Green Matters - Floor Covering Installer

ACI’s Fall Convention targets green approach The American Concrete Institute (ACI) said it is aiming to reduce the environmental impact of its Fall 2010 Convention, to be held Oct. 24-28, in Pittsburgh, Penn.

Anderson products earn Children & Schools certification All Anderson hardwood flooring products are now GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified.

	Armstrong awarded Climate Registered status Armstrong World Industries recently achieved Climate Registered status, a recognition awarded to members of the Climate Registry who enter a voluntary program to publicly report and third-party verify their greenhouse gas inventory.

Bentley Prince Street earns green status, WRAP award Bentley Prince Street has achieved Climate Registered status by measuring and third-party verifying its carbon footprint to The Climate Registry’s best-in-class program.

Bona Traffic HD receives Greenguard Children & Schools SM Certification Bona US’s recently launched Bona Traffic HD has received Greenguard’s highest certification, the Greenguard Children & Schools SM Certification.

	Bona US, Home Legend receive Children & Schools certifications Bona US and Home Legend have both earned Greenguard Children & Schools certification.

CCA Global Partners joins CARE CCA Global Partners is the latest flooring group to join Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) as a corporate member.

	Cikel earns Environmental Excellence award Cikel America was recently honored by the International Wood Flooring Products Association with an “Environmental Excellence” award.

	Clear Path Recycling begins operations Clear Path Recycling, LLC (CPR), the PET recycling joint venture company established by Shaw Industries Group Inc. and DAK Americas LLC, announces that it has completed the first phase of their PET recycling facility in Fayetteville, N.C.

	Clear Path Recycling begins operations Clear Path Recycling, LLC (CPR), the PET recycling joint venture company established by Shaw Industries Group Inc. and DAK Americas LLC, announces that it has completed the first phase of their PET recycling facility in Fayetteville, N.C.

	Consolidated Carpet completes installation of solar panels at N.J. warehouse Consolidated Carpet recently completed the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at their Carlstadt, N.J. warehouse and office location, furthering the organization’s goal of increasing sustainable energy practices.

	Consolidated Carpet reaches 2010 carpet recycling goal Consolidated Carpet has surpassed its goal for 2010, diverting 1,059,284 pounds of used materials from landfills as a part of its ConServe Reclamation Program.

Crossville becomes first tile manufacturer to certify waste recycling Crossville has joined with TOTO, the world’s largest manufacturer of sustainable, luxury plumbing products, to recycle that company’s pre-consumer fired sanitary ware.

	Custom’s Emerald System includes Carbon Credits Custom Building Products has launched its Emerald System of products.

Danzer Forestland's Indiana forests are FSC certified Danzer Forestland has achieved Forest Council Stewardship (FSC) certification for almost 6,500 acres (2,630 hectares) of forests in Indiana.

	DriTac products certified by CRI Green Label Plus DriTac Flooring Products has launched a full-line of adhesives and concrete sealers that have been certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).

	DuPont, Tate & Lyle to expand plant that makes Bio-PDO DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC, a joint venture between DuPont and Tate & Lyle, plan to expand their Loudon, Tenn.-based plant to increase production of bio-based 1,3 propanediol (Bio-PDO) by 35 percent.

Flexco products earn FloorScore certification Flexco has earned FloorScore indoor air quality certification from Scientific Certification Systems.

Florida Tile featured in Chicago’s Healthy Home 2010 As part of the “Healthy Home 2010: Designer Showcase & Tour,” presented by Healthy Child Healthy World in partnership with Dior Builders, Kohler and Cambria, Florida Tile’s donation of porcelain and natural stone products will help “set a benchmark in stylish green design with a focus on indoor air quality,” the company notes.

Free Virtual Green Expo to focus on green schools BNP Media will host the Virtual Green Expo, a free online event focusing on green schools, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4.

GBCI certifies 10,000th LEED commercial project The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has certified the 10,000th LEED commercial project.

GREENGUARD launches two new CEU courses The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has unveiled two new fully accredited Continuing Education Courses: “Clearing the Air on Sustainability: Why Good Indoor Air Quality Matters” and “Making the Grade: Healthy Schools Nurturing Healthy Kids.”

