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Bona (SE)
REFINISHING WOOD AND RESILIENT FLOORING SURFACES OFFERS MORE THAN 75% REDUCED CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARED TO FLOOR REPLACEMENT
A recent report from the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute confirms that refinishing wood and resilient floors is more sustainable for the environment than replacing the flooring itself. The report, which was conducted with input from Bona AB, reveals a 78% reduction in the carbon footprint when refinishing is chosen over
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replacing wood floors. Refinishing resilient floor surfaces can offer up to a 92% reduction in the carbon footprint versus replacing. Additionally, the report found that by refinishing wood or resilient floors, a minimum of 90% savings in resources can be achieved which includes transport, use of electricity, consumables, and materials.
