CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED™ THE HIGHEST STANDARD FOR ECO-EFFICIENCY
The principle behind the Cradle to Cradle philosophy is both simple and visionary: materials are designed in such a way that, after use, they can be returned to biological or technical cycles. In this way, Cradle to Cradle points the way towards a future where products are not consumed but continuously reused.
Unlike many other environmental labels, Cradle to Cradle does not focus on isolated ecological aspects. The international certification is granted exclusively for a verified overall sustainability performance – based on strict criteria and comprehensive assessments. It takes into account the entire product life cycle as well as the global impacts of production and use.
With the Bronze Full Scope certification, our flooring solution PURLINE has been evaluated across all five key dimensions: material health, product circularity, clean air & climate protection, water & soil stewardship, and social fairness.
For architects, planners, and building owners, Cradle to Cradle Certified® offers a clear and internationally recognized framework. It ensures that PURLINE is not only durable and functional but also meets the highest sustainability standards across all relevant dimensions. This paves the way for buildings that live up to today’s requirements – and are already prepared for tomorrow’s expectations.
HOW PURLINE AND THE PU UNDERLAY MATS WERE RATED
Material Health
PURLINE floor coverings and PU underlays do not contain any CMR substances (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic) and meet the Cradle to Cradle® standards for material health. This has been externally
certified and evaluated. In this category, PURLINE floor coverings and PU underlays have been awarded the silver certificate.
Product Circularity
PURLINE floor coverings and PU underlays are recyclable and contain a high proportion of rapidly renewable raw materials. In this category, PURLINE floor coverings and PU underlays
have been awarded bronze certification.
Social Fairness
The raw materials used for PURLINE floor coverings and PU underlays come from socially responsible production.
Windmöller is committed to high social standards – both for the benefit of its own employees and along the entire supply chain.
Water & Soil Stewardship
The production of PURLINE floor coverings and PU underlays does not consume water or generate wastewater (except for sanitary purposes).
The cradle to cradle certificate was awarded after an extensive review process. Five categories were evaluated.
Clean Air & Climate Protection
Windmöller relies on renewable energies such as PV and climate-neutral district heating.
THE HIGH PERFORMANCE FLOOR FOR ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS AND CRAFTSMEN.
We have equipped PURLINE organic flooring with all the properties that make this organic flooring ideal for high usage and durability. It offers the highest level of safety in the planning and design of buildings, in processing and maintenance, and in the use of buildings. At the same time, the floor covering meets the highest standards for environmental quality.
As a planner, the cradle to cradle certification of PURLINE organic flooring gives you the following advantages:
- Upgrading of your projects through materials tested for harmful substances
- Reliability through social and environmental quality along the supply chain
- Security through a neutral certification authority
- Enhancing your own reputation through the use of innovative materials
- Positioning in the field of sustainable architecture
- Positive contribution to building certification according to LEED, BREEAM, DGNB and WELL
- Initiation for the further development of internal sustainability processes