Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Flooring
InterfaceFLOR carpet tile is manufactured under its EcoMetrics system that monitors manufacturing waste reduction, renewable energy, carbon emissions, water and energy usage, and the percentage of recycled and bio-based materials in its products.
by Jim Taggart
The ‘take, make and waste’ system upon which most of our industries were founded is the legacy of a time when resources seemed limitless; there were fewer people to consume them, and our material needs were less.
Today our perception has changed and our industries are adjusting to a new reality. Some lead, some follow and some drag their feet - and in this regard the flooring industry is no different from any other. (more…)
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Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Third-party evaluation removes the guess work
by Mike Sawchuk
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Earlier this year, a study by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing entitled “The Six Sins of Greenwashing,” tried to ascertain the extent that “greenwashing” plays in everyday consumer products deemed environmentally friendly. Greenwashing is defined as “the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.” (more…)
Tags: Carpet and Rug Institute, Certified Sustainable carpet, Cradle to Cradle, CRI, EcoLogo Program, Energy Star, Enviro-Solutions, environmental advocates, Forest Stewardship Council, Green certified, Green Label, Green Label Plus, Green Seal, GreenGuard, International Organization Standardization, ISO, Mike Sawchuk, Scientific Certification Systems, SmartWood, TerraChoice Environmental Marketing
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