Buy Back Scheme...
Mapei launches carbon neutral UltraColor Plus: Ethical & sustainable tile installation
MAPEI UltraColor Plus is reportedly the first of a new line of iconic carbon neutral...
Rawson Carpet Solutions unveils Recover: A luxurious fully recyclable carpet tile
UTILISING what’s been described as the highest grade Polyester PET, and advanced machinery, ‘a soft...
Tarkett leading the transition to a circular economy in the flooring industry, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY should be open to being interpreted differently by individual businesses. While the definition of...
ULTRAFLOOR launches innovative eco-friendly underlayments, reducing carbon footprint
ULTRAFLOOR says it’s known in the flooring industry for manufacturing innovative, reliable, and high performance...
Cutting your carbon footprint: Where to start
FLOORING has an important part to play in making the built environment more sustainable which...
Going round and moving forwards: The key to a circular economy
WITH a target for the country to be net zero by 2050, set by government,...
Sustainability and sourdough
WHAT does sourdough have in common with LVT flooring? As I’ll explain, small differences in...
Collaboration is the future of sustainability
The latest edition of the CFA’s guide to sustainability has been released on the CFA...
‘The low carbon alternative’
LION Floor is described as the low carbon footprint alternative to plywood and HDF subfloors...
Embracing nature: The health benefits and importance of biophilic interiors in design and flooring choices
In last year’s Specifier’s Guide to Flooring, Scott Hosie, head of product at Crucial Trading,...
Doing things the natural way
Sustainability issues and clients’ concern for the environment is leading a movement towards naturaland alternative...
The Solid Wood Flooring Company: Our green sustainability strategy
OUR mission at The Solid Wood Flooring Company is simple. We want to make our...
Triumph for sustainability as the CFA launches its latest Guide to Sustainability
The CFA is back with its fresh sustainability concepts for 2023 in its new online...
JHS launches product range with ECONYL yarn
OCEAN Drift is the latest carpet range to join the JHS product portfolio. Manufactured using...
Condor Group and Tide Ocean join up to collect and recycle ocean-bound plastic waste
Condor is launching a partnership with Swiss-based company Tide Ocean SA to support solutions against...
Going green: Half of tradespeople concerned about the environment and sustainability
Half of tradespeople are concerned about the environment and sustainability, according to new research. The...
How Impervia helps reduce yourproject’s air pollution
What is action for clean air?Action for Clean Air is Global Action Plan’s mission to...
Recofloor can help zero waste targets
Collaboration with Recofloor can assist architects, specifiers and construction companies with minimising CO2 emissions and...
‘modulyss leads the charge in sustainable flooring solutions’
IN a world where sustainability is no longer optional but essential, architects and interior designers...
Taming the green claim machine
IF a poll were run to select the words of the century, both ‘green’ and...
Understand your existing waste and recycling contracts, says Carpet Recycling UK
CARPET Recycling UK (CRUK) is urging visitors to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS)...
Mapei and its dedication to quality, longevity & wellbeing
Mapei’s wide ranging products and solutions are a concrete example of its commitment to research...
2023 CFA Sustainability Guide set to go digital for second year in a row
THE CFA Guide to Sustainability is due to be released this year as a digital...
Screwfix extends refurbished power tools offering and launches new sustainability commitment
SCREWFIX, which describes itself as the omnichannel retailer, says it’s proud to extend its range...
Why should sustainability influence how carpets are made?
Sustainability and the circular economy will be even more important in 2023 as customers look...
Peru: sensational flooring products and sustainable logging practices
Harvesting Peruvian tropical wood for flooring responsibly is beneficial for the Amazon without compromising on...
Algeco and Modulaire Group publish latest global sustainability report
Algeco parent company, Modulaire Group has published its global sustainability report. It details how the...
Flooring with a green heart
Because we can!
We firmly believe that conducting business responsibly and creating sustainable solutions is a...
‘ProKnee’s commitment to sustainability leads to designing and producing durable kneepads which are built to last’
‘AS leaders of personal protective equipment and efficiency worthy tools, ProKnee has been servicing the...
Specifying ground floors so buildings can be more adaptable
A CRUCIAL part of our net zero future will be creating a built environment that...
Reducing energy costs in premises cleaning
GOVERNMENT targets to reduce CO2 emissions as part of the wider commitment to zero carbon...
