FindAnyFloor.com Green Flooring Information & Advice.http://green.findanyfloor.com/recentupdates.xmlen-Us60Sun, 19 May 2013 21:58:10 ESTCopyright 2013 FindAnyFloor.com All Right Reservedhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/carpet/AboutCarpet/Fibers.xhtml   Carpet fibers are thin, thread–like structures that are made into yarn and then woven or tufted into carpet. Since the bulk of carpet is made from carpet fibers, selecting the right carpet fiber is one of the most crucial choices when it comes to buying green carpet. There is some debate about what qualifies a carpet fiber as "green". With a large selection of emerging carpet manufacturers jumping on the green flooring bandwagon, green carpeting choices are growing and selecti...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/carpet/AboutCarpet/Fibers.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/carpet/AboutCarpet.xhtml   Did you know? Over 5 billion pounds of carpet enter the solid waste stream in the U.S. every year. Used carpet accounts for more than 1% by weight (2% by volume) of all municipal solid waste in the U.S. About 4.6% of the carpet discarded each year is recycled. New carpet is now being produced from materials salvaged from recycled carpet. Want to know more? Visit our FAQ's & Glossary. Our goal is to help you make environmentally respons...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/carpet/AboutCarpet.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/Lifecycle.xhtml The lifecycle of hardwood flooring may or may not be eco–friendly, depending on a number of different factors. This includes every environmental impact or impact on human health from the day the tree used to make the floor is born until the end of the hardwood flooring's lifecycle. Throughout this section we will help you understand the potential environmental and health impacts of the lifecycle of hardwood flooring, giving you the facts you need to understand what makes a floor green,...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/Lifecycle.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/Questions.xhtml What makes one hardwood floor greener than another? How can you ensure that the hardwood flooring you buy today is actually eco–friendly with so many different factors to consider? Don't fret! This section helps prepare you to shop for green friendly hardwood floors by providing you with buying questions to ask your local floor store. In addition, the flooring professionals at FindAnyFloor.com® have included additional information with each question to assist you in understanding...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/Questions.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/AboutHardwood.xhtml   Hardwood flooring is among the most popular floor types available today and has been for more than a century. Hardwood's beauty and lasting value creates a combination that's hard to beat. Hardwood is a good choice for many situations, but is it a green flooring choice? The answer is an unqualified maybe. Don't worry. We're not going to leave you stranded in a forest of doubt. In this section, Green.FindAnyFloor.com™ will lead you through the maze of information on green hardw...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/AboutHardwood.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/AboutHardwood/HardwoodAndLEED.xhtml Choosing green hardwood flooring can help your eco–friendly building project qualify for LEED points which can contribute towards receiving LEED certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This is a program overseen by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to promote the development and use of green homes and buildings from the inside out. There are 6 main LEED Certification Programs: Homes (H) Commercial Interiors (CI) Core and She...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/hardwood/AboutHardwood/HardwoodAndLEED.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/Lifecycle.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The lifecycle of laminate flooring includes some elements that are eco–friendly, such as the ability to be made with recycled content and/or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified content and other elements that are not entirely green, such as the common use of formaldehyde and petroleum–based products and energy–int...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/Lifecycle.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/AboutLaminate/LaminateAndLEED.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Eco–friendly laminate flooring can help your home or business qualify as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified structure. If you aren't familiar with the LEED program, it is a green rating and certification program overseen by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). By following the guidelines laid out ...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/AboutLaminate/LaminateAndLEED.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/Questions.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Laminate flooring can be a green eco–friendly floor covering; however there are a number of laminate floors that are not essentially environmentally friendly or safe for your health. If you are shopping for safe, eco–friendly laminate tiles or planks, this section will help you find what you are looking for. Use the followin...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/Questions.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/AboutLaminate.xhtml Did you know? Laminate floor tiles can give you the look and feel of ceramic or stone tile for less cost and can be eco–friendly, making them an eco–effective choice. Formaldehyde, which is listed as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the World Health Organization) is naturally occurring in all wood products. High–pressure laminate (HPL) is one of the hardest floors on the market made with wood materials. ...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/laminate/AboutLaminate.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/CARE.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is a non–profit organization funded and supported by voluntary members of the flooring industry. The goal of CARE is simple: to promote carpet recycling across America. CARE was formed to help attain the goals set forth by the Memorandum of Understanding for Carpet Stewardship (MOU), which invol...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/CARE.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/TFF.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The Tropical Forest Foundation, or TFF, is a non–profit organization that aims to educate consumers on tropical forest conservation. They have earned a reputation for being a leader in sustainable forestry practices through training schools and demonstration models that teach the principles of reduced impact logging. TFF is operated...