Carpet Recycling UK sees emerging trends in use of carpet waste
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK), which will be exhibiting at The Flooring Show 2021 in September, says it is seeing emerging trends in the repurposing of carpet and textile flooring waste as a resource in all types of refurbishment projects. The independent non-profit membership association works with companies across the flooring sector and wider industries to develop viable solutions for carpet, carpet tiles and other textile flooring waste. Visitors to the Harrogate show on Sep
‘We are flying the flag for waste vinyl flooring recycling’
Leicester-based Kilworth Flooring & Furnishing Company Ltd says it is ‘flying the flag’ for waste recycling after winning a Recofloor award for their commitment to diverting waste vinyl flooring from landfill. Will Stanway, Installation and Operations Manager, was named Recofloor Champion for his efforts in ensuring clean waste offcuts and roll-ends from flooring projects were collected, segregated, and sent for recycling into new products, including flooring. The specialist
Secondary glazing noise reduction delights radio broadcaster
“I just cannot believe how quiet it is” exclaimed a radio broadcaster to his wife after secondary glazing manufactured and supplied by Granada Glazing was installed throughout their period Buxton property to improve thermal efficiency and reduce external noise. BBC radio producer Stephen Shipley, who has retired but continues to record occasional religious broadcasts from home, immediately noticed the acoustic benefit after 14 original single-glazed windows in the substantial
