Harrogate REVIEW
Carpet Recycling UK Encouraging interest Compared to previous years, it was refreshing to see more sustainable product ranges being displayed by manufacturers at the show this year, which demonstrates the desire for change and responsibility for recyclability at end of life, according to Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK).
CRUK Scheme Manager Adnan Zeb-Khan said: “There was a lot of interest in what we offer through our membership and how we are helping the sector to become more sustainable, through the waste it generates and new product designs. There is still a high percentage of retailers attending our stand unaware of what is achievable and possible through better waste management practices who need more support and guidance “In addition to our usual conversations, we also engaged in discussions with the sector on looking for alternative solutions and materials for the production of carpets and textile flooring; for example, looking for alternative replacements for latex, backings and single polymer products," said Adnan. "It was encouraging to see a shift change in manufacturers displaying their sustainable and recycled content product ranges. The message is getting through about the need to do more to make carpet and textile flooring more readily recyclable and more sustainable for the future.” With 17 core members, their 135-strong membership and wider network, the independent, not-for-profit trade association exhibits at the annual show to support its members, while providing information on issues surrounding, waste management, prevention through reuse, recycling options, potential legislative changes and product design. CRUK’s 17 core members include: Balsan, Betap, Brintons Carpets, Condor Group, Cormar Carpets, ege Carpets, Furlong Flooring, Gradus, Headlam Group, IVC Commercial, Likewise Floors, Milliken, Modulyss, Rawson Carpet Solutions, Shaw, Tarkett and Victoria Group. They are taking voluntary producer responsibility for the products they place on the market and striving to reduce waste in production as well as for their customers, helping to create cost savings. For the first time at the Harrogate Flooring Show, the event presented its 2023 Sustainability Award to Ulster Carpets from a total of 27 entrants, demonstrating a collective industry desire to win such an award. T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com
Until the next time...
The Flooring Show's new features for 2024 The Flooring Show stormed back into business with one of the most most successful shows in recent years, with full attendance and a buoyant atmosphere among visitors and exhibitors. Now the organisers are looking to build on the growing strength of the event and expand it still further for next year's event.
Event Director, Alex Butler commented: “We’re on cloud nine after some phenomenal feedback from The Flooring Show 2023. To achieve pre-pandemic visitor numbers is a great achievement and a solid foundation to build on for next year’s show. "Watch this space for further news on our expansion into Hall Q as well as the development of the new ‘Designer Spotlight’ feature which will attract a new audience segment to the show. "Thank you to everyone who attended, we can’t wait to see you all again in 2024”.
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