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Mohawk Showcases Sustainable Products at Greenbuild

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November 7, 2017

For the first time at Greenbuild, held Nov. 8-10 in Boston, Mohawk Industries’ residential and commercial divisions will share the spotlight to show that Mohawk is “all in” when it comes to sustainable flooring.

“The theme of this year’s Greenbuild is ‘All In’-- and it’s the perfect opportunity to tell the green building community about Mohawk’s sustainability story and its broad efforts to invest in sustainability across its business,” said Seth Arnold, vice president of residential marketing for Mohawk. “We look forward to seeing Mohawk products, from both our residential and commercial divisions, side by side. It really brings home our passion and commitment to creating more sustainable products and contributing to a healthier world. These products are leading us into the next chapter of both residential and commercial flooring.”

Included in the showcase for Greenbuild will be Mohawk’s Air.O and Lichen collections. Air.o, a new soft floorcovering with unified backing from Mohawk, is almost entirely manufactured from recycled polyester. Unlike traditional carpet, Air.O is engineered with only one material, making it the only 100% recyclable flooring available, according to the company.

Mohawk Group’s Lichen collection of carpet tiles for the commercial market was designed by Jason F. McLennan, founder of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and the Living Product Challenge. Lichen is the first floorcovering to achieve Living Product Challenge Petal Certification. Inspired by biophilic assemblages of multi-hued, multi-textured lichen and their regenerative role in our ecosystem, the Lichen collection is on the path to give more resources back to the environment than it uses during its life cycle. The collection also won a Best of NeoCon gold award this year.

“It is always exciting to be a part of the energy at Greenbuild and to be this year’s opening plenary sponsor,” said George Bandy, Mohawk’s vice president of sustainability. “At Mohawk, we believe sustainability is a moral imperative that guides our work. We are redefining flooring with products that not only minimize climate impact, but also foster beauty and allow people to thrive. This commitment extends to our customers, employees, and communities. As the world’s largest flooring manufacturer, we continue to take an integrated approach to transparency and sustainable practices that drive change. We believe in better, and this guiding principle has lead us to where we are today.”

Mohawk offers more than 500 products containing recyclable material and believes in product transparency with complete disclosure of ingredients, carrying the largest number or Red List Free products in the marketplace. Committed to a circular economy, which keeps more materials in the manufacturing look and out of landfills, Mohawk annually recycled 7.1 billion pounds of waste, 5.5 billion plastic bottles, and 25 million pounds of tires.

Mohawk believes in supporting healthier spaces by obtaining certifications such as Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label and Green Label Plus, UL Environment Greenguard and FloorScore. In addition to helping other organizations meet building efficiency goals through its product portfolio, Mohawk is also walking the walk. Among others, the Mohawk Flooring Center in Calhoun, Ga., holds LEED Gold certification, and the Mohawk Group Light Lab Design Center in Dalton, Ga., has been recognized with Living Building Challenge Petal Certification from ILFI.

Greenbuild brings together industry leaders, experts, and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building in their everyday work. Thousands of building professionals from all over the world and over 600 exhibiting suppliers and manufacturers attend Greenbuild.

For more information, visit mohawkind.com.

KEYWORDS: Greenbuild International Conference and Expo Mohawk Industries sustainability

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