[reclaimed flooring from Pioneer Millworks]
You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to sustainable flooring options; some better than others.
Problems with old-school flooring:
Conventional and traditional synthetic carpets are often manufactured with petroleum derived materials, which not only pollutes your home, but is a pollution issue both during the making of said flooring product and when disposing of it. Other flooring options that are less than green include new wooden floors, floor backings made with toxic affixing products, and the toxic to produce vinyl tiles or floor covers.
Better green flooring options:
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