Flooring

Vinyl was made to be Recycled

That’s the message we’ve received loud and clear after finding out about a vinyl flooring takeback scheme called Recofloor that’s been launched in the UK.

It makes sense really; we recycle virtually everything we can but when it come to refurbishing our homes there’s masses of unwanted materials that we inevitably have to find useful ways to dispose of responsibly.

Fortunately, Recofloor has made it easier for us to redecorate with a conscience. The intention is that excess cuttings and leftovers from the installation process to fit a specific space will be recycled in to new vinyl flooring material, while old vinyl flooring that’s been pulled up from our kitchens, bathrooms and workplaces will be used to make traffic control devices – cones, barrier bases etc.

Hopefully it’ll become a sustainable and cost effective collection system, assisted by the network already set in place where registered Recofloor participants are able to deposit the bulk bags they’re provided with at any of the 19 designated drop-off sites around the UK. And there’s plans for even more.

This coincides with recently implemented EU recycling laws that called for a large reduction in landfill size in the UK. Knowing that the biggest flooring producer managed to put over 700 tonnes of recycled material into their flooring products last year alone is certainly encouraging – here’s hoping that there’ll be an even bigger impact this year.

If you want to contribute, visit this site for more information.

Or you can start small by making a difference and investing in a nifty eco-doormat which is constructed from 100% recycled tyres and plastic bottles. Every little helps!

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Tags: Flooring, flooring products, Recofloor, vinyl flooring