Parkside becomes carbon balanced
TILE specification company, Parkside, says it’s become a carbon-balanced business. Says the company: ‘Continuing its...
Recofloor announces its 2023 vinyl recycling awards
VINYL take-back scheme Recofloor has announced the launch of its 2023 vinyl recycling awards. Showcasing...
IVC: Enrich experiences with dynamic textures
‘ENRICHING spatial experiences with dynamic textures’, Immersion is the new carpet tile collection from IVC...
Part two of the CRUK Sustainability Conference: Making the world of flooring more sustainable
CFJ reports on the second of a three-part sustainability special regarding the CRUK conference in...
Vinyl flooring’s recyclability means no excuse to landfill it
DURABLE, robust and recyclable, PVC is a versatile material used in countless long-life and low-maintenance...
Less energy, material and circularity for the packaging and carpet industries
AT K2022, reportedly the world’s largest trade show for the polymer industry in Düsseldorf, Germany,...
Why wool carpet matters
THE Campaign for Wool (CFW) came together with the Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG) for...
Bolon publishes its 2021 sustainability report
SWEDISH design brand, Bolon, has published its 2021 sustainability report, to review, measure and analyse...
CRUK annual conference: making the UK carpet and textile flooring sector more sustainable
In this in-depth analysis, CFJ reports on one of a three-part sustainability special on the...
How Impervia helps reduce your project’s air pollution
What is action for clean air?Action for Clean Air is Global Action Plan’s mission to...
Milliken & Company tracks progress on sustainability initiative in fourth annual report
DIVERSIFIED global manufacturer Milliken & Company has published its fourth annual Sustainability Report, a key...
‘The only commercial tile you’ll ever need – or want’
BRITISH tile manufacturer, Johnson Tiles, says it’s extended what it describes as its ever-popular Kerastar...
CRUK: industry support for circular economy initiatives
A ‘CLEAR shift’ in industry support for collaboration to recover textile flooring waste materials and...
Unlock the circular economy in a new CPD from modulyss
‘THE Circular Economy’ is a new RIBA-accredited CPD seminar from modulyss that explores what circularity...
UltraFloor ‘creates a truly sustainable future’
LEVELS of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are at an all-time high. While CO2 is...
Shaw Contract: Creating sustainable products with the environment in mind
WE have a vision to ensure each decision we make at Shaw Contract is knowledge-led...
World Environment Day: Balsan announces its new ‘Green Spirit’
SPEARHEADED by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually since 1974, World Environment...
LTP: it’s a good time to protect
STONE and polished porcelain floors need to be resealed periodically and, if a floor requires...
Flooring that’s sustainable by nature
SUSTAINABILITY is an essential issue for many organisations, especially when planning refurbishments. Here I’ll look...
Mapei features at carbon-neutral Braywick Leisure Centre
A FULL Mapei system forms part of the new Braywick Leisure Centre – a £33m...
F Ball and Co ‘doubles down on recycling’
F BALL and Co says it’s redoubled its efforts to reduce the amount of plastic...
Restoration ensures sustainable future
THE historic Bath Abbey has undergone extensive repair and conservation work along with the addition...
Carpet Recycling UK reports stronger support from manufacturers
CARPET Recycling UK (CRUK) returned to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS) in May...
What is sustainable wood flooring?
What is sustainable wood flooring? SUSTAINABLE wood flooring shouldn’t impact the environment in any way,...
Reducing carbon footprint of vinyl flooring with Recofloor
Reducing carbon footprint of vinyl flooring with RecofloorBy CARLA ESLAVA
FLOORING companies participating in the Recofloor...
Are you meeting your customers’ demands for an eco-friendly experience?
WE all hear the carbon-free pledges across every industry and market daily, but how has...
‘A sustainable alternative to BS 8203 compliant plywood’
‘A sustainable alternative to BS 8203 compliant plywood’ LION Floor is described as the high-grade...
Milliken tracks progress on sustainability initiatives in latest sustainability report
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company has published its fourth annual sustainability report, a key reporting...
SWFC: Only sourcing from well-managed legal sustainable forests
AT The Solid Wood Flooring Company, we care considerably about sustainability. It’s in our DNA.
...
Palace Chemicals moves to recycled plastic
Palace Chemicals has worked with its’ packaging suppliers to convert more than 2m containers so...
