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Creating value from waste – EU Project Circular Flooring turns post-consumer PVC flooring into plasticiser-free recyclates

Creating value from waste – EU Project Circular Flooring turns post-consumer PVC flooring into plasticiser-free recyclates

Sophia Hughes09 mins

Following five years of intense research, the Circular Flooring consortium has proven that it is possible to produce plasticiser-free PVC recyclates from end-of-life flexible floor coverings. The solvent-based recycling process, which is operated with CreaSolv® formulations jointly developed by Fraunhofer IVV and CreaCycle, can efficiently remove critical legacy plasticisers from waste PVC flooring. The recovered…

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Joshua Tiles Melbourne Leads the Way in Advanced Vinyl Flooring and Sustainable Home Renovation Materials

Joshua Tiles Melbourne Leads the Way in Advanced Vinyl Flooring and Sustainable Home Renovation Materials

Sophia Hughes05 mins

The home renovation materials industry is experiencing a transformative shift in 2024, with a strong emphasis on products that blend durability, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability. At the heart of this evolution is the advancement in vinyl flooring technology, which has become increasingly popular among homeowners and designers alike. Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) and Luxury Vinyl…

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Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Sophia Hughes04 mins

Ecore International cited for 16 violations at Mexia plant, faces $299K in penalties AUSTIN, TX – While one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces — including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields — touts its products’ safety and environmental benefits, a U.S. Department of…

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Improve Your Home’s Value With Hardwood Flooring

Improve Your Home’s Value With Hardwood Flooring

Sophia Hughes05 mins

(BPT) Whether you’re thinking about selling your home or just making some updates, it’s always smart to consider renovations that will enhance the enjoyment of your home and increase your property’s long-term value. One key improvement many homeowners consider is updating their home’s flooring to solid or engineered hardwood, an investment that can maximize a…

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Certified Flooring Installers opens new headquarters in Dalton | Local News

Certified Flooring Installers opens new headquarters in Dalton | Local News

Sophia Hughes03 mins

Certified Flooring Installers announces the opening of its new warehouse and headquarters in Dalton. The facility spans 20,000 square feet, including 2,000 square feet dedicated to office space. The headquarters will serve as a central hub for comprehensive training programs aimed at certifying professional flooring installers. Certified Flooring Installers also offers comprehensive technical certification training…

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What’s happening with LL Flooring?

What’s happening with LL Flooring?

Sophia Hughes04 mins

Now, a battle to oust the current leadership board is brewing. A dramatic news release (and a corresponding website) posted this week voices key concerns from company shareholders, including this excerpt: “Yet rather than addressing the numerous critical issues facing the business head-on, LL Flooring’s Board continues to make poor and puzzling operational and financial decisions that…

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