LINO FLOOR AND ENVIRONMENT
Linoleum is a floor covering composed of 97% natural and 72% renewable raw materials. Composed of linseed oil, wood flour, pigments, burlap, and mineral fillers, linoleum is considered to be an ecological floor. The purchase of raw materials is made in accordance with our all-round purchasing policy in compliance with ethical criteria. Our linoleums are made from 100% guaranteed electricity of renewable origin and at an ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified production site.
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Lino, a floor made from renewable natural raw materials
Linseed oil comes naturally from linseeds, and pine resin, on the other hand, makes linoleum stronger and more flexible. The wood flour needed to create the floor covering comes from sustainably managed forests. The pigments used are free of heavy metals. Jute is also natural and has no restricted substances.
Our lino floors comply with the European regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals).
The purchase of raw materials is made in accordance with our all-round purchasing policy in compliance with ethical criteria.
(*) The items (products) do not contain substances from the current candidate list published by ECHA (substances of very high concern).
With excellent environmental performance
Our linoleum floors are made from 100% guaranteed electricity of renewable origin and at an ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified production site.
Marmoleum Forbo Flooring Systems linoleum complies with the Class A+ requirements of the mandatory French labelling of construction and decoration products in terms of emissions into indoor air.
And recognized by many labels!
Many labels have recognized Marmoleum linoleum for its environmental aspect. Among them, we can quote:
- BAF Seal of Approval, UK
- M1, Finland
- Der Blaue Engel, Germany
- The Nordic Swan, Scandinavia
- Nature Plus, Germany
- Good Environmental Choice Australia, Australia
Learn more about the environmental impact of Marmoleum linoleum floors here.
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