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environmental
Keeping it Green
®
Monterey
Ta n d u s
C&A
Crossley
Tandus was the
first carpet
manufacturer to:
Sustainable
Development
“Growth that meets economic, social, and environmental
needs without compromising the future of any one of them.”
- World Research Institute
Sooner or later someone stops and says there has to be a better
way. A more meaningful way. A more significant way. Because
A heritage
of environmental
leadership
Develop a closed loop recycling process for reclaiming and
For more than 35 years, Tandus has been proud of its
products.
leadership in innovative technologies that provide functional
performance and measurable environmental benefits.
recycling 100% of all returned vinyl-backed material into
recycled content backing.
Obtain third-party certification of its entire line of ER3 modular
carpet and R3 six-foot structured back broadloom.
Obtain third-party certification for the recycling of its own
Tandus’ award-winning and internationally recognized Center
for Environmental Innovation has reclaimed and recycled
“As interest in sustainable design and construction practices
more than 100 million pounds of carpet and industrial waste
continues to grow, our commitment to our customers and
since 1995.
A company’s bottom line must also include humanity and
ourselves is to continue building on our long history of
Publicly embrace and conform to the FTC Guides, national
the environment. At Tandus, we believe this time is not
technological innovations that lead to a more sustainable
guidelines issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission
sooner or later. It is now. We’re choosing to not just make
future,” said Mac Bridger, CEO of Tandus.
(FTC), with the cooperation of the U. S. Environmental
there has to be more to business than just economics.
carpet, but to make a difference.
Protection Agency (EPA), to ensure companies’ green
Environmental awards
& accomplishments
Tandus has reclaimed and recycled more than 100 million
pounds of carpet and industrial waste since 1995. (2005)
Development of ethos™, a new recycled content, cushion
backing made from recycled PVB film reclaimed from laminated
safety glass. (C&A, 2004)
Keep Georgia Beautiful Award – Outstanding Achievement in the
Environmental Improvement Category (C&A, 2004)
Antron Sustainable Flooring Award – Fairbanks International
Airport (C&A, 2004)
Business of the Year in Mobius Environmental Awards by
Resource Recovery Board Nova Scotia (Crossley, 2004)
C&A becomes the first and only carpet manufacturer to earn
Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification for two
entire product lines; ER3‚ ethos, modular carpet and ER3 sixfoot structured back broadloom. (November 2003)
Antron Inaugural Sustainable Flooring Award – Prospect Valley
claims comply with the established standards regarding
Elementary (C&A, 2003)
recyclability, recycled content, biodegradable, etc.
Inaugural Environmental FlorTek Award – presented by American
of taking shorter steps means we’re able to meet many
Proactively provide a guarantee in writing that all vinyl-backed
Floorcovering Alliance (C&A, 2003)
goals. Tandus has proven that what’s right environmentally
carpet reclaimed for recycling will be recycled into new floor
NRC Recycling Works Recognition Award – Presented by the
and socially is also very good business sense. Our strategy
coverings. No landfills, no incinerators, no waste-to-energy.
National Recycling Coalition (C&A, 2002)
has given us a competitive market advantage and gained
Certify its product attributes (such as recycled content and
Keep Georgia Beautiful Award – Outstanding Achievement in the
new customers. We’ve done what many have said couldn’t
VOCs) that can contribute toward earning credits in the
Environmental Improvement Category (C&A, 2001)
be done, and it’s had a very dramatic impact on our
U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and
company in terms of revenue and earnings.
Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system.
It’s having a practical vision, being about balance
Establish a formal program to reclaim approved vinyl-backed
the visionary “What if?” and the practical “How
carpet after its useful life, regardless of manufacturer, and pay
can we make this real?” It’s with this manner of
the customer for it.
That’s why we’re making different choices about how we run
our business and the direction we want it to go. Our strategy
business management that we can turn goals
into achievements.
Recycling at Work Award – presented by the U.S. Conference
of Mayors (C&A, 2001)
Where do we stand?
PERFORMANCE
Driven by the desire to understand how to make products
that look and work better, Tandus incorporates innovative
styling and high-performance standards to create stylish
carpet that endures beautifully in demanding environments.
Focused on design, quality, performance and customer
service, Tandus leads the industry in high-quality, high-
EPA Performance Track
difference in quality among various latex and
polyurethane
compounds
is
considerable.
