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Pierce Flooring & DesignMontana Owned Since 1924 | Green Badge Count | | 12 | | Green Badge Value: | | 240 |
http://www.pierceflooring.com Floor covering can be "GREEN" because:
- It is harvested in a manner that causes no harm to the NATURAL resource from which it is produced. (example: Cork)
- It is harvested from a natural source that is sustainable and plentiful. (example: Bamboo)
- It is manufactured from natural products that provide a GREEN environment. (example: Linoleum, or Wool carpet)
- It is RECLAIMED from natural material that was originally harvested for some other purpose. (example: wood flooring cut from trusses that were salvaged from a bridge or a building)
- It is manufactured in a manner that uses natural resources more efficiently than traditional methods. (example: Torly`s wood floor, i.e.: thin veneer vs. solid wood flooring, using 1/30th the amount of wood)
- It is manufactured using post-consumer waste (either industrial or consumer). (example: Carpet pad, or Anso Nylon carpet)
- It is manufactured using materials that are RECYCALBLE into down-cycle products. (example: Type 6.6 nylon fiber, poly-propylene backing) The term downstream means that the usefulness of the resulting product is diminished and these items will eventually be either burned for fuel or land filled.
- It is manufactured using materials that are SUSTAINABLE. This is the pinnacle of the recycling world. These materials are recyclable back into the basic building blocks of the original material, and then used to manufacture that same product over and over again. I.e.: Cradle to Cradle. No landfill or burning impact. (example: Ecoworks tile, and type 6 nylon)
Additional Green Directory ListingsGreen Badges | Recycled promotional products
reason We have recyled tote bags that we market at trade shows etc..for customers. We also have recycled water bottles that are available to hand out. |  | Conserving natural resources
reason Through our carpet reclamation project we have saved:
500,963 gallons of water
with a total of 166,000 pounds of carpeting reclaimed. |  | Carbon offsetting
reason We have averted (CO2 equiv. lbs) 1,148,437 lbs from entering the atmosphere through our reclamation project.
|  | Paying living wages to employees
reason We pay very good living wages. We also have Christmas and other bonuses available. |  | Donating to non-profits
reason We donate to non-profits regularly. We also encourage employees to participate in donating to charitable causes. |  | Using fuel efficient vehicles
reason Our Missoula location recently purchased a Toyota Prius for in-town and long distance traveling. |  | Reducing waste
reason We are the only floor covering dealer that will recycle your old carpet and cushion, instead of sending it to the local landfill. 2008 Quantity Diverted from Landfill: 328,500 sq. feet carpeting, through our carpet reclamation project. |  | Reducing paper use
reason We are working very hard at not wasting paper. We try and reuse the paper on the back side etc.. instead of throwing it away. Also, we try not to print out every email that comes through, instead saving them on the computer. |  | Recycling program
reason We are the only floor covering dealer in Montana, Wyoming, & the Dakotas, to offer a recycling service for all carpet and cushion! |  | Benefits for Children
reason We have a children's play area at every location. Children receive gifts from Mr. & Mrs. Pierce every christmas. |  | Employee benefits program
reason Pierce Flooring is a wonderful place to work. Pierce offers a great matching 401K, company wide employee discounts, christmas and regularly scheduled parties and events. We also have good benefits coverage, good vacation and paid time off. |  | Conserving energy
reason We make every attempt to turn off lights in offices when not in use. Also, we are instructed to shut down computers and other electrical devices every evening. |
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