The sustainable choice Forbo

Allura, the sustainable choice

Committed to protecting our environment
Allura is a prime example of Forbo’s commitment to protecting the environment
and investing in a sustainable future. The Allura collection is produced using “green” energy and modern production technology that reduces the processes involved to a minimum. There is minimal waste arising from cutting because we use all the material we produce – anything not used or which doesn’t meet our quality standards is reconstituted and re-used in other Forbo flooring products. We use no more raw material than necessary in our processes. Allura conforms to all standards, including the new VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emission classes. And Allura is made in Europe for largely European markets, so reducing transport-related carbon emissions.

Compliance Plus
As a principle, Forbo works to “Compliance Plus” – a commitment to go beyond government regulations and requirements – and we see investments in people, processes and products that further improve our environmental performance as investments for our future, not a cost of doing business. We use independent Life Cycle Assessments to constantly seek ways to measure and minimise the environmental impact of our products from raw material extraction to end of life.

Sample take-back
One example of our commitment to sustainability is our “sample take-back”
programme. Samples enable decisionmakers to experience the beauty of our
floors. But these samples are often only used once. Rather than throwing them away, we have launched a sample take-back programme that is easy to access via internet for re-use and recycling.

Reducing cleaning & maintenance
Reducing cleaning is another element in sustainability and performance. The Allura
finish makes the product easy to clean and its lasting performance will mean that the floor will remain in prime condition even under heavy traffic conditions. In
addition, installing one of our entrance flooring products will help cut dirt and
moisture penetration by up to 90%. And installing Coral entrance flooring can cut
your lifetime cleaning costs by up to 65%.

Extending product life
Forbo’s PUR Pearl™ coating for vinyl has been designed to help extend the economic life of Allura floor coverings.