InterfaceFlor Collaborating With Canadian Recycler

Monterey, CA, June 9, 2011 -- Modular carpet maker InterfaceFlor said it is taking its carpet recycling know-how on the road by forming alliances with regional carpet recycling operations throughout North America.

The first of these relationships is with Canadian-based Aspera Recycling Inc. InterfaceFlor is providing technical assistance that will help Aspera implement a ReEntry-type system able to recycle end-of-life carpet tiles and broadloom into reusable fiber and PVC backing that go into InterfaceFlor products.

The collaboration was announced by Erin Meezan, Interface Inc. vice president for sustainability, during a speaking engagement at the Sustainable Brands Conference.

Since 1994, InterfaceFlor has reclaimed more than 220 million pounds of used carpet, recycling much of it into the production of its own modular carpet tile products at its ReEntry 2.0 facility in LaGrange, Ga.

In the process of harvesting old carpet, InterfaceFlor has created something of a micro-industry. Now the company is eyeing regional carpet recyclers, like Aspera, with whom it can share its expertise and establish similar operations.

In addition to this initial rollout in Toronto, expansion is planned later this year in a few key U.S. markets, the company said.

"The Canadian carpet recycling landscape is a few years behind that of the U.S.," explained Richard White, president of Aspera.

"By adopting the tried and true technology platforms of the industry leader, InterfaceFlor, Aspera is establishing itself at the forefront of carpet recycling and waste diversion in this country."

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