Mannington
Certifications & recognition for environmental leadership matter to us because they confirm that our investment in making better products, with better processes, is working. But they matter to you, too.
These offer reassurance from independent authorities & we welcome these highly regarded associations and government bodies into our facilities – in the name of truth and transparency. They look closely at our products, programs and practices. And when they certify a Mannington product or reward a program for environmental leadership, it confirms that our commitments line up with what you expect from us.
We are proud to have a products and programs that contribute to environmental rating systems, have been recognized for environmental innovation and leadership, and are third-party certified... [learn more]
Metroflor
Metroflor® Corporation is committed to being as sustainable as possible with principles of responsible sourcing, saving water and energy, reducing emissions, and recycling embedded into the entire business. With decades of experience in the industry and in consideration of the ever-growing concern over potential health effects of various flooring ingredients, Metroflor conducts extensive testing for heavy metals and hazardous chemicals when we choose to use recycled content in our LVT products. This ensures those additives do not exceed established industry values... [learn more]
Paramount Flooring
Paramount Flooring confirms with each manufacturing partner both quality and environmental compliance of all porcelain tile, solid hardwood and engineered hardwood flooring. We have assurances from each and every partner that supplies material for Paramount Flooring that we are 100% CARB, CARB II and Lacey Act compliant on all products. Paramount Flooring is committed to providing safe and legal flooring choices and will continue to be diligent in testing and documenting our products in these areas.
For more information about CARB please visit:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/compwood/consumer_faq.pdf
For more information about Lacey Act please visit:
Lauzon
Green is a fundamental value at Lauzon, and we have been committed to responsible and sustainable practices since our inception.
We own and manage forest land spanning two million acres in the Outaouais region of Quebec. Our Canadian maple and red oak floors have the shortest carbon path in the industry due to our integration and close proximity. Our sound forest management is based on a 25-year harvest cycle. To promote the growth of young shoots we reap less than 30% of the trees within an area of 2.5 acres. This fallow cultivation method and gardening process allows younger, more vigorous trees to grow, keeping the forest in better condition for generations to come.
Our environmental management practices are ISO 14001 certified. This includes the assessment of ecological impact plus ongoing actions to improve our environmental record.
Schönox
Since the implementation of our integrated management systems, we have recorded major success in respect of environmental protection. Today, product-integrated environmental protection and a more and more energy-efficient production process take centre stage in our activities. Environmental protection in Schönox focuses on:
preventive environmental protection;
saving resources (raw materials, energy and water); and
waste avoidance.
Quick•Step
QUICK•STEP® HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GREEN CHOICE
We’re constantly seeking new ways to recycle, reduce, reuse, recover and renew at every step of the manufacturing process. Our U.S.-produced laminate boards are made of 74% preconsumer recycled wood fibers and chips from sustainable sources. Not one exotic tree is harvested to create our beautiful exotic floors. Rather than sent to the landfill, rejected products are integrated into our chipboard factory or reused by third-party manufacturers. Our patented locking system eliminates the introduction of VOCs typically associated with installation adhesives. And all Quick•Step® floors are California 93120 Phase 2 compliant for formaldehyde emissions and comply with all CARB (California Air Resource Board) requirements. When you’re ready for a change, it’s easy to unclick, remove and reuse our floors somewhere else or donate them to your favorite charity... [learn more]
Välinge Flooring
A greener, smarter and more efficient way to make a real wood floor
A real wood floor — ingrained with true innovation. We’ve created a product that rips up the rulebook of how a real wood floor performs. Using a selection of technologies developed by our parent company, Välinge Innovation, our Hardened Wood Floors combine the feel and beauty that only genuine wood possesses, but with durability and liveability traditionally absent from a real wood floor. Stress-free installation, waterproof, incredible impact protection, modern extra large dimensions, and gentle on the environment — it’s a real wood floor, made wonderful.
A more sustainable alternative. The patented Woodura® surface technology means using fewer trees for more wood. A lot more. In fact, by using sliced instead of sawn wood, like traditional engineered or solid wood flooring, Woodura® allows for ten times more flooring to be produced from the same amount of lumber. Our raw material comes from responsibly managed forests where the wood is processed locally — a sustainable way of harvesting and producing that ensures the forest will be there to enjoy for generations to come
Responsive Industries
At Responsive we are all about responding to what the world needs now and taking action to create a better and brighter tomorrow. As manufacturers, we come first in the supply chain. By starting on the right (green) foot, we hope to inspire others with our commitment to finding a more sustainable way forward.
Hearthwood
All Hearthwood products have achieved the Indoor Advantage Gold certification for building materials. The Indoor Advantage Gold certification assures that building material products support a healthy indoor environment by meeting strict indoor air quality (IAQ) chemical emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). One of the built environment’s most trusted assurances of indoor environmental quality, Indoor Advantage Gold.... [learn more]