Shaping a new approach to producing, selecting, installing and recycling resilient flooring to reduce waste in Australia

ResiLoop has been designed as part of the local industry's pathway to a circular economy, by tackling this waste issue, starting with waste generated during the installation process. 
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ResiLoop is a not-for-profit scheme backed by major suppliers in the resilient flooring industry to promote a circular economy for floorcoverings in Australia. Initiated by the Australian Resilient Flooring Association (ARFA) in 2021 and established independent operations in 2024, ResiLoop intends to recover flooring waste for local recycling. With the commitment of leading product suppliers and collaboration with supply chain participants to expand collections, ResiLoop will invest in R&D efforts to identify new applications for recycled materials and to improve recycling infrastructure and processes, reducing landfill waste and advancing circularity across the industry.
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​60,000t

of resilient floorcovering waste is estimated to go to landfill each year

9,000t

of that are offcuts from installation which have never even been walked on

1,030,000t

is the estimated stock of vinyl flooring still in use in Australia

ResiLoop is on a mission to enable a circular
future for floorcoverings in Australia.

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ResiLoop is committed to working collaboratively with industry stakeholders to refine and expand recycling pathways for resilient flooring waste. By continuously assessing material recovery options and fostering partnerships with suppliers, retailers, recyclers, and installers, the scheme seeks to drive long-term sustainability in the sector. As collection volumes grow, ResiLoop will explore additional recycling solutions to further reduce reliance on virgin materials and enhance resource efficiency, reinforcing the industry's shift toward a more circular approach.

ResiLoop is built on simple and effective solutions that make participation easy for flooring suppliers, installers, and recyclers. The scheme is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing industry processes, creating accessible and efficient solutions. At its core, ResiLoop focuses on creating solutions with a strong business case, delivering tangible value to stakeholders while driving sustainability outcomes. ResiLoop aims to make recycling resilient flooring waste both practical and economically beneficial for the industry. Find out how this is working for our Members here: A Role for Suppliers.

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