Green Smart represents Engineered Floors’ philosophy and commitment to sustainability. By focusing on straightforward goals like reducing energy use, minimizing waste, and supporting renewable energy and carbon offset projects, we’re working toward our shared goal of creating a better planet, one floor at a time.
Laying the foundation for sustainability
At Engineered Floors, we believe great products shouldn’t come at the expense of the planet and future generations. That’s why our carpets and hard surface flooring are designed to deliver lasting style and performance—while supporting a more sustainable future for all of us.
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Doing Our Part
Efficient production not only helps us reach our sustainability goals, but also often helps speed up delivery, and keep costs lower. It all means better serving our customers today, and tomorrow.
Current Initiatives
Four Walls Process
Our Vertical Integration approach for our most popular products dramatically cuts energy use and waste
Manufacturing Efficiency
Raw material enters one door & finished products exit another, traveling a total 2.5 miles vs. industry average 250 miles
PureColor® technology
Solution-dyed processing for our carpets reduces energy use, saves water, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
PureGrain® technology
Leveraging bio-based and recycled materials, as well as post-industrial on-site LVT recycling, helps reduce our carbon footprint
Third-Party Auditing
Independent certification agencies ensure accurate, credible, and verifiable sustainability metrics
Engineered for Longevity
Our design methods prioritize durability, reducing failure rates and long-term material consumption
The PureColor & PureGrain Journey
Our vivid PureColor carpet is also made here in Dalton, GA, in our 11 million sq. ft. facility that allows us to manage every aspect of its creation. This means consistent, beautiful color and quality, all produced in one seamless process.
Raw Materials
Extrusion Yarn Production
Coating Distribution
Finished Product To Customer
Our PureGrain High-Def hard surfaces are crafted right here in our 300,000 sq. ft. Dalton, GA facility. We handle every step, from the initial design to the finished product you bring home. It's truly 'dust to plank' under one roof, ensuring exceptional quality and detail.
Rigid Core Extrusion
Direct To Print Technology
Cutting and Profiling
Finished Product To Customer
PureColor Sustainability By The Numbers
87%
Reduction in water usage vs. other dye methods
30%
Reduction in energy usage vs. other dye methods
42%
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions vs. other dye methods
99%
Reduction in production travel vs. industry average
Certifications That Benefit You
In addition to our own measurements, Engineered Floors partners with independent, neutral auditing, and certification agencies to verify the accuracy, credibility, and transparency of our efforts.
Carpet Rug Institute (CRI)
We ensure the material health of all our carpet products through the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Certification, which recognizes products with very low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions. We are also actively evaluating and verifying the material health of our soft surface and vinyl products through a comprehensive screening process. For more information about the Green Label Plus Testing Program or a list of VOC’s tested, please contact CRI Technical Department at 706-428-2101 or www.carpet-rug.org. Look for the Green Label Plus logo on all carpet samples.
View our Green Label Plus Certification for carpet products here.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
We are in the process of evaluating and verifying the environmental impacts of our carpet products through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), which are based on third-party verified Life Cycle Assessment data.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by EPD
We quantify the environmental impacts of our PureColor carpet products throughout their entire lifespan—from raw material extraction and manufacturing to transportation, use, and end-of-life disposal or recycling—through comprehensive Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs). This rigorous process allows us to identify opportunities for reducing our environmental footprint and to provide transparent, science-based data on our products’ sustainability.
FloorScore
FloorScore® is a certification program established by the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) for hard surface flooring and flooring adhesive products that meet strict indoor air quality (IAQ) requirements. Products bearing the FloorScore label meet the indoor air quality emissions criteria of LEED, CHPS, the Green Guide for Health Care and are recognized by a long list of healthy building programs.
Greenguard
Our PureColor carpet products are certified by GreenGuard, an independent organization that tests and certifies products for low chemical emissions. This certification ensures that our carpets contribute to healthier indoor air quality by meeting stringent chemical emissions standards, safeguarding the well-being of occupants in homes and commercial spaces.
Focus on the Future
We know we’ve made significant progress in sustainability compared to our competitors, but that doesn’t mean we’re stopping there. We continue to assess the emissions of specific product lines with the intention of offsetting their carbon impact. Engineered Floors supports reputable renewable energy carbon offset projects, aligning with our Green Smart initiative and contributing to the global reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Quick Links & Resources
Find access to our latest sustainability reports, and production one-sheeters. Whether you're a designer, builder, or consumer, you'll find even more information to understand our commitment to sustainable materials, processes, and practices.