Hi-vis stretch work trousers with Sorona sustainable performance fibres
WHETHER its dusk, dawn, or dark, Snickers Workwear says it has a superior range of...
CRUK conference: repurposing textile flooring in the circular economy
MOVES by the textile flooring sector to redefine itself along more environmentally conscious principles will...
New construction industry report by Patrick Parsons reveals poor building material supply chains are main barrier to achieving net zero
A NEW report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy Patrick Parsons, based on research with...
SWFC: Sustainability is in our DNA
AT The Solid Wood Flooring Company, sustainability is in our DNA. We’re committed to helping...
Shaw Contract approves IOBAC MagTabs adhesive-free installation in EMEA
COMMERCIAL flooring manufacturer Shaw Contract has partnered with flooring technology experts IOBAC UK in highlighting...
F Ball and Co doubles down on recycling
F BALL and Co is redoubling its efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste...
Mindset shift required on end-of-life products
By SAMANTHA DAWE. COMMUNICATION and collaboration are key in enabling the move to a circular...
Recofloor reaches major 6,000-tonne milestone
A WHOPPING 6,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring has been collected through Recofloor since the...
Stopping global climate change
PARKSIDE and Strata has been pivotal in establishing a policy that is set to drive...
Moving towards a circular economy in the construction sector
GROWING interest in environmental issues is putting pressure on the construction sector to move towards...
The benefits of choosing engineered wood flooring
AT The Solid Wood Flooring Company we’re always striving to develop our products. That’s why...
Milliken & Company announces carbon-neutral flooring portfolio
GLOBAL manufacturer Milliken & Company has announced a new milestone in its ongoing sustainability journey....
‘Cold weather working with Snickers Workwear’s sustainable climate control’
DRESSING right and staying comfortable when it’s cold and wet demands the best in climate...
Far infrared underfloor heating: an answer to the heating energy crisis?
Far infrared underfloor heating: an answer to the heating energy crisis?By IAN SPREADBOROUGH
WITH global prices...
Tarkett and Ragn-Sells partner to fight climate change
Tarkett and Ragn-Sells partner to fight climate changeTARKETT and the Swedish environmental company Ragn-Sells have...
Recofloor smashes annual target
RECOFLOOR beat its 2021 500 tonnes target more than two months early. By the end...
Designer Contracts and supplier take top industry sustainability award
DESIGNER Contracts has scooped a top industry prize for sustainability in a prestigious industry partnership...
Instarmac sets out ambitious environmental goals in latest report
WITH Cop26 still dominating our news feeds, climate change and environmental policies are at the...
Quick-Step innovates with ‘revolutionary recycling technology’
IF you thought HDF, the core of Quick-Step laminate, wasn’t recyclable, think again: Quick-Step’s recycling...
InstaFloor | Staying ahead in flooring by championing sustainability
IF you want to stay ahead in today’s flooring industry you have to champion sustainability,...
Interfloor’s sustainable credentials recognised by Cop26
Interfloor, a Europe manufacturer of carpet underlay and flooring accessories supplied 286 rolls of its...
Bureau Veritas urges UK construction firms to accelerate efforts as it strives to decarbonise the built environment in race to net zero
BUREAU Veritas is urging the UK construction industry to accelerate its efforts when it comes...
Anglo Recycling underlays ‘are reducing its environmental impact’
ANGLO RECYCLING’s big recycling project for 2021 was to reduce changeover times on its recycling...
BAL and ARDEX UK achieve international greenhouse gas emissions reporting standard
BAL and ARDEX UK achieve international greenhouse gas emissions reporting standardBUILDING Adhesives (BAL) and ARDEX...
Antimicrobials redefine the future of cleaner, more sustainable flooring
JONATHAN Clapp, international senior technical manager at Microban International, discusses antimicrobial additives and their ability...
Shaw Contract | Is local the answer: from savings to circularity?
WITH the shortage of construction materials in the UK continuing to impact the industry into...
Adhesive-free flooring installation – its crucial role in circular interior design
TO date, more than 1,000 contractors, interior design, and architectural practices have signed up to...
A quick guide to sustainable hardwood flooring
IF there’s anything we’ve learnt since our humble beginnings, it’s that at The Solid Wood...
Sisal & Seagrass plant trees with the World Land Trust
NATURAL flooring and rug supplier Sisal & Seagrass has announced it’s become a Corporate Supporter...
