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replacing floors A report from the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has confirmed that refinishing wood and resilient floors is more sustainable for the environment than replacing the flooring itself.
The report, conducted with input from Bona AB, reveals a 78% reduction in the carbon footprint when refinishing is chosen over 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, electricity use, consumables, and materials.
Every year, 25 million square metres of wood and resilient flooring is replaced in Swedish public and commercial buildings. The IVL study, ‘Increasing resource efficiency in the Swedish flooring industry through floor refinishing’, found that refinishing these flooring surfaces can offer a significant decrease in the carbon footprint, savings on resources and a contribution to a circular economy relative to building materials.
Maria Ahlm, author of the report, said: “The norm today is new and fresh. Sales of new flooring material is supported by the linear business model we have in the construction industry today and refinishing is often perceived as more difficult.
“However, our analysis and final roadmap support that, in addition to the decrease in carbon footprint, floor refinishing is a viable alternative that increases resource efficiency in the Swedish flooring industry.”
Björn Johansson, Global Environmental Manager at Bona, added: “This research study offers a holistic view and is tangible proof that refinishing a resilient or wood floor surface is more sustainable than replacement and at the same time improves the appearance of the floor. For more than 100 years Bona has developed products and systems that offer a more sustainable floor renovation solution. To have the support of this report validating the benefits of the Bona System is encouraging.”
For more information, you can read the report on the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute website here.
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Churchill wins SPA cleaning contract
Churchill Services has secured a multi-site contract with the Scottish Police Authority (SPA), providing cleaning and janitorial services on an initial three-year deal (with a further two-year option).
The SPA was created in 2012 and its main functions include maintaining the police service and supporting the continuous improvement of policing in Scotland. The contract covers 13 local authorities across Scotland and 90 sites, including headquarters, offices, call centres and primary/secondary suites.
Churchill was awarded the contract following a rigorous procurement process. SPA extended a huge thanks to all who have procured and mobilised the contract during very testing circumstances.
Louisa Clarke, Operations Director for Churchill, said: “Winning a contract of this scale is testament to the whole Churchill Scotland team who have mobilised in testing circumstances. It’s been a superb team effort and one that puts Churchill firmly on the map in Scotland. We hope this will be the start of a long and successful relationship.”
Phil Matis, Regional Director for Churchill, added: “Our new partnership with SPA is a defining moment, and a fantastic opportunity, strengthening our position within Scotland. This has come at an exciting time, after previous growth and the opening of our new regional office just outside of Glasgow, acting as the central hub for our operations teams. We are very much looking forward to what the future holds.”
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