Andersens’ ResiLoop collaboration and Project Green milestone strengthen sustainability commitment

Andersens, the leading Australian floor covering provider, is proud to announce its collaboration with ResiLoop, an industry product stewardship scheme backed by leading suppliers in the flooring industry. This initiative is focused on decreasing the amount of flooring waste going to landfill and underscores Andersens’ continued commitment to sustainability, keeping valuable flooring materials in use and reducing the reliance on landfill.

ResiLoop is Australia’s first dedicated product stewardship scheme for floor coverings, designed to close the loop on flooring waste. By participating in this program, Andersens is taking a proactive role in reducing the environmental impact of flooring materials, and promoting sustainable industry practices. 

“As a company that values sustainability, Andersens is excited to be part of this positive initiative,” said Rowan Hodge, CEO of Andersens. “Through ResiLoop, we can provide our customers with an opportunity to contribute to the future of flooring, aligning with our commitment to reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.”

Every year, 60,000 tonnes of resilient flooring waste ends up in landfill. The ResiLoop program is tackling this issue by recovering and recycling resilient flooring offcuts – in particular vinyl flooring that would otherwise be discarded. These offcuts are collected during installations, preventing excess material from being wasted and instead repurposing it for new applications. By capturing and reusing these materials, ResiLoop is reducing industry waste and creating sustainable solutions for the future.

Through Andersens’ involvement, franchisees can provide customers with product choices that address waste challenges. This collaboration reinforces the company’s position as a leader in sustainable flooring practices. 

“As a ResiLoop member, Andersens is helping customers play a vital role in this initiative. The funding raised through the levy our members pay supports both our day-to-day operations, including the management of offcut collections for recycling, and our research and development efforts to explore additional opportunities for utilising this valuable material, traditionally considered waste,” said ResiLoop CEO, Sophi MacMillan. 

“The levy amount has been calculated to represent a low-cost impact for the consumer. If all the floors of the average-sized, new home in Australia were fully covered in ResiLoop Member products, the levy would add just $21 to the cost*. Yet it makes a real difference to the scale of recycling we can achieve.”

Through a network of ResiLoop Collection Points, registered floor layers collect offcuts from resilient flooring installations. These offcuts are sent to ResiLoop’s recycling partner to produce a garden edging product now available through a national retailer. 

Beyond ResiLoop, Andersens continues to make a significant impact through its ongoing Project Green initiative. Since its launch in October 2020, Project Green has planted over 390,000 trees, marking another major milestone in the company’s sustainability journey.

Under the One Project – One Tree program, each flooring project undertaken by Andersens contributes to global reforestation efforts. This initiative, fully funded by Andersens franchisees, has supported environmental restoration projects across Australia and beyond, including wetlands, mangroves, and bushfire recovery areas. 

“Incorporating ResiLoop alongside Project Green strengthens our commitment to sustainability at every stage of the flooring lifecycle,” added Hodge. “From sourcing responsible materials to recycling old flooring and planting trees to offset our impact, Andersens is dedicated to shaping a greener future.”

By integrating ResiLoop’s recycling solutions with the long-term impact of Project Green, Andersens continues to lead the flooring industry in environmental responsibility and sustainability. Customers now have even more options to make flooring choices that are not only stylish and durable but also eco-friendly.

*Based on the average size of new homes in Australia, 232.3 sqm, per Australian Bureau of Statistics data (2021-22).

Main image: Andersens CEO Rowan Hodge