ReEntry® Reclamation and Recycling
You hear a lot of claims about recycling these days, and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, rumor from reality. "Recyclable" is often just a promise.
In fact, over four billion pounds of carpet end up in landfills each year in the US. While about 14% of post-consumer carpet is collected (according to CARE), less than 5% of that is recycled. But at Interface we have been actively collecting and recycling post-consumer vinyl backed carpet tiles – ours and our competitors’ - for over 20 years.
In fact, over four billion pounds of carpet end up in landfills each year in the US. While about 14% of post-consumer carpet is collected (according to CARE), less than 5% of that is recycled. But at Interface we have been actively collecting and recycling post-consumer vinyl backed carpet tiles – ours and our competitors’ - for over 20 years.
Closing the Loop
Each year we divert millions of pounds of used (or post-consumer) carpet from landfills, feeding compatible materials through our Cool Blue™ system to create a 98% recycled or bio-based content backing that is as high in quality and performance as our celebrated GlasBac®.
Most valuable to us is our own LVT and any approved vinyl backed carpet tile. Contrary to reports, vinyl is highly recyclable! Our ReEntry program is 3rd party certified in our GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts. It’s one of the main reasons why we continue to use PVC, which contributes to us having the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.
We work with collection partners all over the US, and we’re always looking for more, including you. You can include the ReEntry specification as part of your waste diversion strategy for your project.
Most valuable to us is our own LVT and any approved vinyl backed carpet tile. Contrary to reports, vinyl is highly recyclable! Our ReEntry program is 3rd party certified in our GreenCircle Certified Environmental Facts. It’s one of the main reasons why we continue to use PVC, which contributes to us having the lowest carbon footprint in the industry.
We work with collection partners all over the US, and we’re always looking for more, including you. You can include the ReEntry specification as part of your waste diversion strategy for your project.
Reality Check:
Look for post-consumer recycled content in your flooring. Is it from old carpet products that have been reclaimed post-use?
For more on our commitment to recycling, including our action championing recycling legislation in the US, click here.
For information on our Net-Works® fishing nets to carpet tile program, click here.
For more on our commitment to recycling, including our action championing recycling legislation in the US, click here.
For information on our Net-Works® fishing nets to carpet tile program, click here.
Request ReEntry Service
If you have carpet tile, broadloom or Interface LVT you'd like to divert from the landfill, simply fill out the form below, call 1-888-733-6873 or email ReEntry@interface.com.
