Recycled Flooring Helps Construction Go Green From The Roots

Environmentally conscious construction starts from the ground up – so there’s no better way to begin your commitment to eco-aware specifying than by using 100% recycled flooring. According to the Construction Recycling Alliance, as much as 85% of all the waste materials generated by the construction industry could be reused, recycled or ‘reduced’ – i.e. not used in the first place.

Efficient use of recycled flexible flooring can help to achieve all of these aims; the modular nature of flexi-tiles allows irregular shapes to be covered with less waste, while the use of 100% recycled materials with the same high-quality visual appearance caters for the reuse and recycle aspects.

Where to find it

Many suppliers offer eco-friendly flooring ranges that are produced to the same high standards as non-recycled flooring. That includes multiple colour options – including the most commonly specified shades like black and grey – as well as different textures to provide greater grip.

Recycled flooring can be installed almost anywhere, from residential properties to commercial units and even industrial premises, where the preferable carbon footprint of the materials can help to offset some of the unavoidable environmental impact of industrial processes.

Sustainability in construction

The Construction Products Association notes that the concept of ‘sustainability’ in construction has many different definitions, depending on the priorities of the specifier.

In some instances, locally sourced materials are required; in other cases there may be a desire for efficient use of a particular resource, such as the energy used during manufacture, or the amount of water involved. For retail environments, which may be redesigned and refurbished within the space of a few years or even months, the CPA suggests that products with a better environmental profile can have a significant bearing on how eco-friendly the overall refurbishment is seen as being.

Choosing materials carefully is also recommended for larger projects, such as when a whole row of houses is being constructed. As part of this standard, BSI Group suggests several different types of organisation that might choose to refer to the guidance when specifying eco-friendly construction materials.

Among them are contractors and developers, as well as producers of construction products, government bodies (which is likely to apply particularly to public bodies undertaking construction work) and environmental consultants. With effective resource management a growing concern for everyone involved in the construction industry supply chain however, the use of more recycled materials can only help to improve public perception of the business.

Thanks to high-quality 100% recycled flooring tiles, a commitment to the environment no longer means compromising on product quality or aesthetic appeal – in the 21st century, with modern recycling methods, you really can have it all.