Captured carbon now being used to manufacture carpets

Flooring solutions company Interface has started manufacturing carpets that contain captured carbon.

Carbon capture systems are used to prevent carbon emissions from industrial processes from being released into the atmosphere. High carbon levels in the air are often linked to climate change.

From April 2nd, 2025, captured carbon has been used in carpets made in Interface's USA and Europe manufacturing plants. Luca Achill, the global innovation & sustainability projects director at Interface, said:

“Carbon is not only the problem – we also see it as the solution to making progress on our climate commitments. We need less carbon in the air and more stored in our products."

Interface says that storing carbon in its carpets does not compromise its design and performance standards.

This carbon storing process is part of Interface's goal to be a carbon negative company by the year 2040. They have already reduced the carbon footprint of their carpet tiles by 84%.

Interface has stopped investing in carbon offset projects. Instead, it now concentrates on direct carbon reduction in all aspects of the business, including decreasing carbon emissions in the supply chain and the raw materials used in carpets.

Interface is one of many flooring material manufacturers that are reducing their impact on the environment by creating more sustainable products. Manufacturers are including more recycled materials in flooring or making it easier to recycle floor coverings after they are worn or damaged.

For help in finding environmentally friendly flooring options, talk to a local flooring retailer in Chester or North Wales.