	Gen. Colin L. Powell to keynote Greenbuild '10 Opening Plenary The U.S Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) as its plenary keynote speaker for the upcoming Greenbuild 2010 event November 17-19 in Chicago.

GreenGuard Environmental Institute launches revamped Website The site (www.greenguard.org) boasts a new layout and improved navigability that features pull-down menu tabs and pages designed specifically for each of GEI's audiences.

GreenGuard unveils interactive IAQ tool

In an effort to help people understand indoor air pollution and the simple ways they can combat it in their homes, the GreenGuard Environmental Institute (GEI) says it has developed an interactive animated house tour online that allows users to take a virtual “walk through” of a family residence while learning about common sources of indoor air pollution.

Helios Carpets receive Wool: Clean Air certification All of Helios Carpet’s products have been approved to carry the Wool: Clean Air Certified label.

Helios Carpets receive Wool: Clean Air certification All of Helios Carpet’s products have been approved to carry the Wool: Clean Air Certified label. Wool: Clean Air Certified is an indoor environmental quality program managed by Wools of New Zealand.

INSTALL mechanics benefit from Green Building Awareness Training INSTALL floor covering professionals are benefitting from a newly launched green building training program from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

Interface outlines sustainability efforts Interface, Inc. has outlined some of its recent sustainability efforts.

Invista’s newest fiber made using castor beans Invista has launched Antron Lumena solution dyed nylon with TruBlend fiber technology.

	Johnsonite forms partnership in Texas for vct recycling Johnsonite has formed a partnership with Texas Carpet Recycling and Corporate Floors, a Texas commercial carpet landfill diversion company.

Karastan first to receive Wool: Clear Air certification Karastan is the first company to carry the new Wool: Clean Air Certified label from Wools of New Zealand, signifying its products meet LEED point requirements for indoor air quality, as well as California Section 01350 and Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) standards.

	Kelly named grand prize winner of Zeftron sustainability contest Julie Kelly, an interior designer at Chicago Design Network, was recently named the grand prize winner of Zeftron nylon’s second annual Sustainable Practices Award.

	Laticrete supports Bethany Earth Day celebration Laticrete once again joined in to sponsor the fifth-annual Bethany Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 9 at Bethany, CT Town Hall.

	Laticrete’s Architectural Binder goes green Laticrete has launched its Electronic Architectural Binder where visitors can obtain online access to download, print, share or use a complete range of Laticrete architectural marketing tools and services “designed to revolutionize the process of specifying tile and stone installation systems,” the company says.

Leigh Fibers opens Carpet & Plastics Recycling unit Leigh Fibers has established a dedicated business unit, Leigh Carpet & Plastics Recycling LLC, to divert discarded carpet and plastic from landfills and turn it into fibers and densified products used by plastics molders.

	MAPEI achieves ISO 14001 Certification for Quebec plant MAPEI has announced that its Laval, Quebec, plant – the first of 18 MAPEI facilities established in the Americas – achieved another first for MAPEI Americas as it gained ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System.

Mannington Mills becomes Save Energy Now LEADER Mannington Mills was recently named a U.S. Department of Energy Save Energy Now LEADER, which recognizes companies that aim to improve energy efficiency by 25 percent over the next 10 years.

McGraw-Hill report shows green construction on the rise The value of green building construction starts were up 50 percent from 2008 to 2010, according to McGraw-Hill Construction’s newest report, “Green Outlook 2011: Green Trends Driving Growth.”

Mohawk Industries releases sustainability report Mohawk Industries has published a comprehensive report that shows improvement and excellence in nearly every measure of sustainability for 2010, the company said.

Mohawk recognized with high sustainability ranking Mohawk Industries is among the top five Georgia companies for sustainability practices in the Southeast, according to the 2011 Southeastern Corporate Sustainability Rankings.

Murray joins Shaw as sustainability vp Shaw Industries has named Paul Murray vp sustainability and environmental affairs. He joins Shaw after more than 20 years with Herman Miller Inc., a manufacturer of office furnishings, chairs and desks.

