From 1 July 2007, all of its InterfaceFLOR carpet tile will be climate neutral, accounting for the greenhouse gas emissions over the entire lifecycle of the carpet – covering raw material acquisition, manufacturing, transportation, use, maintenance and disposal.
The carpet itself, which has been independently verified and certified by the Climate Neutral Network, already has a high level of environmental sustainability. Produced in tiles to ensure that only worn sections need to be replaced, the carpets are also 100% recyclable.
The carpet tiles have a 15 year guarantee and the lowest volatile organic compound emissions of any carpet in New Zealand.
InterfaceNZ Managing Director Robb Donze says the developments are consistent with InterfaceFLOR’s “Mission ZeroTm” – its goal of a zero environmental footprint globally by the year 2020.
This means, in part, having 100% “closed loop” recycling of all carpets or, alternatively, 100% biodegradable carpet with zero waste.
InterfaceFLOR is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of environmentally sustainable floor coverings.
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For further information:
Robb Donze Managing Director InterfaceNZ rdonze@Interfacenz.com Ph (021) 725 977