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/TFF.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/SBIC.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is a non–profit organization dedicated to helping consumers and builders realize their potential for sustainable living. At present they serve as the Secretariat for the High–Performance Building Council. SBIC addresses key aspects of construction and design in terms of: Opt...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/SBIC.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/USGBC.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; There are standards for assessing green buildings. The best known body for doing this is the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) which is made up of over 15,000 organizations throughout the building industry. Its mission is to ensure communities and buildings are constructed responsibly, both socially and environmentally. A major componen...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/USGBC.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/FSC.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The FSC is a non–government and non–profit organization that encourages responsible supervision of forests worldwide. By offering certifications and trademark assurance for products that come from environmentally and socially sound resources, FSC has helped to increase responsible forest practices on a global level. Why shoul...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/FSC.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/CRI.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The Carpet and Rug Institute is a key source of science–based information on eco–friendly carpets and rugs, from an environmental perspective. Through initiatives such as the Green Label Program, CARE, and the CRI Seal of Approval Program, the Carpet and Rug Institute is serving residential customers, business customers, the c...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations/CRI.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Education.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; If you are looking to further your education on green building, especially as it relates to green flooring, below are some of the places to help. Green education is the place to start when making eco–friendly choices and modifications for your home or business. Learn from some of the experts in the sustainable world and be on your w...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Education.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Certifications.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Eco–friendly or green certifications are useful in helping you determine the eco–friendliness of products and materials. Keep in mind many organizations have their own certification process and seal. If you find a certification or seal on a product, it is wise to research just where that certification comes from. For instan...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Certifications.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Green flooring is just one element of what has become an ever greener building industry. As consumer demand for green floors and buildings escalates, so too does the number of organizations relating to different aspects of this evolution. Many of these organizations act almost like governing bodies while several also offer building and pr...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/organizations/Organizations.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/flooringaccessories/About.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Already got your new green flooring picked out? Well, your eco–friendly work isn't quite done yet. There's more to green floors than just the surface material. Getting that new green floor in place will likely involve things like underlay, adhesives, finishes and sealers. It's a great start to pick a green flooring material but if y...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/flooringaccessories/About.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/WhatsNew/GreenFlooring.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The flooring industry is just like any other: There's always something happening. Conferences, events, new flooring products and technologies… things that are important to both flooring professionals and consumers. Green.FindAnyFloor.com™ is dedicated to serving up all the latest news related to green flooring as well as blog...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/WhatsNew/GreenFlooring.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/InstallGuides/InstallGuides.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Using certain installation methods with green flooring materials may turn your eco–friendly flooring into an environmental nightmare. Buying eco–friendly flooring is just the beginning. Many folks interested in getting green flooring think in terms of what the product is made of and forget to consider how it is installed and w...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/InstallGuides/InstallGuides.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/BuyingGuides/BuyingGuides.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; How do you know if the floor you are buying really is green or eco–friendly flooring? There are many questions to ask as well as variables to consider when it comes to determining how green your floor really is. For example, what is the material, where was it harvested, at what point was it harvested, how was it manufactured, what ...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/BuyingGuides/BuyingGuides.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/WhatIsGreen/Characteristics/GreenBuilding.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; Building in a more eco–conscious manner is a great way to make a positive contribution to the environment. Green building is the practice of using green–friendly materials as well as building in a way that has the smallest environmental impact possible. In addition to flooring, green building takes into account design , remo...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/WhatIsGreen/Characteristics/GreenBuilding.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.comhttp://green.findanyfloor.com/WhatIsGreen/Characteristics/GlobalWarming.xhtml google_ad_client = "pub-2121145441996936"; /* 728x15 Horizontal Links */ google_ad_slot = "4049896309"; google_ad_width = 728; google_ad_height = 15; The process of sourcing and shaping heavy materials to make some types of flooring (i.e. stone; concrete; tile) often requires the aid of energy–intensive machines. A number of these machines are capable of emitting greenhouse gases into the air. These gases contribute to global warming. This is yet another dimension of what const...Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:10 ESThttp://green.findanyfloor.com/WhatIsGreen/Characteristics/GlobalWarming.xhtmlFindAnyFloor.com