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PRINCIPLES REUSED
COMPONENTS RECYCLED
RENEWABLE FLOORING
CLIMATE APPROPRIATE
REDUCED MATERIAL USE
LOCAL SOURCE

Consider:

Which environmental and usage hazards does the flooring need to withstand?
  • Moisture from the slab or water from spills or flooding?
  • Abrasion?
  • Chemical or food spills?
  • Temperature swings?

Does the flooring have maintenance or installation requirements that involve toxic materials or could reduce indoor air quality? Consider adhesives and sealants required for installation, as well as cleaning processes.

Will the floor covering trap pollutants that reduce indoor air quality?

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