Murray joins Shaw as sustainability vp Shaw Industries has named Paul Murray vp sustainability and environmental affairs. He joins Shaw after more than 20 years with Herman Miller Inc., a manufacturer of office furnishings, chairs and desks.

Murray joins Shaw as sustainability vp Shaw Industries has named Paul Murray vp sustainability and environmental affairs.

	Neighborhood development focus of new LEED system The U.S. Green Building Council, Natural Resources Defense Council and Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) have launched the LEED for Neighborhood Development green neighborhoods rating system.

New green program for INSTALL members INSTALL members can take advantage of a newly launched green building training program from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

New green program for INSTALL members INSTALL members can take advantage of a newly launched green building training program from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

New process could conserve water for carpet industry

Aqua-Chem Inc., a water purification solution provider, and Enviro-Solutions LLC, an industrial water treatment equipment and chemical firm, reported that initial results from a pilot project demonstrate it is both practical and economically feasible to simultaneously remove dye and other contaminants from wastewater used in large-scale carpet manufacturing.

SLC ‘Passive’ House is first in western U.S. The Breezeway House, located in Millcreek Township (near Salt Lake City), has been certified by the Passive House Institute of the United States as a Certified Passive House. It is the first building in the western U.S. to earn the designation.

	Shaw’s Eco Solution Q fiber contains 45% recycled content Shaw Industries Group has increased the recycled content in Eco Solution Q, the company’s branded Cradle to Cradle Silver-certified carpet fiber, to 45 percent.

	Shaw’s Eco Solution Q fiber contains 45% recycled content Shaw Industries Group has increased the recycled content in Eco Solution Q, the company’s branded Cradle to Cradle Silver-certified carpet fiber, to 45 percent.

	Square footage of LEED-certified existing buildings surpasses new construction LEED-certified existing buildings are outpacing their newly built counterparts, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Tandus reclamation center receives SCS certification The Tandus Flooring Environmental Center in Dalton, Ga., is now certified through Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).

	Tarkett presents ReUse environmental award Tarkett announced the recipients of its annual ReUse Award. This award is given to clients whose dedication to utilizing Tarkett’s ReUse Environment Program result in significant reclamation and reuse of Tarkett flooring.

	Tarkett, Johnsonite plants earn ISO 14001:2004 cert All of Tarkett North America’s plants (including Johnsonite), have received ISO 14001:2004 certification.

Texan Floor Service joins Mannington vct program Texan Floor Service and Mannington Commercial are partnering to expand the manufacturer’s VCT n2 VCT recycling program, which reclaims large quantities of vct and recycles it into new flooring products.

U.S. Dept. of Education launches Green Ribbon Schools program The U.S. Department of Education has created the Green Ribbon Schools program, to recognize schools that have taken great strides in greening their curricula, buildings, school grounds and overall building operations.

U.S. Senate deems hardwood from United States sustainable The United States Senate has recently passed a resolution supporting hardwood as an environmentally preferable building material.

	USGBC Testifies Before Congress on Benefits of Green Building Sellen Sustainability, a USGBC member company, recently took to Capitol Hill to testify on USGBC’s behalf on the local business and community impacts of the federal government’s investment in high-performance green buildings and other infrastructure investments.<

USGBC unveils LEED for Healthcare program The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has launched LEED for Healthcare at CleanMed 2011, held through April 8 in Phoenix.

Virtual Green Expo a free online event BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Covering Installer, will host Virtual Green Expo, a free online virtual trade show covering the business, social and environmental aspects of sustainability.

Virtual Green Expo to focus on green schools Environmental Design + Construction and Sustainable Facility magazines will present the Virtual Green Expo on August 4, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT.

	WONZ honored for development of sustainable textile Wools of New Zealand has been awarded for its collaborative work in the development of WoJo, a sustainable textile developed for use by Starbucks.

Woodwright Hardwood wins NWFA green award Woodwright Hardwood Floor Co., Dallas, Texas, received a National Wood Flooring Association Environmental Craftsmanship Award.