Inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit slated

WASHINGTON D.C. — The inaugural Flooring Sustainability Summit is slated to take place July 17-18 in Washington, D.C. The event is co-hosted by the National Wood Flooring Association, North American Laminate Flooring Association, Natural Stone Institute, and The Council of North America Inc.

According to show organizers, the Flooring Sustainability Summit aims to unite a diverse array of stakeholders, including policymakers, advocacy groups, standards organizations, manufacturers, distributors, construction professionals, architects, designers, and procurement officers. The collaborative gathering will provide a platform for panel discussions, networking sessions, and working groups, facilitating learning opportunities, and fostering direct lines of communication with key decision-makers in sustainability. Topics include environmental impact reduction, sustainable sourcing practices, and the latest advancements in eco-friendly flooring technologies. 

"We are thrilled to co-host this pivotal summit," said Barbara June, president of NALFA. "It represents a significant step forward for the industry as we collectively address pressing sustainability challenges and explore innovative solutions.”

For more information and to register for the Flooring Sustainability Summit, visit flooringsummit.com.

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Karen M. Koenig has more than 35 years of experience in the woodworking industry, including visits to wood products manufacturing facilities throughout North America, Europe and Asia. As senior editor, her responsibilities include writing and editing for Woodworking Network publications FDMC Magazine and Closets & Organized Storage Magazine, as well as the website. She also oversees many of Woodworking Network's special projects and programs, including Red Book: Resource Guide for Best Practice, FDMC 300, 40 Under 40, and the Wood Industry Market Leaders. She can be reached at [email protected].