Terratex Flooring Fabric

These products are offered by Interface, which specializes in the design, production and sales of environmentally-responsible modular carpet for commercial, institutional, and residential markets.  Interface has been recognized for its environmental policies and practices that include: providing employee seminars and workshops to educate and involve employees in the company's environmental policies and goals; sponsors educational newsletters, education seminars for the general public regarding environmental issues; published policies in production & manufacture, product disposal, installation use and maintenance, and a company social profile; and has a facility recycling waste program in place.  They also have a stated goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint by 2020.  By all appearances this is a really environmentally responsible company that produces attractive, contemporary designs for their stated purpose.

The Terratex flooring fabrics in particular are made from 100% recyclable or renewable material, manufactured using sustainable processes, and are recyclable or compostable at the end of it's life.  There are also LEED Credit-Opportunity Contributions in: Rapidly Renewable Materials, Recycled Content categories. 

This product has been recognized for excellence in the following categories: little or no extraction impact, 50% post-consumer recycled content, 50% post-industrial recycled, no toxic or carcinogenic materials or chemicals used, 100% disclosure of input materials; no greenhouse gas emissions, no ozone-depleting gases used or emitted; no machinery required for maintenance; no off-gassing during installation, use and maintenance; product can be easily disassembled for alternative disposal, product reclamation program in place; 100% of product can be reused, 100% of product can be recycled; exceeds OSHA standards in all facilities; company compiles and publishes an annual Sustainability Report available to the public; no animals or animal by-products used in any product or process; 100% sustainable on-site energy, green energy provider; and company occupies three LEED certified buildings (1 LEED silver,  1 LEED platinum, & 1 LEED gold).