While utilizing cheaper compounds may make
our products less expensive, they would also
compromise
durability,
and
perhaps
more
importantly, compromise Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
by off-gassing more VOCs.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Environmental
Performance Track program is designed to recognize and reward facilities
that consistently exceed regulatory requirements, work closely with their
communities, and excel in protecting the environment and public health,
the program’s mission is to improve environmental performance, transform
relationships, and encourage innovations. With more than 300 members
in 41 states and Puerto Rico, representing virtually every manufacturing
sector as well as facilities in the public sector, application to Performance
performance products.
maintenance
Track is open to all U.S. facilities, large and small, public and private.
25-Year Warranty
Tandus’ C&A brand creates a unique floor
A charter member of the program since its inception in June 2000, C&A is
covering that has all the performance benefits of
committed to reducing solid waste, water and energy use as well as (CO2) or
hard-surface flooring with the aesthetic features
greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent, and is working to achieve the goals.
of soft-surface flooring. Tandus has pioneered
to maintain these attributes over the lifecycle
testimonials
of the floor covering. We’ve also developed
“At Cal/EPA ‘walking the walk’ is a cultural expectation – especially as our
relationships with a number of third party vendors
own operations impact the environment we strive to protect. We hope to lead
certified to our maintenance specifications to
by example – reducing our ecological footprint and establishing new and
help keep your Tandus products in top form.
more efficient and environmentally beneficial ways of conducting business.
Tandus’ C&A brand offers a 25-year non pro-rated warranty
against excessive surface wear, edge ravel, zippering,
resiliency loss of backing, and delamination of the
secondary backing from the primary backing containing
the face fiber on all six foot floor coverings with closed cell
vinyl cushion backings.
antimicrobials
Tandus does not use antimicrobials in the production of its
floor covering. Tandus has an environmental responsibility to
avoid the addition of unnecessary chemicals to customers’
environments, or to the natural environment, simply to be
able to make a marketing claim. In the absence of health
or product benefit, adding antimicrobial treatments to our
carpets would add cost and introduce unnecessary chemicals
into the facilities in which the floor covering is installed.
indoor air quality
Designing products that minimize or virtually eliminate the
off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is very
important to Tandus. Vinyl backed products are treated with
RS, a peel-and-stick technology, that allows facilities to
remain open to the public while the flooring is installed.
Tandus produces its broadloom backings with the highest
quality grades of latex and polyurethane compounds. The
several maintenance systems and products
lifecycle analysis
Tandus products have earned the industry’s
The flexibility of our carpet is an important part of our ability to meet changing
needs through changing programs – at little or no cost to the taxpayers or the
environment! Kudos to Tandus for taking that walk with us…”
best “BEES” (Building for Environmental &
- Terry Tamminem, Secretary California
Economic Sustainability) Life Cycle Rating.
Environmental Protection Agency
The BEES software evaluates products on
eight or 12 environmental impacts, from raw
“Tandus provides great design options, good durability and quick and
material acquisition through disposal. When
flexible installation along with performing exceptionally on the Indoor Air
judged using all 12 environmental criteria,
Quality (IAQ) criteria due to the use of “peel & stick” non-mastic installation.
Tandus’ ER3 modular tile product (C&A style
After four years of use, it continues to hold up, there have been no areas
Habitat) received the best overall rating in
of edge curl, the peel & stick backing continues to adhere over and over
its category.
again as the carpet is moved or changed and we are very happy with its
This assessment confirms
that Tandus’ vinyl-backed carpet is more
environmentally preferable when compared
to other manufacturers’ carpet tile products,
including those with alternate backings.
performance.”
- Theresa Parsley, Assistant Secretary for Facilities
Programs, California Environmental Protection Agency
testimonials (Continued)
Tandus Europe was selected to provide the carpet for the
How do we do it?
Swiss RE offices. Tandus was asked to create a custom
Infinity initiative
carpet that followed the structure of the award-winning
The industry’s first closed-loop recycling program.
running line style Twisted Suede, but with additional design
elements. One of the most important aspects of the carpet
is the extent to which its sustainability qualities fit precisely
with the requirements of both the design firm and Swiss RE.
Unlike other recycling programs, which divert old carpet
into secondary products, C&A’s Infinity Initiative converts
old carpet into new carpet, meeting all the criteria of a true
closed-loop recycling system. Closed-loop refers to the
“We wanted a workspace that would reflect our corporate
process of recycling a product back into itself, a key element
values and our commitment to sustainability. It was good to
in natural resource preservation and sustainability.
work with designers and suppliers like Tandus Europe who were
in tune with our objectives. Our office space looks superb: we
have the best-looking building in London and we’ve created
offices that make the most of it’s unique qualities.”
