Setting the Standard for Environmental Responsibility in the Trade Show Industry
At Emerald Carpets, sustainability is a core principle integrated into all facets of our operations. We are committed to leading the trade show industry in environmental responsibility by innovating and improving our products and processes. Our Sustainable Carpet Program exemplifies this commitment through initiatives aimed at reusing, repurposing, and recycling, extending product life, and minimizing waste. These efforts are foundational to our company culture, propelling us to set new standards and continuously advance greener practices without sacrificing efficiency in fulfilling orders.
The Most Sustainable Carpet Program in the Industry
Emerald Carpets provides the most sustainable carpets while meeting the requirements of a successful trade show.
Reducing our environmental impact has become an important pillar in our unique company culture. We are constantly inventing and improving products and processes to achieve higher sustainability.
As a result, we can successfully and efficiently Re-Use, Repurpose and Recycle our carpets, therefore extending the life of the product and significantly reducing our waste footprint while maintaining rapid order fulfillment.
Additionally, we joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. Emerald Carpets is using more than 3.6 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power (wind energy) annually, which is enough green power to meet 100 percent of our organization’s electricity use. By choosing green power, Emerald Carpets is helping advance the voluntary market for green power and development of those sources.
About The Green Square Project
2024 Sustainability Report
Emerald Carpets is thrilled to announce the release of our 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting our continued dedication to sustainability in the trade show and events industry. This year’s report outlines our significant progress, including achieving 100% renewable energy for operations, reducing annual water consumption by 250,000 gallons through foam cleaning solutions, and advancing circularity with a closed-loop recycling initiative.
Our journey reflects a commitment to reducing environmental impact while fostering community engagement and supporting our employees’ well-being. Explore the full report for insights on our path toward a greener future and our role in shaping a more sustainable industry.
Reuse
Our carpets are designed for multiple uses, significantly reducing energy consumption and waste compared to manufacturing new products. Our Matrix Carpet consumes a quarter of the energy required for manufacturing and reuse compared to alternative one-time carpets or flooring products. Our resilient carpets can be reused without compromising quality, aesthetics, or safety. Aisle carpets endure 4-5 uses and booth carpets are designed for even more. Our consolidated depot program not only curbs energy consumption but also enables our customers to reduce their carbon footprint by requiring less space for production and distribution, encouraging active participation in eco-friendly practices.
Repurpose
As a part of our commitment to sustainability, we explore various avenues to repurpose carpets at the end of their trade show lifecycle. From transforming quality carpets into rugs to repurposing aisle carpets into booth carpets for extended use, and even donations to charitable causes, our goal is to extend the product’s life cycle.
Recycle
Emerald Carpets works with a network of recyclers to recycle carpet and other manufacturing materials.
Our EPAD carpet padding is the most sustainable underlayment available in the trade show industry. Manufactured with 85% post-consumer recycled content, our EPAD padding consumes less energy than traditional padding alternatives and can be used multiple times.
Future Initiatives
Emerald Carpets doesn’t rest on past achievements; instead, we are actively shaping a roadmap for an even more sustainable future. New product development and refining services results in continuous improvement of our sustainability goals that align with our brand’s purpose, serving as a catalyst for positive environmental change and organizational performance improvement.
Looking ahead, the initiatives formed from these focuses will serve as a guiding point in our ongoing commitment to sustainability. Our focus lies on materials, products, production, packaging, and transportation—the most critical aspects of our sector.
Emerald Carpets has always been proud of our sustainability initiatives. We are committed to continuing to innovate and invest in equipment, technologies, products and processes to reduce costs and improve performance to deliver value in the most sustainable way possible.
How Can You Affect Sustainability?
When ordering carpet for a show, order used carpet vs. new to promote sustainability.
Pre-plan show for sustainability. Efficient floor plans of shows can mitigate waste. Emerald Carpets will cut and prep your carpet to eliminate unnecessary handling and excess waste at the show site.
Return carpet with sufficient time for it to be reclaimed and reused.
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Dalton, GA
Las Vegas, NV