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Two-page fact sheet from the Center for Environmental Health based on their report, "Flooring's Dirty Climate Secret."
A report from the Center for Environmental Health quantifying carbon dioxide emissions and toxic chemicals used in vinyl flooring manufacturing. See also a two-page fact...
The 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit included a pre-summit Sustainability 101 workshop centered around these glossary terms.
Green Squared®—the world’s first multi-attribute certification for tile and tile installation products. Certified by ANSI A138.1 and trusted in major green building programs including LEED,...
In response to the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability, marked by more rigorous standards and growing demand for eco-conscious building materials, the Flooring Sustainability Summit gathered...
Use this general guide from the National Tile Contractors Association to better understand what your professional tile contractor will consider when assisting you in selecting...
Highlighted in the Tile Council of North America’s Material Ingredient Guide are four steps toward material ingredient transparency: Inventory, Screening and Assessment, Disclosure, and Optimization....
The Tile Council of North America commissioned an independent consultant, Emily Lorenz, PE, F-ACI, to conduct a Life Cycle Cost Analysis study. There are several...
This bulletin from the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) outlines considerations to look for when selecting a tile contractor. The difference between trained, experienced...
A leaking tiled shower can be the result of an unqualified person performing the work. A leaking shower can damage other areas of the bathroom...
Download this PDF of the six Wellness & Sustainability Wall panels at Coverings 2024, which includes links to the Why Tile technical resources shown on...
