Articles Tagged with ''health and wellness''

Lowe’s Bans Toxic PFAS Chemicals in its Stock of Residential Carpets and Rugs

October 30, 2019

Lowe’s announced that it will phase out the sale of all indoor residential carpets and rugs containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Breathing Easy: Flooring Innovations for Healthier Homes

Danielle Clair Simpson

September 23, 2019

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From air quality and sound control to comfort and wellness, experts say flooring can impact many of the attributes of a healthy home.

Shaw Create Centre Wins Fast Company Innovation By Design Award

September 9, 2019

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The Shaw Create Centre has recently been awarded top honors in the Workplace category in Fast Company’s 2019 Innovation by Design Awards.

Domotex Exhibitors Create Feel-Good Atmospheres

September 5, 2019

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This year's Domotex keynote theme ATMYSPHERE refers to those qualities floor coverings that contribute to increasing well being.

iQ Partners with American Lung Association to Raise Awareness of Silica Dust Danger

July 22, 2019

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iQ Power Tools will be partnering with the American Lung Association to raise awareness of the dangers of silica dust.

Tarkett Aims for a Future of Healthier Homes

May 31, 2019

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Dhruv Raina, Tarkett‘s director of sustainability, was recently interviewed to discuss Tarkett’s role in the movement towards healthier products.

Anti-Fatigue Mats Promote Employee Wellbeing

March 26, 2018

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Ergonomic standing desk mats from Mats4U can help to burn more calories during the day while still being comfortable at work.

Study Shows Wood’s Positive Impact on Humans

March 29, 2017

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The international research project, Wood2New, was initiated in 2014 to study the impact of wood on human health.

New Resources Added to The Center for Health Design’s “Impact of Aging” Toolbox

February 23, 2017

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J+J Flooring Group recently announced that a second set of “Impact of Aging” Toolbox resources are available.

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Lauzon Launches Air-Purifying Hardwood Flooring

January 24, 2017

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A new product recently launched on the North American market makes living spaces healthier from the ground up – literally.

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Floor Trends Magazine

2020 February

In the February 2020 issue of Floor Trends, we look at the prospects for multilayer flooring this year and innovations that are priming the category for success.

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