Recycled rubber flooring has always been a highly sustainable choice, using waste tires as a resource to create highly durable, versatile floor products. Very recent technological advances are creating a new generation of recycled rubber flooring, with higher recycled content, more sustainable manufacturing processes that virtually eliminate VOCs and slash installment times, high tech sealants that dramatically reduce maintenance costs, and an expanded array of organic color and design options. This article details what to look for to get the most sustainable, highest performing flooring option, including an overview of new manufacturing breakthroughs that increase ergonomic performance and reduce maintenance, comparisons of life cycle costs for major flooring alternatives, and colorful examples of recycled rubber flooring in applications around the country.
