Over the past two decades commercial carpet maker interface has become so efficient at recycling that its factories are hungry for a larger supply of old modular tiles being discarded in construction and renovation projects.
Interface carpet recycling.
Care carpet america recovery effort is a nonprofit organization working to develop the infrastructure needed to recycle carpet efficiently across the u s.
Casting a wide net of innovation.
Some companies will pick up your carpet but only if you live close to their facility.
Previously they had to send carpet to the usa for processing.
Currently these carpet recycling systems are only for nylon carpet.
Recycling net works the net works program proves collaborative innovation can create positive sustainable change.
While about 14 of post consumer carpet is collected according to care less than 5 of that is recycled.
But at interface we have been actively collecting and recycling post consumer vinyl backed carpet tiles ours and our competitors for over 20 years.
Offering a return recycle program to turn old flor into new products.
Our modular system helps customers create beautiful interior spaces which positively impact the people who use them and our planet.
Eloped a new carpet recycling facility which is the first of its kind in australia.
October 17 2017 interface supports new california carpet recycling law interface expresses support for california ab 1158 which helps support the recycling of carpet within the state of california.
Interface steps up carpet recycling.
Is a global commercial flooring company with an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring including luxury vinyl tile lvt and nora rubber flooring.
At flor environmental consciousness is built into every sourcing design and production decision we make like manufacturing over 95 of our product line in the usa.
And transitioning our entire collection to 100 recycled yarn.
Our modular system helps customers create beautiful interior spaces which positively impact the people who use them and our planet.
28 april 2014 reentry first in asia interface becomes the first global manufacturer to offer customers carpet tile recycling in asia.
Strategic partnerships ensure that carpet tiles suitable for recycling are diverted from landfill allowing customers to recycle within the region.
New carpet is made by recycling nylon into yarn and then reusing it to make new carpet.
Is a global commercial flooring company with an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring including luxury vinyl tile lvt and nora rubber flooring.
In fact over four billion pounds of carpet end up in landfills each year in the us.