Tarkett launches circular recycling for Powerbond carpets

Tarkett, a global manufacturer of flooring, has developed a circular recycling formula for its Powerbond hybrid carpet.

The company will transform returned Powerbond carpets into bio-based raw materials for Tarkett Sports items in the future. This innovation has been developed through Tarkett's collaboration with Mycocycle, a biotech company that uses mycelia systems to help break construction waste.

Tarkett's ReStart take-back and recycling program, which has collected over 124,000 tons of flooring across 29 countries, will now be able to recycle the Powerbond carpets. This aligns with Tarkett's commitment to sustainability and circular economy, as stated in its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett Sports specialises in flooring and artificial grass for sports arenas and facilities. Eddy Schmitt, president and CEO of Tarkett Sports, said:

"This research initiative allows us to turn reclaimed materials of one of our companies into high-performance products for another one. It's a powerful example of how we can scale circularity through shared expertise and a united commitment to doing what's right."

Tarkett is a leader in the development of sustainable flooring and commits to lowering its company's carbon emissions. Tarkett's Powerbond carpets were first created in 1967. They combine comfort with durability and also provide a moisture barrier from wall to wall. The carpets are certified to be asthma- and allergy-friendly and contribute to improved air quality indoors. Powerbond carpets are seen as the ideal floor covering for care homes, offices, classrooms and residential properties.

Tarkett carpets are available from a local carpet retailer in the Chester and North Wales region.