DOMOTEX, the world's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings in Hannover, has just celebrated outstanding developments in the field of sustainability. On the first day of the fair, January 11, 2024, ten companies were honored with the GREEN COLLECTION Award.
For the second time, the special display THE GREEN COLLECTION revolves around sustainability, circular economy and environmental protection in the carpet and flooring industry. At the center of the special display was the award ceremony of the GREEN COLLECTION Award. The winners were announced on the first day of the fair, 11 January, in a festive setting in front of a large audience.
Under the direction of Dr phil. Jacqueline Lemm, Managing Director and Institute Director of TFI Aachen, a high-caliber jury of experts selected the ten most outstanding entries in the four competition categories from 70 global submissions. "It was a great opportunity to take part in the assessment of the GREEN COLLECTION Award. It's amazing to witness how many businesses in the sector are already pursuing more environmentally friendly or recyclable solutions," reveals Lemm. Alongside Lemm, this year's jury included Joachim Stumpp, Managing Partner of raumprobe | Material Bank, Reto Aschwanden, Managing Director of the non-profit organization Label STEP, Kemp Harr, publisher of the industry magazine Floor Focus, and Italian architect and interior designer Loredana Marvulli.
Winners of the GREEN COLLECTION Award 2024
Grassland Harmony | Manglam Arts
The jury liked the use of fast-growing vegetable fiber in its undyed state and the products' gorgeous natural look.
Salsa Atoll | Paulig Teppichweberei GmbH
Paulig convinced the jury with Salsa Atoll through the beauty and honesty of the art of handweaving and its very considerate approach, including the use of safe, high-quality dyes, OEKO-TEX certification and strong social responsibility.
Olbia Pure Nature | Tisca Austria GmbH
The jury recognizes and awards the traditional, artisanal craftsmanship and the beauty of the sheep wool's natural color, as well as its GOTS certification.
Engineered Hardwood Flooring | Forestry Timber
Forestry Timbers Engineered Hardwood Flooring is a great combination of a smart technical approach and the superior qualities of its raw material.
LICO DENIM | Li&Co AG
Li&Co impressed the jury members with LICO DENIM, the up-cycling innovation of using garment waste for the top layer of a hard floor.
Heat-System natural | Unifloor Deutschland
The jury liked the replacement of the CO2-intense concrete layer by straw and other natural materials in the whole system.
WICANDERS WISE Bionatural | AMORIM Deutschland GmbH
Amorim Deutschland convinced the jury through the company's continuous efforts of using cork – and other renewable resources – in flooring.
Naturalan | ZIPSE GmbH & Co. KG
Besides the use of natural resources, the jury was particularly impressed by the company's circular reclamation system.
CERAMIN® | Classen Holz Kontor GmbH
CERAMIN® by Classen is an innovative combination of natural minerals and polypropylene for a durable, high-performance product.
Tenacity Eco-Composite Flooring | CFL Flooring
CFL Flooring convinced the jury with Tenacity Eco-Composite Flooring, which uses a high percentage of recycled and natural materials present and therefore presents an attractive alternative to less sustainable, oil based products.
