In Honor of Earth Day...
We Present 2010’s Top Ten Eco-Friendly Design Trends
By diverting more than three billion pounds of pre- and post-consumer waste from landfills each year, we’ve proven that being a green company is one of our top priorities. In fact, Newsweek Magazine recently ranked us as one of the greenest companies in the United States.
And it’s clear that your demand for stylish green home products is only growing. That’s why we offer more than 500 Mohawk products that contain recycled material including EverStrand carpeting made from recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, SmartStrand® with DuPont™ Sorona® carpeting made from corn sugar, and hardwood flooring that comes from dismantled buildings.
As the industry leader in recycled and renewable flooring, we’re commemorating Earth Day with the 10 Green Design Trends for 2010 to help our consumers achieve environmentally-responsible, incredible style:
1. Choose carpet made from renewable or recycled materials. Did you know they can make carpet out of corn sugar? And that one out of every four recycled plastic bottles is made into carpet? That’s more than 3 billion bottles each year!
2. Create a cozy space by painting an accent wall in a warm earth tone like cocoa or cinnamon. Choose paint that is non-toxic and contains no- or low- volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
3. Use certified organic fabrics to create window treatments or accent pillows. You’ll be surprised at the variety of colors and patterns available.
4. When choosing hardwood flooring, consider using reclaimed wood to add a touch of antique natural beauty.
5. Create a cohesive look by matching countertops in your kitchen and bathroom. Look for those made from recycled glass, ceramic or sustainable bamboo.
6. Breathe new life into vintage pieces by pairing them with fresh accessories. Reupholster an old arm chair or add an accent pillow to give it a fresh, new look.
7. Install dimmable compact fluorescent lights, which can consume up to 75% less electricity and last 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs.
8. Refresh the entire look of your bathroom with a new shower curtain. Opt for nylon, which is one of the more eco-friendly materials available.
9. Give your kitchen a facelift by installing new faucets. Look for fixtures with the WaterSense label, which can save the average household more than 500 gallons of water each year, and hundreds of dollars in utility bills.
10. Transform your bedroom with a new eco-friendly bedding set. Duvets, shams and linens are available in organic materials and recycled yarn.
