Dalton— Tandus is encouraging its customers to voice their opinions about the environmental issues that matter the most to them, and what additional steps they would like to see the commercial flooring company take to reduce its environmental footprint.

Through a short, seven-question survey on its Web site, Tandus hopes to gain customer insight into environmental initiatives it can implement to improve its environmental business practices through global warming and climate neutral programs. The survey can be accessed on the company’s Web site at www.tandus.com by clicking on the Be The Difference! icon.

“Tandus recognizes there are practical solutions at our disposal, and it is our goal to continue to improve our business practices environmentally,” said Lee Schilling, senior vice president for Tandus. “But we cannot do it alone—our customers’ perspective is a vital part in our continuing effort to improve our path to sustainability. Through our new survey, we are asking customers, designers, architects and students to have a voice.”

As a leader in environmental innovation, sustainability is not a new venture for Tandus. Since 1994, the company’s C&A brand has operated a closed-loop recycling program (Floore) that to date has diverted more than 120 million pounds of reclaimed vinyl and vinyl-backed carpet from landfills and incinerators, turning it back into 100% recycled content backing for its floor coverings. In addition, the company has also saved 120 million pounds of virgin material that has not been extracted from the earth.

Tandus’ Be The Difference! survey is an extension of the sustainable initiatives and programs the company already offers for its customers. As the company continues to progress environmentally, it understands the importance in having input from its customers. “Collaboration with the marketplace is vital as we define our path forward,” Schilling concluded.

For more on Tandus and its products and programs, call 800.248.2878.