Atlanta-based Interface is a worldwide leader in the design, production and sales of modular carpet, and also a leading manufacturer and marketer of broadloom carpet, panel fabrics and upholstery fabrics. It has manufacturing locations on four continents and offices in more than 100 countries.

But what makes it Greenthinkers-worthy is its vision of becoming the world’s first environmentally restorative company by 2020. It is currently working on management and manufacturing processes that will achieve this goal. It’s path is seven-fold:

Eliminate Waste: Eliminating all forms of waste in every area of business;

Benign Emissions: Eliminating toxic substances from products, vehicles and facilities;

Renewable Energy: Operating facilities with renewable energy sources – solar, wind, landfill gas, biomass and low impact hydroelectric;

Closing the Loop: Redesigning processes and products to close the technical loop using recovered and bio-based materials;

Resource-Efficient Transportation: Transporting people and products efficiently to reduce waste and emissions;

Sensitizing Stakeholders: Creating a culture that integrates sustainability principles and improves people’s lives and livelihoods;

Redesign Commerce: Creating a new business model that demonstrates and supports the value of sustainability-based commerce;

How exciting to see such a large company step up to the plate. We look forward to tracking their progress.

Via Metro Morning.