Manufacturers Go Green - August/September 08
It’s been about a decade since the carpet industry started incorporating sustainable concepts into manufacturing models. More recently, manufacturers in other flooring categories have been following suit.
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Rapidly Renewable Wood - August/September 2008
Bamboo, cork and eucalyptus are the three major varieties of rapidly renewable hard surface floorcoverings, which can all be harvested in less than 15 years.
Reclamation and Recycling - August/September 2008
Even though recycling is only one of many elements of a manufacturer’s sustainability challenge, it’s a major focus because reclamation, recycling and reuse demand a cooperative effort that requires the creation of a complete infrastructure.
The Benefits of Dematerialization - Aug/Sep 2008
Dematerialization is a long word for a very simple concept that lies at the core of any successful manufacturing model, green or otherwise: using less material.
Certifying Sustainability - August/September 2008
While the A&D community was arguably the driving force behind the greening of the built environment, now it’s starting to look more like the victim.
Laminate Update 2008 - August/September 2008
Today’s laminates are better looking than ever and many have outstanding performance characteristics comparable to more expensive hard surfaces.
Strategic Exchange - August/September 2008
Many people ask what a retailer should be doing when the economy is soft and store traffic is down. It’s times like these that make me love the flooring business even more.
Designer Forum - August/September 2008
Even though sustainable design has been around for a number of years and is becoming more important by the day, the practice is still very much in its infancy, says one of the true experts in sustainable design, Bill McDonough.
People Power - August/September 2008
I’ve never claimed to be the smartest person in the room, so let me acknowledge to you that there are words whose definitions are so vast they tend to intimidate me. One of those words is “sustainability.”
Best Practices - August/September 2008
Located in a suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Malkin’s Carpets is an independent flooring retailer that offers carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, area rugs, and vinyl floorcovering.