Recofloor is transforming the way the construction industry disposes of commercial waste vinyl. Founded by Altro and Polyflor in 2009, Recofloor is a streamlined collection and recycling service creating a circular economy for offcuts, roll-ends and uplifted end-of-life vinyl. The scheme operates across the UK.    Simply by specifying Recofloor from…

Recofloor, widely regarded as a great example of circularity in the flooring sector, is celebrating 15 years of recycling waste vinyl flooring in 2024.  An estimated total of 7,250 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring have been collected and recycled through Recofloor since the now well-established scheme was founded by flooring…

On August 28th, Recofloor announced the winners of the lucky draw. The winners are: Nutland Carpet Accessories Ltd, Chandlers Ford Basecamp Flooring Saint Flooring  SASGO Ltd Stanground Carpets and Flooring S&D Flooring Ltd Commercial Flooring Bristol Ltd Macgregor Flooring Company Ltd Congratulations to all and we hope you enjoy your…

Entry to our 15th anniversary lucky draw closed Friday 23rd August at 5pm. Good luck to all who enter. By participating, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Terms and Conditions Welcome to Recofloor’s 15th anniversary lucky draw! This lucky draw is organized by Recofloor, the vinyl take-back scheme….

We recognise the importance of supporting our members in their environmental sustainability goals. Therefore, we have adopted a new approach and will be hosting a series of webinars to help optimise the deployment of the Recofloor service for the collection of vinyl flooring. Register for our series of webinars below….

Vinyl is the main flooring choice for education and healthcare settings and for many hospitality, commercial and public buildings. Typically, large volumes are required. This means that there is substantial waste, both from end-of-use uplifted flooring and from new installation offcuts. Most waste is traditionally disposed of through waste contractors…

More than 7,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring have been collected and recycled through Recofloor since the scheme was founded by Altro and Polyflor in 2009.   Through the sustainable collection service for commercial waste vinyl flooring, material is recycled back into new flooring, as well as traffic management products. Recofloor…

Recofloor hosted several pop-up visits and trade events at flooring distributors during summer 2023, which provided an excellent opportunity to introduce how the waste vinyl flooring collection scheme works and how it can help the flooring sector solve their disposal needs and challenges. From May to September, Recofloor Scheme Manager,…

In recent years, the flooring industry has increasingly recognised the importance of considering sustainability in its business operations. Specifying sustainable products and services benefits not only the company that has implemented these actions, but also the wider community in recycling and reusing valuable resources that helps to preserve the environment. …

In recent years, the flooring industry has undergone a significant shift towards sustainability. For construction companies and building contractors working with vinyl flooring on large commercial projects, embracing recycling initiatives like Recofloor offers a simple yet effective solution to reduce waste generated from project sites and contribute to a greener…

When it comes to collecting waste vinyl flooring for recycling you are the most important piece of the puzzle. Whether you are a business owner, fitter or simply a part of an organisation, helping to take a step towards sustainability considering the steps to collect good quality material is essential.  …

In recent years, sustainability practice has become good practice. Today, customers at every stage in the supply chain are looking for suppliers who can help them meet environmental goals. It’s essential therefore to get the word out about your own sustainability efforts. Social and digital media provide the perfect tools,…

When it comes to disposing of vinyl flooring waste, flooring companies and partners need to know what is required under the UK’s waste regulations to comply with the law. Recofloor’s Scheme Manager, Carla Eslava explains the options for participants using the take-back collection service.  Recofloor was founded in 2009 by…

Collaboration with Recofloor can assist architects, specifiers and construction companies with minimising CO2 emissions and help towards achieving zero waste targets on projects where vinyl flooring is being specified.  With growing pressure on the construction industry to reduce its carbon footprint, Recofloor offers a sustainable, straightforward and affordable solution to…