Shaw Industries' hybrid flooring innovation is a finalist in the
award program's post-consumer recycled material category,
DALTON,
Ga., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shaw
Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) announces that its ReWorxTM flooring
is a 2023 Edison Award winning product. During the awards ceremony
on April 20, ReWorx will be
recognized as either a gold, silver or bronze winner in the
post-consumer recycled material category.
ReWorx hybrid flooring is made with 100 percent PET fiber,
including a minimum of 20 post-consumer plastic bottles per 12" x
48" plank. With the durability of a hard surface and the comfort of
a soft surface, it is designed to meet the performance expectations
of a variety of end-use applications.
"This new product innovation for Shaw emphasizes our commitment
to designing for a circular economy, and providing new, innovative
product solutions that meet the demands of our customers," shared
Shaw Vice President of Global Sustainability and Innovation
Kellie Ballew. "It is an honor to
have our innovative use of post-consumer material in this hybrid
flooring solution be recognized by The Edison Awards™."
Available via all of Shaw's commercial brands, Patcraft®,
Philadelphia Commercial® and Shaw Contract®, ReWorx is Cradle to
Cradle Certified® Bronze (v3.1) having been assessed for material
health, product circularity, clean air and climate protection,
water and soil stewardship and social fairness. And as part of
Shaw's Environmental Guarantee, the product can be picked up at no
charge to the customer at the end of its life on the floor through
the re[TURN]® Reclamation Program to be recycled into the next
generation of ReWorx flooring.
Designing safe and circular products is embedded throughout the
company. Shaw launched the world's first PVC-free, recyclable
carpet tile, EcoWorx®, in 1999, using the Cradle to Cradle® design
principles. ReWorx is the latest example of Shaw's ability to
innovate new product solutions that meet the performance
requirements of customers, while also addressing the global
plastic-waste challenge using both clear and the often-undesirable
color plastic waste.
Ballew continues, "at Shaw, we use the term
sustain[HUMAN]ability® as our guide for ensuring we put people at
the heart of our sustainability efforts. This product introduction
was an incredible cross-collaboration of teams throughout our
company, and through feedback and insights gained directly from
customers. The end result is a brand-new product platform that is
verified as safe for people and the environment. We are helping to
divert landfill waste both by use of post-consumer plastic and
through our reclamation of ReWorx at the end of its life on the
floor. It's an innovation for the planet and its people."
Now in its 36th year, The Edison Awards is an annual competition
honoring excellence in new product and service development,
marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. ReWorx was
selected from almost 400 nominations.
To see the complete list of The Edison Award winners, visit
https://edisonawards.com/2023-finalists/.
ABOUT SHAW
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient,
hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other
specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.
The company meets its diverse customer needs through an expansive
portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft,
Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports
Turf, Southwest Greens and more.
Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
with more than $7 billion in annual
revenue and more than 20,000 associates worldwide. Headquartered in
Dalton, Ga., Shaw has salespeople
and/or offices located throughout the U.S. as well as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China,
France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United
Arab Emirates, and the United
Kingdom. Visit http://www.shawinc.com for more
information.
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Media Contact
Meagan Scott, Shaw Industries,
7065322211, meagan.scott@shawinc.com
SOURCE Shaw Industries