Carpets are renowned for not being environmentally friendly due to their high plastic content & latex backing. Our aim through 2019 is to look to increase the number of flooring options in our showroom which are environmentally friendly. However, we already stock a variety of options which are sustainably sourced / produced with some impressive environmental credentials…
Sisal, Seagrass, Coir, & Jute
These products are made from a variety of materials including grasses, wood pulp or flowering plants, therefore ensuring they are 100% biodegradable. Sisal is one of the strongest plant fibres, standing up to footfall in high traffic areas such as staircases within the home. Our showroom is home to Crucial Trading, Alternative Flooring and Kersaint Cobb to name a few, each of these suppliers have a variety of stunning designs available.
Linoleum
Linoleum is making a big come back due to its environmental credentials. Manufacturer Forbo, have created their own version called Marmoleum. This retro floor covering is made from raw materials which are abundantly available or rapidly renewable, in factories running on green electric. This PVC flooring is suited to both commercial and residential situations. There are a variety of fantastic designs in the range, be sure to take a look as this is a superb alternative for a kitchen or bathroom floor, or perhaps on a larger scale in a commercial environment.
Sustainably Sourced Wool
Wool is the only widely available carpet fibre not derived from oil and is recyclable! Wool, which is supplied to the carpet industry, is sustainable, renewable and biodegradable. We also stock a Herdwick wool carpet which features a backing made from recycled plastic bottles, this means that over the course of a year, this manufacturer saves 20 tonnes of plastic from going to landfill.
Plant Fibre Carpet
We currently stock two different types of carpet made from plant fibre, one is Tencel and the other is Bamboo. Tencel is produced by environmentally responsible processes from sustainably sourced wood. It is a stunning fibre which can be professionally cleaned if necessary, it is bio degradable and naturally moth resistant. Bamboo carpet has to be seen to be believed, it is truly one of the softest carpets we have come across. Bamboo has a very fast growth, making it one of the worlds most sustainable products.
FSC Certified Wood
Last, but by no means least, is our hand finished wood. Benott is sourced from sustainably managed forests in Europe. They also support the Woodland Trust’s mission to plant trees and restore woodland, and thereby preserve our environment.
So next time you are paying a visit to KQC, be sure to ask about our environmentally conscious flooring…