- Sara Fox, Project Director for Swiss RE
In May of 2004 the Fairbanks International Airport was honored
as the Grand Prize winner of the Antron Sustainable Flooring
Award. Recognizing sustainable interior design practices
through the use of performance-driven flooring in commercial
carpet applications, the award was open to projects with floor
coverings made with Antron nylon installed 10 or more years
C&A is the only manufacturer in the industry to issue a
Sustainable Warranty, a guarantee that 100% of reclaimed
materials will never be placed in a landfill or incinerator.
The Process
Size Reduction: Reclaimed material is transported to our
Dalton facility, where it is cut into small pieces.
Environmental Center
Tandus’ award-winning and internationally recognized Center
for Environmental Innovation has reclaimed and recycled
more than 100 million pounds of carpet and industrial waste
since 1995.
FLOORE
Mining Buildings for resources instead of the earth
The C&A Carpet Buy Back Program - the industry’s first
and only Your old floorcovering can be a source of revenue
when you partner with C&A. The fact is, we need your old
Pelletizing: These small pieces are then processed into
carpet to use as feedstock to produce our award-winning,
fine pellets. A state-of-the-art computer-controlled system
high-performance carpet. We’ll purchase your old carpet
uniformly blends the pelletized material by weight.
(even if it’s our competitors’) and guarantee that 100% of it
will be recycled into new floorcovering. No landfill disposal.
ago. The Fairbanks Airport features Tandus carpet that has
Extrusion: This blend is then extruded into a continuous
No incineration. No waste-to-energy incineration. It’s our
been on the floor since its original installation in 1975.
pliable three-foot rope. A conveyor transfers the material to
Sustainable Warranty to you.
“One of the best apects of this entire installation for me was
the calender.
Besides the environmental benefits of less waste, reutilizing
the agreement we signed with Tandus to recycle our old
Calender: Hardened steel cylinders continuously form the
resources, and reducing dependence on non-renewable
carpet. They arranged to leave a truck on our site to load our
pliable material into a recycled composite sheet backing.
resources, Tandus customers benefit from the FLOORE
used carpet, and then, as it filled up, we returned it to Dalton.
In the end, we saved about one million pounds from going
into the Douglas County landfill, while also eliminating the
need to use one million pounds of virgin materials. That has
Cutting: Completed backing material is rolled and cut ready for powerbonding to nylon face materials.
Inventory: Backing inventory is stored in rolls.
an enormous impact on our environment and is a real source
of pride for me and my company.”
- Rick Thomas, First Vice President,
Facilities and Planning, Mutual of Omaha
Finished Product: 100% recycled content ER3®
Carpet Buy Back Program by turning disposal or landfill fees
into revenue from old carpets.
Getting Started
Call your Tandus representative to confirm that your old
carpet, whether it’s ours or a competitor’s, can be recycled.
backing - standard in modular and 6 ft. broadloom - is 100%
After it’s determined to be recyclable, the old carpet is
recyclable over and over and over.
removed and delivered to C&A’s Center for Environmental
Innovation in Dalton for recycling into new carpet.
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Environmental Mission Statement
Tandus environmental and social responsibility incorporates a culture of corporate accountability
for its actions as a company and their impact on the world and its environment. The company is
committed to a holistic program of sustainable initiatives, which are focused on developing
solutions to protect the environment for current and future generations; therefore, creating a
better quality of life for mankind and all living species. Specific core programs are dedicated to
continual improvement and measurement in resource utilization management, air and water
quality, energy utilization and GOAL ZERO programs for waste and emissions.
Tandus Recycling Program
At Tandus, we are mining buildings for resources instead of the earth.
FLOORE – The Tandus Carpet Buy-Back Program
Client’s old floorcovering can be a source of revenue when you partner with Tandus. The fact is
we need your old carpet to use as feedstock to produce our award-winning, high-performance
carpet. We will purchase Client’s old vinyl-back carpet and guarantee that 100% of it will be
recycled into new floorcovering. No land fill disposal. No incineration. This is our Sustainable
Warranty to you.
Tandus has developed the only closed loop (carpet-into-carpet) recycling program available in
the industry today. Our carpet collection / recovery system is a currently operational, in-house,
commercial scale, recycling process to recycle post-production and post-consumer vinyl-backed
carpet.
Tandus would welcome the opportunity to discuss additional value-add and cost reduction
alternatives related to our reclamation/recycling process, which may not fit into the structure of
the on-line bid.
Following is a detailed description of our recycling program.
RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS
C&A Floorcoverings believes that it is important for manufacturers to be honest and accurate
when reporting environmental information and therefore, complies with the Federal Trade
Commission’s (FTC) Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.1 The guides were
established to eliminate unfair and deceptive practices that could impair a consumer’s ability to
make informed choices. Consistent with FTC Guides, C&A has sought and received
independent, third-party certification of its recycled content product claims as well as
verification of its recycling program. C&A chose to partner with SCS because of their history as
a third-party evaluator and stringent certification process. Established in 1984, SCS is an
internationally recognized organization that independently verifies the accuracy of
environmental product claims.2 C&A's products have been third-party certified for recycled
content by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) annually since 2001.
The use of recycled material reduces, pound-for-pound, the amount virgin raw material utilized
by C&A. Annually, over 10 million pounds of virgin material is replaced by recycled material in
C&A products. Utilizing recycled carpet reduces the use of virgin raw material and the
associated energy and emissions related to their harvesting, processing and transportation.
EPP CERTIFIED:
C&A’s ER3 tile, ER3 cushion rolls and ethos cushion products have received Environmentally
Preferable Product (EPP) certification from Scientific Certification Systems. SCS designed the
EPP Carpet standard to address all key stages of the product life-cycle and incorporate
environmental and human health issues. SCS’s criteria evaluates products using five sets of
criteria including Resource Conservation, Product Manufacturing, Product Performance,
Extended Product Responsibility, and Innovation.
ER3® MODULAR TILE
In 1998, ER3 100% recycled content secondary backing became the standard in the company’s
modular product line -- matching virgin carpets in price, quality, aesthetics and performance.
ER3 tile products are available at no additional cost and are covered by a 15 year, non-prorated,
limited warranty. All product styles are available with 100% recycled content secondary backing
and many styles also utilize premium quality, recycled content nylon face yarn. The recycled
content of ER3 Modular products range from 31 to 50% overall recycled content and include a
minimum of 9% post-consumer carpet (depending on the style).
Products meet or exceed all performance testing required by the General Services Administration
(GSA) and are available on GSA contract under recycled content classification SIN 31-16a. ER3
products also meet the intent and guidelines of Presidential Executive Order 13101 and the spirit
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Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR Part 260, web site www.ftc.gov
For more information, review the Environmental Labeling issues, Policies and Practices Worldwide Appendix B
pp. 169-188, United States Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 742-R-98-009, December 1998.
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of section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which requires all federal
agencies to purchase environmentally preferable, recycled content products.
ER3® CUSHION
ER3 Cushion is a recycled content cushion product for 6-foot broadloom applications. It is the
industry’s first broadloom carpet made with a cushioned recycled content secondary backing.
The cushion backing is produced using patented technology developed by C&A that closed-loop
recycles post consumer carpet and manufacturing waste into recycled content backings for new
floor coverings.3 The recycled content of ER3 Cushion products range from 34 to 51% overall
recycled content and include a minimum of 5% post-consumer carpet (depending on the style).
ER3 Cushion products provide an impermeable, wall-to-wall moisture barrier and meet the same
stringent performance requirements of other Powerbond RS vinyl cushion products, i.e.
unsurpassed durability, superior ergonomics and underfoot comfort and improved thermal and
acoustical properties. The product meets or exceeds all performance testing specified by the
General Services Administration (GSA) and carries a 25-year non-prorated warranty against
edge ravel, excessive surface wear, excessive static, zippering, resiliency loss, and delamination.
ETHOSTM
In 2004, C&A introduced a new roll product, ethos cushion. The products’ cushion backing
system contains 76% post-consumer recycled content made from reclaimed polyvinyl butyral
(PVB). PVB is a thermoplastic film recovered from car windshield and safety glass recycling.
Until now, there have only been limited applications for PVB film and most PVB waste was
destined for the landfill. C&A is the first manufacturer to recover and recycle this material into a
high-performance carpet backing. The ethos product meets or exceeds the performance of similar
carpeting made with traditional PVC backings, but does not contain chlorine. It carries a 25-year
non-prorated warranty and is also 100% recyclable today in C&A's existing closed-loop
recycling process. The recycled content of the overall product ranges from 30 to 52%,
depending on the style, and includes a minimum of 30% post-consumer content. Ethos is also
available as a hard back modular tile.
PRODUCT RECYCLABILITY / CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING
All C&A products are 100% recyclable as defined by FTC guides, including recycled content
products. The company actively recovers carpet and has full-scale, operational recycling
capability. C&A is the only manufacturer that can recycle 100% of an installation -- and use
100% of that material in the production of new carpet. On any given project, one hundred
percent of the vinyl-backed carpet (including competitor’s products) can be recycled including
rolls, tiles, cut pieces, etc. Neither face fiber type (nylon 6 or 6,6) nor the degree of wear affects
a product’s recyclability in C&A’s process. Product components are not separated prior to
recycling. Everything returned to C&A is closed-loop recycled back into floorcovering products,
including face fiber, backing, and intermediary components. The closed-loop process can be
repeated over and over, assuring that carpet will never become waste.
