Vinyl flooring / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...flooring. Cork is softer than ceramic or stone tiles and can be easier on knees and joints.    The environmental impact of vinyl flooring Vinyl flooring, including Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), is popular due to its affordability, durability, and a wide variety of designs that mimic natural materials. However, its environ...

...vinyl flooring safe in homes or toxic? The production of vinyl (also known as PVC- polyvinyl chloride) accounts for approximately 40% of the chlorine gas produced in North America. Vinyl is highly polluting in production, and as a building product it is susceptible to UV exposure, causing it to break down and release p...