Tarkett is a global supplier of resilient floorcoverings to
commercial, public sector and residential markets, with a global
responsibility to be at the forefront of environmental issues. ReUse
is Tarkett’s philosophy for recycling, where post-installation vinyl
waste is reformulated and then manufactured back into new flooring.
ReUse means just that, without any ambiguity regarding what actually
happens to recyclates.
Straightforward and easy to organise, Tarkett’s ReUse programme
makes recycling simple. Special ReUse collection bags can be
requested by phone for collecting post installation off-cuts or roll
ends of all Tarkett ranges, ensuring they’re as clean as possible.
When the ReUse bags are full, Tarkett will pick them up from site,
delivering new bags at the same time. Waste is then taken back to
Tarkett’s factory in Lenham and a certificate can be issued to
confirm the volume of waste collected and recycled.
The service is designed for onsite collection at all medium to large
contracts, or alternatively directly from the contractor’s premises.
Reusable waste includes homogeneous and heterogeneous vinyl, luxury
vinyl tiles, PVC sports floors, welding rods and end of rolls.
Tarkett can also recycle safety floorcoverings and linoleum waste.
As Tarkett operates its own recycling facilities, it can offer a
fast turn-around of waste materials, meaning that waste collected
from larger contracts can be reprocessed and returned within new
flooring to the same site in a closed-loop system. Collecting waste
within normal delivery cycles also avoids the impact of additional
haulage, and significant energy savings can be achieved when
processing recycled vinyl waste.
Working closely with end users, main contractors, distributors and
installers, Tarkett’s ReUse programme provides a practical, tried
and tested solution for recycling. All parties sign an Agreement to
be a partner in the collection of post installation material and a
Partnership Certificate is issued acknowledging cooperation and
environmental contribution. The ReUse Programme is particularly
suited to PFI and other medium/large contracts, including those
where management of environmental waste is a contract requirement.
Signing up to the Programme can give flooring contractors a real
edge in these highly competitive markets.
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