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U.S. Patent No. 5,728,741; 5,855,981; 5,914,343, 6406,574 and other patents pending
C&A instituted FLOORE, a “buy-back” program offering customers financial incentives to
return and recycle their old vinyl backed carpet. C&A can take back and recycle any product it
has ever made as well as any competitive vinyl backed carpet. All C&A products, including
ethos, are 100% recyclable in this process as verified SCS. C&A does not utilize incineration as
a form of disposal. In fact, C&A’s sustainable warranty guarantees that carpet returned to C&A
will be recycled in its entirety and that no portion will be landfilled, incinerated (waste-toenergy) or disposed of in any other way. All C&A products can be recycled again and again.
Scientific Certification Systems has verified that: “C&A has a carpet collection/recovery system
and a currently operational, commercial scale, recycling process to recycle vinyl backed carpet.
Carpet recycled in the process is used to produce ER3, 100% recycled content carpet backing.4
Powerbond carpet, when recovered, is 100% recyclable in this process.”
C&A’s recycling program incorporates all of the following elements:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Any vinyl backed carpet can be recycled in the program.
One hundred percent of the recovered material is used in the recycling process.
One hundred percent of the reclaimed carpet can be recycled back into carpet.
Carpet produced from reclaimed material has a minimum of 30% recycled content overall as
certified by an independent third party organization, Scientific Certification Systems.
5) The recycled content carpet has equal or better performance than virgin.
6) The recycled content product is provided at identical pricing to similar products made from
virgin materials.
7) Full product lines are offered in recycled content construction providing a broad choice of
styling options.
8) Embodied energy of recycled content backing is lower than similarly constructed virgin
backings.
9) All recycled products are also 100% recyclable and can be recycled back into similar
products at the end of their useful life as verified by an independent third party organization,
Scientific Certification Systems.
10) Recycling program is fully operational and available for visits.
Following is a visual “tour” of our recycling process.
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U.S. Patent Number 5,728,741; 5,855,981; 5,914,343 and other patents pending
C&A FLOORCOVERINGS’ INFINITY INITIATIVE CLOSED –LOOP RECYCLING PROCESS
It is estimated that five billion pounds of carpet is sent to U.S. landfills each year. According to industry statistics, the amount
of “end-of-life” carpet entering the waste stream is increasing. Since its C&A brand began the Infinity Initiative, its closedloop recycling program, Tandus has diverted more than 100 million pounds of reclaimed vinyl and vinyl backed carpet from
landfills and incinerators to be used for 100 percent recycled-content backing for its floor coverings. Rather than use virgin
raw materials, the company buys back old vinyl-backed floor coverings, regardless of original manufacturer. C&A’s
sustainable warranty guarantees that it will be recycled in its entirety.
1. Reclamation:
Flooring installers remove end-of-lifecycle vinyl-backed
carpet tile from a building. Old carpet will be sent to C&A
Floorcoverings’ recycling facility in Dalton, Ga., for
processing into new carpet.
2. Reclamation:
End-of-lifecycle vinyl-backed carpet tile is loaded onto a truck for
transport to C&A Floorcoverings’ recycling facility in Dalton, Ga.,
for processing into new carpet.
3. Grinder:
Reclaimed vinyl-backed carpet is transported to C&A’s
recycling facility, where it is chopped into slices as the first
step in C&A Floorcoverings'closed-loop program for recycling
old carpet back into carpet.
4. Pelletizer:
These small pieces are then processed into fine pellets. A state
of the art computer-controlled system uniformly blends the
pelletized material by weight.
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5. Extruder and Extruder to Calender:
6. Calendar Line:
This blend is then extruded into a continuous pliable three-inch Hardened steel cylinders continuously form the pliable material
rope. A conveyor belt transports the material to the calender.
into a recycled composite sheet of ER3, our 100% recycled
content carpet backing.
7. ER3 Backing Inventory:
ER3, C&A’s 100% recycled content carpet backing, is
standard on C&A’s six-foot broadloom and modular tile
floorcoverings.
**NOTE: Captions 5-7 also apply to C&A’s ethos backing, which is received in flake form ready for
extrusion.
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Summary of Findings – Environmentally Preferable Product Assessment
Tandus™ – ER3 MODULAR TILE WITH RS ADHESIVE
Resource Conservation
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Carpet Face Fiber – Manufactured with EPP certified Antron Lumena and Legacy BCF,
recycled content and other nylon fibers.
