Bamboo
Part of the grass family, bamboo is a highly renewable resource. Bamboo is a leader in earth friendly flooring.

Consider: Eco TimberTM and GreenwoodTM both offer an extensive selection of color and texture.

  Cork
Better than a renewable resource, cork is a harvested resource. Cork flooring is engineered from the waste of the wine stopper manufacturing process, consequently creating a recycled product.

Consider: CorticaTM and Design MaterialsTM offer a new look and are available in an assortment of colors.

   FSC certified hardwoods
California Carpet is proud to offer a complete line of ecologically sound wood flooring from certified well-managed forests. Reclaimed wood flooring is remilled from old growth lumber.

Consider: EcoTimberTM, MirageTM and Nature’s BeautyTM by Premier FlooringTM are all carried at California Carpet.

   100% wool
New Zealand wool is the cleanest, whitest wool in the world derived from sheep grazing on pesticide-free pastures. Its natural beauty and sustainability make it a superior choice. Karastan Donnington is an innovative product that is all natural and dye free.

Consider: KarastanTM, UniqueTM, Carter InternationalTM and New Franco BelgeTM, are many of which contain no dyes or are vegetable-dyed.

   Linoleum
Made from readily renewable natural ingredients this extremely durable product is produced using linseed oil and wood flour and is biodegradable.

Consider: MarmoleumTM, the leading brand product made from linoleum and a top seller at California Carpet. Armstrong MarmoretteTM is made from renewable resources and offered in a colorful variety.

   Recycled Fiber Carpet
Award winning products and other products that top this category are a great choice. Often available in both broadloom
and carpet tiles, these products are produced using post-consumer recycled content. An innovative option is “cool carpet” that offsets CO2 emissions for the life of the carpet. The net result is zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Consider: Bentley Prince Street and Shaw offer a variety of products in this category with a strong commitment to the environment.

And also think about…

  Natural fibers
Biodegradable and non-toxic, Sea grass, sisal and jute contain no petroleum products and are produced from rapidly renewable resources.

   Latex-free backing
Or slight latex-backing reduces environmental pollution. Natural rubber is an environmentally friendly choice.

   All natural carpet pads
100 % wool padding is a natural choice and a biodegradable option, wool absorbs odors and VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) thereby promoting a healthier indoor air quality. Organic padding constructed from plant based materials leave less of a carbon footprint, meaning it takes less energy to produce and dispose of.

 

Ask a Design Associate for assistance with any of these earth-friendly products.