1. How does Emerald Carpets approach sustainability in the trade show industry?
Emerald Carpets is committed to reducing environmental impact through a comprehensive sustainability strategy. We prioritize circularity in our products, reusing and recycling carpet materials to extend their life cycle and minimize waste. Our operations also incorporate renewable energy, water conservation, and a commitment to zero waste.

2. What are Emerald Carpets’ main sustainability initiatives?
Our key initiatives include:

• Circular Product Design: Designing carpets and underlays for reuse and recycling, with 100% recyclability as our goal.
  Waste Reduction: Diverting materials from landfills through a dedicated Waste Department.
• Renewable Energy: Offsetting all electricity with renewable energy certificates and continue our partnership with the EPA for its Green Power Partner program.
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Tracking and reducing emissions through annual greenhouse gas inventories and data collection.

3. How has Emerald Carpets sustainability strategy evolved over the years?
Our strategy has grown from basic recycling efforts to a comprehensive sustainability framework, focusing on waste reduction, energy efficiency, circular product design, and renewable energy sourcing.

4. What are Emerald Carpets future near-term sustainability goals?
We aim to expand our circular product lines, introduce our 100% fully recyclable carpet, and implement advanced energy monitoring to further reduce emissions. We’re also enhancing our data collection for improved tracking and transparency.

5. How does Emerald Carpets ensure transparency in its sustainability efforts?
We prioritize transparency by conducting regular environmental impact assessments and producing detailed sustainability reports. Key metrics include greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and waste diversion, which we share to demonstrate our commitment.

6. How does Emerald Carpets prioritize sustainability in its carpet products?
We design our carpets for multiple uses, which significantly reduces waste, energy, water, and carbon emissions compared to single-use products.

7. What makes reusing carpets more sustainable than manufacturing new ones?
Recovering and refurbishing existing carpet has roughly 90% lower carbon emissions than manufacturing virgin carpet, highlighting our commitment to sustainability through reuse and resource efficiency while also minimizing energy consumption.

8. Does Emerald Carpets use recycled materials in their carpets?
Yes! Our Matrix carpet includes post-industrial recycled content, and our EPAD underlayment contains 85% post-consumer and 5% post-industrial recycled content.

9. Are there specific products that Emerald Carpets consider especially eco-friendly?
Our Matrix carpet and EPAD underlayment are highly eco-friendly, as they are made with recycled content and designed for reuse and recyclability.

10. Can Emerald Carpets’s carpets be recycled after use?
Yes! Right now we recycle what we can, and repurpose carpets. We are currently developing a 100% recyclable carpet that can be repurposed into cleaner chips for various applications, reducing carbon emissions and supporting a closed-loop system.

11. What is circularity, and how does it fit into Emerald Carpets’ sustainability goals?
Circularity means keeping materials in use as long as possible. We design carpets for multiple uses and ensure that at the end of its life, it can be disassembled, reused, or safely returned to the environment as non-toxic, reusable inputs for new products.

12. How does Emerald Carpets manage waste?
Our Waste Department diverts materials from landfills by working with local partners to repurpose, reuse, or recycle our carpet and carpet materials. Our goal is to achieve zero waste.

13. What additional steps does Emerald Carpets take to reduce waste?
In addition to product recycling, we recycle other facility materials, including cardboard, plastics, and cans. We aim to reduce landfill use and support sustainable waste management.

14. How does Emerald Carpets promote responsible disposal at trade shows?
To help customers reduce waste after events, Emerald Carpets provides clear guidelines for responsible carpet disposal and offers services to collect and recycle used carpets through our take-back program.

15. How do Emerald Carpets’ recycling efforts impact the environment?
Our recycling programs significantly reduce landfill waste, save resources, and conserve energy. By reusing and recycling our products, we reduce the need for virgin materials, thereby minimizing our overall environmental footprint.