Recycling

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Carpet recycling

100% recyclable textile carpets and tiles. Currently, much of the textile waste from the building sector is currently just being thrown away. Balsan is playing an active role in the development of a waste collection and reprocessing industry, as part of a concerted group action.
The objective is to provide a structured network and specialist operators for contractors, project managers and architects, enabling them to recycle and reprocess 100% of their floor tile waste. Founded in 2008, Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) is an association which develops solutions, working to reduce waste from used carpets. Out of 400,000 tonnes of carpets used in the United Kingdom in 2015, 125,000 tonnes were reprocessed by this association. Balsan is proud to be an active member. Landfill diversion of carpets in the UK for 2015 was 125,000 tonnes, an increase of 12,000
 tonnes compared to 2014 and a diversion rate of 31%.
Energy recovery accounted for 81,000 tonnes (65%) and recycling and reuse accounted for 44,000 tonnes (35%).
Both outlets showed similar growth levels.

Optimum

Created at the end of 2010, the Optimum association has brought together expert operators to provide contractors, project managers and architects with a turnkey logistics and technical solution. This is an exemplary organisation, which has seen real and significant developments in the field of sustainable development. As part of the UFTM, Balsan was heavily involved in the creation of Optimum.

Collection.
Once removed, used carpet tiles are packed into Big Bags or onto pallets.

Traceability
To support their environmental strategy, the project manager receives a “Sustainable solutions
certificate” which lists the quantities of waste reprocessed per site and certifies that the waste has been fully recycled and reprocessed.

Reprocessing
Used carpet tiles are brought to the Vanheede Group’s reprocessing unit, where they are shredded then mixed with a highly energy-rich alternative fuel compound.

 Green Spirit Brochure