SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified^® Silver Version 5.0 across both the Full Scope and Circularity certification paths for its ethos carpet tile portfolio. C2C v5.0 is the newest iteration of the Cradle to Cradle standard, raising the bar on measurable, product-level impact by evaluating Material Health, Product Circularity, Clean Air & Climate Protection, Water & Soil Stewardship, and Social Fairness. Contributing to this certification, ethos carpet tile is Declare Red List Free and made with up to 78% recycled content. At its end of life, ethos backing can be fully recycled back into itself through Tarkett's ReStart^® take-back and recycling program.

"Sustainability isn't an afterthought at Tarkett. It's woven, stamped and sealed into everything we do, from material selection to performance testing to end-of-life circularity," said Jay Henry, senior director of innovation and sustainability for Tarkett North America. "C2C v5.0 gives us a rigorous, third-party way to prove that commitment, rather than just state it. The certification helps us provide transparency for our customers and validates our holistic approach to sustainable innovation. For ethos, that holistic approach includes a closed-loop circular backing built in part from recycled windshield film, a Declare Red List Free formula, and a floor we'll take back and recycle again through our ReStart^® program." 

Another important measure of sustainability is a surface's ability to endure in high-demand environments. Tarkett's ethos designs are made with Tarkett's proprietary Dynex SD^® fiber system, a premium cationic nylon yarn designed to maintain its appearance and structure over time with long-lasting vibrancy, color integrity, UV fade resistance and permanent stain resistance, while resisting crushing in high-traffic areas.

Dynex SD is made with 100% recycled fiber resin and treated with Eco-Ensure™, a chemistry with a C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ at the Gold level that resists soiling from oils and organic materials, further contributing to its durability. This fluorine-free soil protection technology lowers the cost of maintenance and contributes to healthier spaces by promoting better indoor air quality with low-VOC emissions.

For preparation ease, ethos features an Omnicoat Technology^® barrier that prevents moisture, pH, or previous adhesives from affecting the floor installation—even over challenging substrates.

To browse Tarkett's ethos carpet tile collections, visit https://commercial.tarkett.com/products/carpet/carpet-tiles-planks.

About Tarkett
With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, generating net sales of 3.3 billion euros in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 11 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com 

Every Step Matters
For years, Tarkett has raised the sustainability standards of the flooring industry. The company designs floors with transparency you can trust as it creates healthy impacts on indoor spaces and protects our air, water, soil, and every living thing. Tarkett's ReStart® take-back and recycling program will either repurpose or recycle every type of flooring from any manufacturer. Its near-term science-based carbon emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are fully aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement objective to limit global warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius. For more information, visit commercial.tarkett.com/sustainability. 

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SOURCE Tarkett USA, Inc.