Tarkett UK & Ireland launches the brand-new Sustainable Product Specification Guide.

It’s widely accepted that we are facing a climate emergency where there is an urgent need to address the balance of carbon in the atmosphere. However, we are also facing another emergency – resource scarcity.  

In 2022, Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 28th, meaning we used all the natural resources the planet can regenerate in a 12-month period, within 7 months. Proving once again why it has become essential to rethink the way materials are used and products are designed. 

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF) – a leading voice on the Circular Economy, suggests that there are 3 key design principles to consider when creating spaces with circularity in mind. These include eliminating waste and pollution; circulating products and materials (at their highest value); and regenerating natural systems to start seeing a reduction in emissions. 

Here at Tarkett we make conscious, proactive decisions by going above and beyond in terms of our circular strategy. Which is why we developed our brand-new Sustainability Product Specification Guide for Architects & Designers to provide complete transparency on what it really takes to source sustainable materials and maximise Green Buildings standards. 

In this guide, we explore how interior design can play a significant role in tackling the climate emergency in four key pillars, which include: 

• Green Building Standards – How to take them even further
• What your supply chain should be doing to support your sustainability goals  
• How to do more with less on the path to net zero  
• The impact of recycling and Circular Economy principles