Sustainable, organic, healthy - everywhere we turn, we hear and see these words, but have you stopped and asked yourself what they really mean?
There are multiple definitions for the term “Sustainable,” many of which revolve around the idea that if something is sustainable, it is healthy, clean and organic.
When it comes to sustainable (healthy, clean, organic etc.) flooring, we’re pioneers, movers and shakers and disruptors. Teknoflor offers numerous products that are made without red-list materials and hold an abundance of certifications and transparency documents. Cradle to Cradle, Declare, Healthcare Without Harm, EPDs, HCPDs, etc. - they’re all on our shelves.
But vinyl products still serve a place - we know with 100% virgin, clean vinyl, we are transparent - but can it be considered sustainable? What’s in that name?
One less common way to view and define Sustainable Flooring? Longevity.
SUSTAINABLE
sus·tain·able | \ sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl \
: able to last or continue for a long time
This definition of sustainable stands out to us because it offers a very basic and thoughtful idea - a conscientious effort to make and use products that will stand the test of time and minimize excess waste.
By providing 100% virgin vinyl, high performance flooring Teknoflor is providing products that work, and will continue to work, for decades. Choosing products that won’t wear quickly and can stand the beatings of high foot traffic will minimize product used and waste generated.
“If you’re choosing vinyl, Teknoflor is the cleanest.” Says Alex LaPree, Vice President of Sales. “We have floors that have been down for 20 years - we have longevity in the market.”
When a floor has a lifespan of 20 years compared to that of 5 or 10 - you’re saving enormous amounts of product waste. So can vinyl still be considered Sustainable? In this perspective - absolutely.
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