Take Back™ Programme
Within the Cradle to Cradle® concept, it is vital that every part of our carpets and carpet tiles are completely integrated into a technical or biological cycle. Currently we are recycling the product in the cement industry where it is used as secondary fuel, and the stabilizer (chalk) is used as raw material to produce cement.
While carpets may be recyclable, it is vital to ensure that the recycling actually takes place. Under our Cradle to Cradle® commitment, we have introduced a Take Back™ Programme where we collect used carpets from our clients, thus ensuring that they can be properly reprocessed.
Desso’s Take Back™ Programme
- Desso offers international collection of used carpets on a project basis.
- This includes all types of carpet, irrespective of brand and type, with the exception of carpets containing PVC.
- PVC is not considered suitable for reuse according to the Cradle to Cradle® principles.
- Collected carpet will be processed by a waste management company and used secondaryfuel within the cement industry or re-used for other recycling initiatives.
- Within the scope of the DESSO Take Back™ programme, logistic and recycling processes will continue to be further optimised, to provide the ideal solution for customers whilst contributing to Desso’s Cradle to Cradle® ambitions.
For more information please download our Take Back® brochure here
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