Carpet Backing – Averages 40% recycled content with 11% post-consumer and 29%
pre-consumer recycled content (Note: Overall product recycled content ranges from 31 to
50%, and contains a minimum of 9% post-consumer carpet).
Alternative Energy – 5.36% of current energy requirements derived from active and
passive solar, wind and hydro sources.
Product Manufacturing
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Production Plant Emissions – Conform to air, water and waste permit requirements
Key Supplier Emissions - Conform to air, water and waste permit requirements.
Avoidance of PBT Compounds – Manufacturing operations do not release listed PBTs
at or above required reporting levels.
Waste Minimization Plan – C&A has a documented waste minimization plan.
Minimization of Waste Generation – Generates less than 1% waste on weight basis,
total production volume.
Reusable and Recyclable Packaging – Over 70% of outbound packaging consists of
cardboard, a commonly recyclable material.
Recycled Content Packaging – C&A’s primary packaging (cardboard) for ER3 tile
contains at least 25% post-consumer content.
Public Disclosure – C&A participates in the US EPA Performance Track program and
has participated in the BEES programs.
The company publicly discloses its
environmental goals online at: http://www.cafloorcoverings.com.
Product Performance
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Manufacturer:
Tandus™
http://www.powerbond.com
Locations:
Dalton, Georgia, US
Product Line:
ER3 Modular Carpet Tile
Product Category: 09682 – Carpet Tile
Certification Period: Jan 1, 2005 – Dec 31, 2005
Registration:
SCS-EPP-01301
Project Lead:
Lynn Preston
C&A Floorcoverings
800-241-4902 phone
706-259-2126 fax
[email protected]
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Performance Characteristics – Conforms with texture retention, delamination, stain
resistance, fire spread and smoke density criteria.
VOC Emissions – The product, inclusive of the pre-applied adhesive complies with the
CRI Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality. The product also complies with
chronic VOC emissions requirements per Section 1350.
Mold and Water Resistance – Backing conforms to the requirements AATCC 174 for
Anti-Microbial Assessment of Carpets, Carpet Moisture Penetration by Dynamic Impact
and By Spillage and ASTM Z8114 Accelerated Soil Test.
Extended Product Responsibility
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Ongoing Post-Consumer Collection – C&A has demonstrated ongoing post-consumer
collection activity within 500 miles of each of the major metropolitan areas (New York,
Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago).
Recycling Feasibility – C&A has demonstrated recycling feasibility through the
manufacture of its ER3 floorcovering products.
Reuse and Recycling Stewardship – On average, every square yard of ER3
floorcovering products in 2003 contained one pound of post-consumer carpet. C&A’s
recycling rate for post-consumer carpet was more than twice the recycling rate targeted by
the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE).
C&A Floorcoverings
Environmentally Preferable Product Assessment
Reference Standard: Standard Specification for the
Evaluation and Certification of Environmentally Preferable
Carpet, Pilot, May 20, 2003, SCS-EPP11-03a
C&A Floorcoverings manufactures a variety of
flooring products, including modular and roll
carpet, as well as cushioned goods This EPP
certification only applies to C&A’s ER3 modular
carpet tile with RS pre-applied adhesive
What is Environmentally Preferable?
On September 14, 1998, then President Clinton
signed Executive Order (EO) 13101, entitled
“Greening the Government through Waste
Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition”,
which, among other things, directs Executive
agencies to identify and purchase Environmentally
Preferable Products. “Environmentally Preferable”
is defined in Section 201 of EO13101 to mean
products or services that “have a lesser or
reduced effect on human health and the
environment when compared with competing
products or services that serve the same
purpose.” This comparison may consider raw
materials acquisition, production, manufacturing,
packaging, distribution, reuse, operation,
maintenance or disposal of the product or service.
SCS has used a combination of resources
including ISO 14024 Principles and Procedures for
Type I Environmental Labeling, EPA’s Federal
Guidance on Environmentally Preferable
Purchasing and ASTM E2129 Data Collection for
Sustainability of Building products to guide the
development of the environmentally preferable
specification for carpet. The specification is
designed to address all key stages of the product
life-cycle and incorporate environmental and
human health issues relevant to category, while at
the same time provide a flexible framework that
recognizes and accommodates the wide range of
materials, locations, energy sources, production
systems, performance requirements and corporate
initiatives involved in the production of carpet
today.
recycled within the existing carpet recycling
infrastructure.
