Flanders Flooring Days will demonstrate increased research into flooring’s circular economy next summer.
The European Green Deal, introduced in 2019, aims to ensure a climate-neutral EU by 2050. Part of this involves the creation of a circular economy, where raw materials are kept in circulation for as long as possible. Belgian textile and plastics research centre Centexbel and 18 European partners have created the CISUFLO (Circular Sustainable Floor Coverings) project, focused on the circularity of carpet, vinyl and laminate. The project’s new practical guidance tool will be on show at the exhibition.
The Living Lab Carpet, supported by VLAIO, aims to give worn-out carpets a second or even third life. It investigates where old carpets end up and what condition they are in to find out if they are still suitable for reuse, repair or renovation. To get all stakeholders on the same page, it has developed a comprehensive training plan and in doing so, Living Lab Carpet is reducing overall environmental impact by 40%, while at the same time cutting resource consumption by 60%.
The event takes place across Flanders from 2-5 June.
