Interface’s Sustainability Programs Recognized in ‘Drawdown’
Interface was recognized for its sustainability practices in Paul Hawken’s latest book, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. In his new book, Hawken maps, measures, models, and describes the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. The goal of Hawken’s book is to determine whether society can reverse the buildup of atmospheric carbon within 30 years, “Drawdown” referring to the point at which atmospheric carbon begins to decrease as a result of these solutions.
Interface was recognized for its recycled materials programs that reduce carbon emissions by avoiding the impacts of virgin raw materials. Specifically, Hawken highlights Interface’s Net-Works program in partnership with the Zoological Society of London. Net-Works supports the collection of discarded fishing nets that are then used for nylon in Interface’s carpet tiles. Hawken also references Interface’s ReEntry program, in which Interface reclaims used carpet tile to recycle the face cloth and reuse the backing in new modular carpet and other products.