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u Since our company started in 1949, we’ve been proud to call ourselves innovators. So why should we treat our environmental commitments any differently? At Bolon, history has shown us that we are what we do. Our continued commitment to environmental innovation will prove that actions speak louder than words.

A FUTURE WITHOUT FOOTPRINTS The seven areas covered by A Future Without Footprints are examples of product and process innovation at its best. They are as follows: A FUTURE WITHOUT FOOTPRINTS Looking forward requires visionary thinking. A Future Without Footprints is our expression of this, pointing the way forward for Bolon, our partners and customers. Covering seven key areas, it commits us to creating products that respect the environment from several perspectives. On a daily basis, A Future Without Footprints has an extremely important purpose - it reminds us that our responsibilities...

MORE THAN WORDS MORE THAN WORDS We have a clear sight of where we want to be in the years to come. However, we are determined to ensure that good intentions are backed up by concrete action. Only by doing so can we fulfil our commitment to exceed our responsibilities and current legal requirements. ALWAYS MONITORING As well as the obvious environmental benefits in terms of In terms of waste and spill material, we continuously monitor transport and logistics, this also allows us to have full our processes. In turn, this positively affects water and control over production processes. energy...

BOLON GREEN BOLON ® GREEN – LIFECYCLE GREENOVATION Bolon® Green is much more than a catchy phrase. It describes a holistic approach to our environmental responsibilities and a journey of innovation through a four-stage production process - a journey that starts long before flooring is produced and long after it has fulfilled its intended purpose. Bolon is committed to using only the safest, most modern raw materials. By doing so, we can be sure that continuous improvement in terms of additives, stabilisers and plasticisers is achieved. Manufacturing After securing these raw materials, we...

ONLY HIGH QUALITY RAW MATERIALS EXCLUSIVELY At Bolon, we only use the highest quality raw materials available, sourced from approved suppliers. From these suppliers, the material passes through refinement plants less than 250 kilometers from our production facility, further reducing our environmental footprint. COMMITTED TO SAFE, MODERN PVC PVC is one of the oldest synthetic materials with a long history in industrial production. It is also perhaps the world’s most rigorously tested and studied plastic. In its most modern, high quality form, it is produced economically with careful...

PHTHALATE FREE “Removing phthalates is another expression of our desire to take every step necessary to minimise our environmental impact" PHTHALATE FR - STRIVING TO EXCEED LEGAL DEMANDS Our company history proves that we are leaders rather than followers. A defining example of this can be found in our unilateral decision to eliminate phthalates from all our products. The use of phthalate - a plastic softening agent - has long been a topic of discussion from a health and environmental perspective. Rather than wait and sele what the consequences of this debate were, we chose to take the...

BOLON ARTISAN MOTLEY GREEN – NOW AVAILABLE IN ANY COLOUR YOU CHOOSE There are many convincing reasons to consider Bolon as a superior environmentally considerate product. Only the highest quality raw material is used in its production. Every collection is phthalate free. And care and maintenance require no dangerous chemicals or harmful cleaning routines. Take a look at any of our collections and – these are all characteristics that make can also be sure that substance has not the first thing that will strike you is its Bolon flooring such an outstanding choice been sacrificed in the name...

FULLY CERTIFIED FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND Every Bolon collection is supplied with some of the world’s most demanding environmental certifications. Covering products and processes, these certifications allow you to use and enjoy our flooring with confidence and peace of mind. We have an A+ to A BREEAM rating, the worlds’ foremost environmental assessment method. Our product meets CE labelling requirements as specified in CPD directives for safety, health and environment. Floorscore contributes to a higher LEED rating. Bolon is certified for indoor air quality (emissions). Our products content...

GLOSSARY OF TERMS DURABILITY - Describes items or products that do not quickly wear out and offer utility over time rather than being completely used or consumed in one use. Highly durable goods often continue to be used for three or more years and are characterised by long intervals between successive purchases. PHTHALATE - Chemical compound mainly used in plasticisers to increase flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity. End-applications include adhesives and glues, electronics, agricultural and building materials, personal-care products, medical devices, textiles and much...

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