5. Innovation
Certification Criteria
The EPP certification examined C&A’s carpet
production methods as a whole, focusing on the
products to be certified – ER3 Modular Tile with
RS adhesive. To achieve EPP certification, five
sets of criteria were examined for the company’s
products and operations: resource conservation,
product manufacturing, product performance,
product responsibility, and innovation (in design,
production, and/or management).
1. Resource Conservation
This category encourages the selection and use of
component materials manufactured wholly or in
part from recycled content (post-consumer and
post-industrial), bio-based, and environmentally
preferable ingredients—as well as encouraging the
active sourcing of alternative energy.
2. Product Manufacturing
This category examines the emissions and waste
generation effects of production.
3. Product Performance
This category focuses on whether the product
performs at or above recognized industry
performance standards.
4. Extended Product Responsibility
Long-term responsibility of the manufacturer
includes ensuring that existing and new carpet
products can be collected, processed, and
Up to 10 points can be earned by submitting one
or more environmental initiatives for consideration.
The degree to which innovation credit will be
determined will be based on case-by-case
evaluations.
To determine environmental preferabililty, SCS
evaluated detailed information about the
environmental performance of the products in
question. Points were assigned for specific criteria
in each of the five categories. To achieve
certification, products undergoing assessment
must score at least 75 points overall, and a
minimum of 50% of each of the possible points in
each category excepting innovation.
SCS Contacts
Kirsten Ritchie, PE
Director, Environmental Claims Certification
510-452-8009
[email protected]
Jeff Stephens
Director, Marketing Communications
510-452-8003
[email protected]
Scientific Certification Systems
2000 Powell Street, Suite 1350
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-452-8000
http://www.scscertified.com
06.07.2005
Tandus™ – ER3 CUSHION ROLL PRODUCTS WITH RS ADHESIVE
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Carpet Face Fiber – Manufactured with EPP certified Antron Lumena and Legacy
BCF, recycled content and other nylon fibers.
Carpet Backing – Averages 47% recycled content with 7% post-consumer and
40% pre-consumer recycled content (Note: Overall product recycled content ranges
from 34 to 51%, and contains a minimum of 5% post-consumer carpet).
Alternative Energy – 5.36% of current energy requirements derived from active
and passive solar, wind and hydro sources.
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Production Plant Emissions – Conform to air, water and waste permit
requirements.
Avoidance of PBT Compounds – Manufacturing operations do not release listed
PBTs at or above required reporting levels.
Waste Minimization Plan – C&A has a documented waste minimization plan.
Minimization of Waste Generation – Generates less than 1% waste on weight
basis, total production volume.
Recycled Content Packaging – C&A’s primary packaging (cardboard tubes) for
ER3 cushion rolls contains at least 94% post-consumer content.
Public Disclosure – C&A participates in the US EPA Performance Track program
and has participated in the BEES programs. The company publicly discloses its
environmental goals online at: http://www.cafloorcoverings.com.
Product Performance
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Manufacturer:
C&A Floorcoverings
Locations:
Dalton, Georgia, US
Product Line:
ER3 Cushion Roll Products
Product Category: 09680 - Carpet
Registration:
SCS-EPP-01301
Project Lead:
Lynn Preston
C&A Floorcoverings
800-241-4902 phone
706-259-2126 fax
[email protected]
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Performance Characteristics – Conforms with texture retention, delamination, fire
spread and smoke density criteria
VOC Emissions – The product, inclusive of the pre-applied adhesive complies with
the CRI Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality.
Mold and Water Resistance – Backing conforms to the requirements AATCC 174
for Anti-Microbial Assessment of Carpets, Carpet Moisture Penetration by Dynamic
Impact and By Spillage and ASTM Z8114 Accelerated Soil Test
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Ongoing Post-Consumer Collection – C&A has demonstrated ongoing postconsumer collection activity within 500 miles of each of the major metropolitan areas
(New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago).
Recycling Feasibility – C&A has demonstrated recycling feasibility through the
manufacture of its ER3 floorcovering products.
Reuse and Recycling Stewardship – On average, every square yard of ER3
floorcovering products in 2003 contained one pound of post-consumer carpet.
C&A’s recycling rate for post-consumer carpet was more than twice the recycling
rate targeted by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE).
C&A Floorcoverings
certification only applies to C&A’s ER3 Cushion
Roll Products with RS pre-applied adhesive
today.
infrastructure.
5. Innovation
products to be certified – ER3 Cushion Roll
Products with RS adhesive. To achieve EPP
certification, five sets of criteria were examined for
the company’s products and operations: resource
conservation, product manufacturing, product
performance, product responsibility, and innovation
(in design, production, and/or management).
evaluations.
