In November 2024 Resource Futures took over management of the award winning Recofloor project and added it to our portfolio of community projects tackling waste issues.
Recofloor is a collection and recycling service for commercial waste vinyl flooring across the UK. Founded by flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor in 2009, Recofloor provides an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional waste disposal routes, helping the flooring industry and its partners become more sustainable.
This is a unique example of two major competitors working collaboratively for the wider good. For both companies, the ongoing commitment to the scheme is part of a wider push to make vinyl flooring a responsible flooring choice across the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic.
The scheme’s main aim is to offer a service to distributors, contractors and fitters, but also works with construction companies, training schools and other sectors to help reduce their environmental impact. By reclaiming commercial vinyl flooring and making it easy for collectors to participate, Recofloor plays an important role in supporting industry partners to work more sustainably.
Making an impact
- Since 2009 Recofloor has diverted nearly 7,500 tonnes of vinyl flooring from landfill – equivalent to taking 2,296 cars off the road in a year;
- In 2023 the scheme saved more than 8,100 tonnes of CO2e;
- In 2024 Recofloor won a Green Apple award and the Better Society award.
The Recofloor programme is funded by Altro and Polyfloor and managed by Resource Futures.
Make an impact in your community
Chat to our community action team and find out how we can help you bring people together and make a positive impact in your area or sector.
Charlie Eddisford
Principal Consultant
Jude King
Project and Development Manager
Carla Eslava
Recofloor Project Manager
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