Reformulation Makes TUFLEX “Red List Free” and 100% Recyclable
Tuscumbia, Ala. -- Working toward a higher standard in sustainability, the TUFLEX manufacturing team adheres to careful raw material sourcing in order to eradicate the environmental health risks associated with hazardous chemicals from a long list, including formaldehyde, lead, cadmium, mercury, halogens, asbestos, and aromatic oils – commonly found in the recycled tire crumb used to manufacture competitive sports flooring. With its recent reformulation, using only “Red List Free” chemicals, TUFLEX now provides a healthier environment for therapy rooms in healthcare facilities, veterinary offices, workout areas and locker rooms at institutional and recreational fitness centers.
“In today’s marketplace, sustainability issues are a key consideration in specifying the products used in commercial construction,” said Ann Dougherty, general manager of Sustainability, Roppe Holding Company (RHC). “Creating Tuflex flooring Red List Free means the floor covering is free of all red list ingredients that can have an impact on the health and well-being of people who live and work in buildings.”