They Call It Waste

Bolon takes pride in offering long lasting products with an endless life cycle. Bolon uses the ‘waste’ generated from production as well as minimising pre-consumer waste from suppliers and other best practice PVC producers. We take a look at the recycling, manufacturing and raw material selection process to shine a spotlight on Bolon’s innovative approach to sustainability. 

We Call It A Precious Resource

In 2014, Bolon invested in a new recycling plant, ‘the Agglomerator’. The plant recycles Bolon waste, as well as flooring installed with Bolon NoGlue®. It also recycles waste from suppliers and other best-practice PVC producers. The recycled material makes the backing for Bolon flooring which currently makes up 33% of the product.

Bolon NoGlue®

When using Bolon NoGlue™ tape to install flooring, the product can easily be removed and sent back to Bolon for recycling.

Time To Shred

When Bolon receives pre-used flooring, it’s cleaned and sent to a machine that shreds the flooring into smaller pieces.

The Granulator

The shredded parts are then granulated or chopped into smaller pieces.

The Agglomerator

The small pieces are processed through Bolon’s recycling machine called the ‘Agglomerator’ where the different waste material is mixed with chalk.

Into The Backing

The final step of the recycling process is combining the recycled material into the backing of the flooring.

Violá! A New Product

And there you have it! A new floor that has up to 33% recycled material – and in the short future, at least 50%.

Raw Materials

Bolon carefully and meticulously selects raw materials from approved suppliers to ensure the highest quality and adherence to guidelines in line with their sustainability initiatives.

Manufacturing

Bolon’s manufacturing process is carried out in their production site in Ulricehamn, Sweden. The production uses 100% renewable energy.

Product

Bolon’s design philosophy is all about quality. Therefore, all floors hold a 32 or 33 durability classification with a 10 or 15 year warranty. Bolon flooring contains up to 33% recycled material (soon to be 50%).