Granorte ‘meeting demand for sustainability and style’
THE TRENDCollection from Granorte continues to push the boundaries in sustainable design, bringing four collections...
Archwood Group appoints Environmental Action Group to drive sustainability
Archwood Group appoints Environmental Action Group to drive sustainabilityARCHWOOD Group, the North Wales-based business behind...
Recofloor launches new website to support members and expand scheme use
RECOFLOOR, the vinyl flooring take-back scheme founded by flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, has recently...
Biotecture holds Greening Construction webinar
BIOTECTURE, which deals with sustainable living wall systems, hosted a webinar via Zoom entitled; Greening...
Leading the way with sustainable practice
Leading the way with sustainable practice SNICKERS Workwear and EMMA Safety Footwear, which describe themselves...
Laying the foundations for a sustainable future
THE climate conversation has never been more intense. Extreme weather and regular natural disasters are...
Fantasy Flooring: Recofloor is a huge part of our business
NAMED 2021 Brand Ambassador in the annual Recofloor Awards, Fantasy Flooring says the Recofloor brand...
Altro ‘delivers style and sustainability’ for eco-holiday homes
ALTRO Ensemble modular flooring has been used throughout a new development of 21 modern, sustainable...
It’s great to be recognised for recycling waste vinyl flooring
SOUTH Wales-based Commercial Flooring Contractors won the 2021 Project of the Year award in the...
Global ‘green revolution’ targets: How important is flooring’s role?
The importance of construction and building design materials in ‘managing down’ the environmental impact both...
40 for 40 in partnership with World Land Trust
THE Commercial Business Unit of Topps Tiles Plc has announced the ‘40 for 40’ initiative,...
‘We’re flying the flag for waste vinyl flooring recycling’
LEICESTER-BASED Kilworth Flooring & Furnishing Company says it’s ‘flying the flag’ for waste recycling after...
The ‘perfect way to connect with nature’
THE TRENDCollection by Granorte makes cork accessible to more homes and NATURTrend is the perfect...
The GREEN corner
What does Kick-Start Publishing, publishers of Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) do to ensure it remains...
‘ARENA del Futuro’
‘ARENA del Futuro’ is described as the first worldwide collaborative innovation project for zero-emission mobility...
Junckers | Towards a net zero carbon future – every part counts
AS we move towards a net zero carbon future in the construction industry every part...
Karndean Designflooring has released its updated environmental product declarations
KARNDEAN Designflooring, which it describes itself as the UK market leader in luxury vinyl flooring...
LKAB Minerals is leading the way towards a more sustainable future
WHEN it comes to the environmental future of floor screeds, now more than ever it’s...
WOCA says ‘yes’ to ecological success despite rapid economic expansion
WOCA says ‘yes’ to ecological success despite rapid economic expansion. In fact, it’s precisely because...
modulyss is a pioneer adopter of ECONYL yarn
REPORTEDLY well-known for great looking, off-beat carpet tiles that deliver excellent value and performance, fewer...
Cavalier Carpets says it takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously
Cavalier Carpets says it takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously from its Lancashire business environment...
Granorte’s tradition cork floor tile collection
GRANORTE’s Tradition cork floor tile collection celebrates the unique aesthetic of nature’s renewable resource. If...
Snickers Workwear delivers ‘market-leading workwear solutions
COMBINING what it describes as hi-tech fabric technology with verifiable sustainability, Snickers Workwear delivers ‘market-leading...
‘Eco pouches’ for repair and floor finishing compounds
FULLY recyclable ‘eco pouches’ for its repair and floor finishing compounds are among new packaging...
KEF KIDS is a London-based charity
KEF KIDS is a London-based charity, founded in 2006, and dedicated to supporting more than...
Creating spaces with the climate in mind
Helping customers create spaces that actively support the environment is an important part of encouraging...
Striving towards a CO2 neutral future
AS the nation works towards a net zero future, Mark Bauer explains how contractors can...
Unilin’s laminate floors sits on high-density wood fiberboard
UNILIN says that at the core of its laminate floors sits a high-density wood fiberboard...
The green corner
Do you think the flooring industry has room for improvement on sustainability? If so, what...
Recofloor awards Absolute Flooring SW for recycling efforts
Cornwall-based Absolute Flooring SW has been rewarded for its environmental efforts in diverting waste vinyl...