What is sustainable flooring? Sustainable flooring is a type of flooring manufactured using green technology; meaning the process does not use anything like harsh chemicals or dyes. A method that produces less environmental footprint, which is great for the environment. Sustainable flooring types are also made with natural resources that are fully recyclable. With more people becoming aware of the threat of climate change and wanting to make greener choices, it is no surprise that sustainable flooring is currently dominating the market and is the future for flooring.
What flooring is made from sustainable materials?
Bamboo – Bamboo is a sustainable material, due to the speed at which it grows; it can grow at a rate of one metre per day. Simply incredible! Let’s not forget how durable and beautiful this material is too.
Stone Tiles – This flooring type is eco-friendly because it’s a totally natural product that requires minimal resources to produce.
Cork Floors – Cork flooring is made from the shavings of an Oak tree; A sustainable choice as the tree itself is not touched (does not get harmed), and the bark will grow back, making it a great renewable source.
Reclaimed Wood – Reclaimed wood is recycled and reused to help meet the everyday demands for eco-friendly homes. Making it a super sustainable flooring choice.
Glass Tiles – Glass tiles are made from recycled materials, that are 100% recyclable. What a fantastic ‘Green’ choice!
Linoleum – A flooring made from a 100% biodegradable material. A flooring that’s making a huge comeback; that so many are cheering for, which comes as no surprise with its breathtaking colours and designs.
Wool Carpet- Wool is a material that keeps replenishing itself, as it comes right off a sheep. This natural fibre option is also stain-resistant and durable. (Check out Sedna to find out more about sustainable carpets)
Artificial Grass – Often made from everyday recycling, which can be recycled again at the end of its life span. Artificial Grass is a fabulous choice if you have children, and we can’t forget it is super trendy.
Why choose sustainable flooring?
There are many obvious reasons as to why you should choose sustainable flooring when it comes to your home, for instance, it’s environmental conservation. However, there are many reasons that people are unaware of, such as; it helps improve indoor air quality and minimises health risks by using natural materials that don’t require chemicals during production.
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