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Carpet Tile Reuse and Recycling: A Quick Guide

Written by Léo Mamdy | Sep 27, 2024 2:00:00 PM

 

 

Installing carpet tiles in your offices can be an excellent option for designing your workspace. However, did you know that it’s possible to reduce your ecological impact by choosing recycled carpet tiles?

In this article, discover how this solution can bring real added value to your business while respecting the environment.

 

Summary

♻️ How does carpet recycling work?

📉 Benefits for companies that recycle their used carpets

🌍 Advantages for companies that purchase recycled carpet tiles

🏆 Customer case studies: How our clients have transformed their spaces through reuse

📊 Calculate your CO₂ and cost savings in just a few clicks with our online tool

🎥 Interview on LN 24: Everything you need to know about carpet reuse and recycling

🛠️ Composil’s eco-responsible expertise for your carpets

📝 Conclusion: The 5 key points to remember

 

 

How Carpet Recycling Works ? 

 

When a company chooses to hand over its used carpet to Composil, several steps are followed to ensure ecological and efficient management:

  1. Collection and Transport: We handle the removal and transportation of used carpet tiles, freeing you from the costs associated with incineration and disposal.

  2. Sorting and Selection: The carpet tiles are sorted. Those in good condition are reused, while others are designated for recycling.

  3. Reuse and Recycling: The tiles in good condition are refurbished and resold at advantageous prices, while non-recoverable tiles are transformed into raw materials for future production.

Here are the steps illustrated :

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advantages for Companies that Part with Their Used Carpets 

 

By choosing to hand over your carpet to Composil, you benefit from several advantages:

  • CO2 Savings Certificates: Receive certificates attesting to the amount of CO2 saved, facilitating compliance with Belgian and European environmental legislation.

  • Material Valorization: Ensure that your materials are valued through our Reuse and Recycle programs, giving a second life to your flooring.

  • Contribution to Sustainable and Social Economy: Actively participate in the circular and social economy, thus reinforcing your commitment to sustainable practices.

  • Improvement of Brand Image: Showcase your ecological commitment on your website and social media


 

Benefits for Companies Purchasing Recycled Carpet Tiles

 

Purchasing recycled carpet tiles offers several advantages:

  • Support for the Sustainable Economy: Encourage the use of renewable materials and contribute to the ecological transition.

  • Participation in the Social Economy: Through our ETA partners, you also support the social economy.

  • Wide Selection and Savings: Enjoy a vast choice of colors and materials from our stock of 30,000 m², while achieving significant savings compared to new products.

  • Legislative Compliance: Adhere to environmental standards, such as AGEC and RE2020 in France, and the European Green Deal at the European level. 

 

Customer case studies: How our clients have transformed their spaces through reuse

 

Discover how our clients have transformed their spaces by integrating reused carpets. These case studies illustrate the concrete benefits and tangible results that our solutions can offer.

 

 

 

Calculate your CO₂ and cost savings in just a few clicks with our online tool

 

Composil offers you a unique savings calculator that allows you to quickly and easily estimate the ecological and financial benefits related to the recycling or reuse of your carpet.

  • Quick Estimation: In just a few minutes, enter basic information and obtain an accurate estimate of the amount of CO₂ saved as well as reduced costs.

  • Sustainable Management: Discover how your company can contribute to a circular economy while optimizing its expenses.

Try our savings calculator now and start your journey towards more ecological and economical management of your materials!

 

 

 

Composil’s eco-responsible expertise for your carpets

 

With over 30 years of experience, we are leaders in carpet and textile furniture maintenance in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

We have developed Reuse and Recycling programs that allow us to refurbish used carpet tiles or recycle those that cannot be recovered into raw materials. This solution reduces our ecological footprint as well as that of our clients.

Our expertise includes:

  • Complete Management: From the removal of used carpets to their rehabilitation or recycling, we master every step of the process.

  • Network of Partners: Through strong partnerships with manufacturers, we ensure an efficient and environmentally respectful production and installation chain.

Ultimately, our know-how and our commitment to innovate in terms of sustainability allow us to effectively meet our clients' needs while preserving our planet.

 

 

Conclusion

 

Recycling and reusing carpet tiles are strategic choices that enhance your company's image while optimizing costs.

Here are five key points to remember :

  1. Positive Environmental Impact: Reduction of waste and CO₂ emissions.

  2. Financial Savings: Decrease in costs related to disposal and purchasing new materials.

  3. Enhanced Brand Image: Strengthening of ecological commitment to your clients and partners.

  4. Support for the Social Economy: Collaboration with adapted work enterprises for removal and sorting.

  5. Tailored Solutions: Access to programs adapted to the specific needs of your company.

Explore these solutions and commit to a more responsible future.

Together, let’s reinvent the world of carpets for a positive impact on our environment.

Composil has been active in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg for over 30 years, specializing in the maintenance of carpets and textile furniture. Through this expertise, we have expanded our activities to reduce our ecological footprint as well as that of our clients.