Why use green flooring? There are a number of reasons why this is becoming the fastest replacement flooring in the building industry. First, it promotes environmental stewardship by protecting our natural resources, and helps create a healthy environment for future generations. Green flooring is non-toxic, lasts longer, beautiful to look at and durable.
There are ten attributes that qualify a flooring to be considered 'green.' They are:
- Social Responsibility
- Manufacturer Processes
- Distribution Methods
- Renewable
- Recycled Content
- Recyclebility
- Toxicity
- Lifecycle
- Installation
- Maintenance
There is a variety of materials used for green flooring. These natural, non-toxic, environmentally materials are from renewable sources - bamboo, cork, natural linoleum, wood and stone are just a few examples. And to make it even sweeter, these materials are cost effective, easy to install, and provide a wide range of colors and designs.