SCS Contacts
Kirsten Ritchie, PE
510-452-8009
[email protected]
Jeff Stephens
510-452-8003
[email protected]
510-452-8000
06.07.2005
Tandus™ – ETHOS™ CUSHION 100 ROLL GOODS
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Carpet Face Fiber – Manufactured with EPP certified Antron Lumena and Legacy BCF,
recycled content and other nylon fibers.
Carpet Backing – Averages 46% post-consumer recycled content (Note: Overall product
recycled content ranges from 30 to 52% and contains a minimum of 30% post-consumer
content).
Alternative Energy – 5.36% of current energy requirements derived from active and
passive solar, wind and hydro sources.
¾
¾
¾
Production Plant Emissions – Conform to air, water and waste permit requirements.
Avoidance of PBT Compounds – Manufacturing operations do not release listed PBTs
at or above required reporting levels.
¾ Waste Minimization Plan – C&A has a documented waste minimization plan.
¾ Minimization of Waste Generation – Generates less than 1% waste on weight basis,
total production volume.
¾ Reusable and Recyclable Packaging – Over 50% of outbound packaging is recyclable.
¾ Recycled Content Packaging – C&A’s primary packaging (cardboard tubes) for ethos
contains at least 94% post-consumer content.
¾ Public Disclosure – C&A participates in the US EPA Performance Track program and
has participated in the BEES programs. The company publicly discloses its environmental
goals online at: http://www.cafloorcoverings.com.
Product Performance
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Manufacturer:
Tandus™
Locations:
Dalton, Georgia, US
Product Line:
ethos™ cushion 100 roll
goods
Product Category: 09682 – Carpet Tile
Registration:
SCS-EPP-01303
Project Lead:
Lynn Preston
C&A Floorcoverings
800-241-4902 phone
706-259-2126 fax
[email protected]
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Performance Characteristics – Conforms with texture retention, delamination, stain
resistance, fire spread and smoke density criteria.
VOC Emissions – The product, inclusive of the pre-applied adhesive complies with the
CRI Green Label Plus Program for Indoor Air Quality. The product also complies with
chronic VOC emissions requirements per Section 1350.
Mold and Water Resistance – Backing conforms to the requirements AATCC 174 for
Anti-Microbial Assessment of Carpets, Carpet Moisture Penetration by Dynamic Impact
and By Spillage and ASTM Z8114 Accelerated Soil Test.
¾
¾
¾
Ongoing Post-Consumer Collection – C&A has demonstrated ongoing post-consumer
collection activity within 500 miles of each of the major metropolitan areas (New York,
Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago).
Recycling Feasibility – ethos is currently being recycled into carpet backing using C&A’s
existing recycling technology and facilities.
Reuse and Recycling Stewardship – Every square yard of ethos cushion 100 produced
in 2003 contained two pounds of post-consumer material. C&A’s recycling rate for postconsumer carpet was more than twice the recycling rate targeted by the Carpet America
Recovery Effort (CARE).
C&A Floorcoverings
certification only applies to C&A’s ethos™ cushion
100 product line.
today.
infrastructure.
5. Innovation
products to be certified – ER3 Modular Tile with
RS adhesive. To achieve EPP certification, five
sets of criteria were examined for the company’s
products and operations: resource conservation,
product manufacturing, product performance,
product responsibility, and innovation (in design,
production, and/or management).
evaluations.
SCS Contacts
Kirsten Ritchie, PE
510-452-8009
[email protected]
Jeff Stephens
510-452-8003
[email protected]
510-452-8000
06.07.2005
Environmental Initiatives
C&A’s sustainable initiatives go well beyond recycling to environmental considerations that
affect all areas of the company’s business. The company takes a holistic approach to
sustainability that collectively harnesses social equity, environmental accountability and
economic performance. The company constantly evaluates all aspects of their manufacturing
operations and makes continuous improvements. As shown in the graph below, consistent use of
metrics quantifies the company’s environmental performance in the areas of resource utilization,
air emissions, water and energy utilization and waste reduction.
C&A has achieved significant improvement in all environmental metrics while also increasing
production output by more than 86%.
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reduced energy usage by 15% per square yard,
reduced green house gas emissions by 12% per square yard,
reduced water usage by 55% per square yard,
reduced air emissions by 89 % per square yard,
reduced waste by 95 % per square yard.
recycled over 100 million pounds of carpet and manufacturing waste,
purchased recycled products containing over 15 million pounds of recycled material,
and minimized yarn usage without sacrificing quality by manufacturing products with
densely constructed, low pile face weights. C&A’s average product face weight is 25%
below industry average.

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