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Net-works - making waste beautiful

Interface, Inc. and conservation charity the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) are celebrating the successful completion of a pilot project and the start of a commercial venture with both conservation and socio‐economic benefits. The innovative collaboration, called Net‐Works™, has been created to tackle the growing environmental problem of discarded fishing nets in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities. Find out more.

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Company Description

Interface is a global leader in the design and manufacture of sustainable modular flooring, suitable for any education environment.  Where we learn matters.  Designing by tile gives you creative and economic flexibility to design inspiring and engaging spaces to attract a new generation of students to study, work, live or socialise in.  Combine our extensive range of colours, textures and patterns to create the perfect space to stimulate the senses and the mind.

Sustainability Statement

Interface is recognised as a global leader in sustainability. In 1994 we were one of the first companies to publicly commit to sustainability, known as Mission Zero® to eliminate any negative impact on the environment by 2020.  Our manufacturing facility in the Netherlands now runs on 100% renewable energy (both gas and electric),  We also virtually use no water in our manufacturing processes and European facilities send no waste to landfill. Net-Works is the first step in creating a truly restorative loop in carpet tile production. In partnership with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), we buy discarded fishing nets from poor communities, which are used to create new yarn. This means fewer ghost nets, less virgin materials and a new source of income for the communities.

Our History of Radical Innovation

In 1994 we began Mission Zero, our committment to become fully sustainable by 2020. To achieve this ambitious goal all of our raw material must be either 100% recycled or bio-based.

Since then we've taken many steps to increase the recycled content in our carpet and at the same time decrease our dependency on virgin raw materials. Read on to discover our latest steps on this journey.

Our latest Innovations

Recycled PVB - From windscreens to carpet

There are over one billion cars in the world, and an average of 5-6% gets a new window every year. Working with partners, we are turning a waste product into a useful component for our carpet tiles.

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Microsfera Lowest carbon footprint ever

Our award-winning Microsfera product addresses the two biggest contributors to CO2 in our industry. The yarn and the latex precoat.

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    Where we learn matters: The impact and reduction of embodied carbon – 14th May 2021

    Did you know that the built environment is responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions globally?   Hosted by the EAUC, join Interface to explore the role embodied carbon...

    Tags: building standards | Embodied carbon

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    Tackling the Climate Emergency in FE and HE with Interface – 29th Oct 2019

    Awareness of climate change is at its highest ever and continues to grow, as are pledges to tackle a climate emergency by countries, companies and Universities.  With an...

    Tags: green gown awards | University of Gloucestershire | interface | climate emergency

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    Les Trophées des campus responsables 2017 - Community Innovation - ISCOM – 25th Jan 2018

    ISCOM : L’université Solidaire de la communication. A 2 day program, in order to accompany young entrepreneurs in unprivileged neighbourhoods. L'ISCOM...

    Tags: International Green Gown Awards | community innovation

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    Social Responsibility example from the Private Sector - Interface: Turning Waste into Opportunity – 14th Mar 2017

    Presentation from the 'Building Socially Responsible Institutions' Summit at the EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017.

    Tags: EAUCS2017 | EAUC-Scotland Conference 2017 | responsibility | EAUC-S Conference 2017 | interface | CSR | social responsibility | EAUC-S Conference | EAUC Scotland Conference | corporate social responsibility | Responsible Instutions | Socially Responsible Institutions | SR | EAUC Scotland Conference 2017 | Responsible Sourcing | private sector | Net-Works TM

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    Global Sustainability Assessment Tools – 31st Jan 2017

    The Platform for Sustainability Performance in Education brings together organisations which have created sustainability assessment tools designed to support universities and...

    Tags: Tools | performance | assessment | assessment tools | global assessment tools

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    Insight Guide: Education for a Circular Economy – 18th Oct 2016

    It has been widely acknowledged that the way we manufacture and consume goods through the traditional industrial economy puts significant pressure on the earth’s resources.

    Tags: circular economy | insight guide | interface

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    Interface helps University of Coventry to create welcoming open plan library – 23rd Sep 2016

    Global modular flooring specialist, Interface, has helped the University of Coventry to create a flexible, open-plan space in its Frederick Lanchester Library.

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    Infographic - Interface Net-Works – 10th May 2016

    This example is from Interface's Net-Works programme, an inclusive business model that collects discarded fishing nets from coastal communities and recycles them.

    Tags: waste | recycling | communication | interface | infographic | graphic | carpet | carpet tiles | Net-Works | fishing nets

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    Where We Learn Matters - Modular flooring for Tertiary Education – 10th May 2016

    The students arriving on campus these days are very discerning. Their goals differ from those of the previous generations. And they bring a strong sense of community,...

    Tags: sustainability | FE | HE | design | interface | flooring | brochure

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    Interface and Dulux Trade Help Put Students on Track at St John’s Halls – 10th May 2016

    Interface, global modular flooring manufacturer, and Dulux Trade, leading paint manufacturer, were enlisted to help to bring to life the industrial...

    Tags: case study | interface | University of Nottingham | flooring | Dulux | student accommodation

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    Interface Delivers Timeless Flooring Design for Birmingham City University – 10th May 2016

    Global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, has helped Birmingham City University (BCU) create a contemporary, open-plan culture for its...

    Tags: case study | interface | flooring | Birmingham City University | BCU

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    Interface creates foundation for biophilic design at Cranfield University – 26th Oct 2015

    When refurbishing the Water Sciences Department at Cranfield University, Tracy Flynn, Development Project Manager, wanted to create a flexible space that would provide staff and...

    Tags: case study | design | interface | biophilic | Cranfield University

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    Top tips from Interface – 10th Apr 2015

    We wanted to get some useful sustainable business tops tips from each of our 2015 EAUC Annual Conference sponsors - these are the tips from Interface.

    Tags: recycling | EAUCConf15 | leadership | reuse | wellbeing | interface | carpet | suppliers

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    How our sponsors challenge their connections – 9th Apr 2015

    We asked our EAUC Annual Conference sponsors how they Challenged their Connections - this is what they said!

    Tags: engagement | International | strategy | EAUCConf15 | leadership | staff | business | communication | suppliers | local

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    Interface helps bring the University of Leeds to life – 9th Apr 2015

    A case study from Interface where Human Nature, the latest global collection from the modular flooring manufacturer, has been used in the refurbishment of the University of...

    Tags: learning | students | reuse | interface | carpet | experience | floor | tiles | biophilic | zone | nets

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    Stay ahead of the learning curve with Interface – 18th Dec 2014

    Interface are always looking towards the future and lead by example in design, innovation and sustainability. We can help you design great spaces with sustainability built-in....

    Tags: learning | student | leadership | design | carpet | tiles | spaces

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    ReEntry: the service from Interface for end of life products – 18th Nov 2014

    By following the below link, you will be able to find out information about ReEntry, the service delivered by Interface to ensure their products have another life beyond their use.

    Tags: waste | procurement | life | use | end

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    What if: Mission Zero, delivered by Interface – 18th Nov 2014

    Mission Zero is Interface's aim to be fully sustainable by 2020. This resource gives you access to the infographic, the "What If" report and the video "There...

    Tags: waste | interface | 2020 | initiative

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    Net-works - making waste beautiful – 14th Nov 2014

    Net-Works enables local residents to collect discarded nets, which wreak havoc with the marine ecosystem, and sell them back into a global supply chain

    Tags: carbon | reuse | global | supply | chain | ecosystem | floor | tiles | marine

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    What's the CO2 impact of your carpet tiles? – 14th Nov 2014

    Interface's CO2 carpet calculator

    Tags: carbon | reduction | impact | carpet | co2 | floor | tile

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