Earth-Friendly Flooring

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Earth-Friendly Flooring
presented by Matt Ross, Executive
Director Eco-mart Homes and Buildings
Program with special thanks to Lynn Shelton,
Natural Cork Stan Boico, Van Dijk Carpet, Inc.
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Eco-mart Homes and Buildings Program

• An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally
• Created by Nonprofit Florida House Institute for
  Sustainable Development (FHI).
• Offers Free Green Materials Consultations
• Distributes / Installs FHI Approved Systems
• Provides Energy Efficiency Ratings
• Connects to Energy Efficient Mortgages
• Conducts Free Seminars for Public and Trades
• A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Nonprofit (FHI)

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Earth-Friendly Flooring Topics

• Bamboo Flooring
• Cork Flooring
• Linoleum / Cork Flooring
• Wool and Natural Fiber Carpets
• Recycled Plastic Carpet
• Recycled Glass Tile

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Bamboo - A Sustainable Hardwood Flooring
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Features and Benefits of Bamboo Flooring

• Five years of bamboo growth equals forty years of
  hardwood forest growth.
• More dent and moisture resistant than most wood
  floors.
• Solid bamboo can be sanded and finished for a
  lifetime of use.
• Eco-mart bamboo floors are milled and finished
  in Japan, vs. China.

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Cork Flooring - 100 Renewable
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Cork Flooring - Features and Benefits

• 100 Renewable - never cut down trees
• Durable, moisture and gas does not permeate.
• Never needs sanding.
• Soft under foot for knees, back, falls, dish
  drop.
• Lifetime flooring, easy care.
• Good for indoor air quality.
• Available as glue down or floating floor.

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Linoleum / Cork Floating Floors
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Linoleum / Cork Featuresand Benefits

• Made from all natural, renewable materials
  (linseed oil, cork).
• Hypoallergenic, anti-static, anti-bacterial.
• Comfortable for back and knees.
• Easy to maintain.
• Natural thermal and acoustic insulator - warm and
  quiet.

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Wool and Natural Fiber Carpets
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Wool and Natural Fiber Carpets - Features and
Benefits

• Manufactured from renewable resources.
• Maintains warmth and luster for the life of the
  flooring.
• Washable with mild soap and water.
• Unique textures and styles.

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Recycled Plastic Carpet (PET)
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Recycled Plastic Carpet - Features and Benefits

• No virgin fossil fuel raw materials used.
• Eliminates over 200 million pounds of landfill
  waste per year
• More stain resistant than nylon fiber carpets.
• More wear resistant than nylon fiber carpets.
• Cost competitive with nylon fiber carpets.

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Recycled Glass Tile Flooring
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Recycled Glass Tile Flooring - Features and
Benefits

• Made from 55 to 70 percent recycled auto glass.
• Available in a wide variety of colors and styles.
• Reduces landfill waste
• Excellent slip resistance and durability.

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What Do I Do Now?

• 1. Contact Eco-mart Homes and Buildings Program
  for a free measurement and quotation at
  888-329-2705 (377-9460 local).
• 2. Tell your friends and neighbors about these
  Earth-Friendly flooring options.