O.W.L.S. September Webinar- Live: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Floor Covering

September O.W.L.S. Sponsored By: Milliken

September O.W.L.S. Topic: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Floor Covering


It is naive to think that human actions to the environment have no consequence or effect on the future. It is especially critical in interior design to consider all sustainable aspects of a product or material in a space.

Sustainability goes beyond the product itself. It requires a higher level of environmental stewardship with a holistic approach to sustainability.

Truly sustainable products encompass more than one green attribute. In addition to material components, products should be made with sustainable manufacturing methods. It is critical to achieve a balance of both.

The continuing education course, “A Holistic Approach To Sustainable Floor Covering,” provides a general overview of sustainable floor covering features and certifications that encompass both product and manufacturing perspectives. From Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations, and NSF 140 to SMaRT and ISO 14001 certifications, this course reviews the myriad of methods to compare products based on various environmental attributes.



Learning Units: 1.5 HSW

Cost: Free for Members
$35 for Non-Members

Speaker Biography


Philip Ivey
Strategic Sustainability Leader Milliken’s Global Floor Covering Division    

Philip Ivey is the strategic sustainability leader for Milliken’s global floor covering division. As such, Philip is actively engaged with reducing the environmental, safety, and health impacts of Milliken products on nature, Milliken associates and Milliken’s customers.  

Philip steers the Design for Environment efforts for Milliken flooring and collaborates with the operation teams on waste, water, energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects. He manages Milliken’s global sustainability certifications, including NSF 140, CRI Green Label Plus, Germany’s DIBt certification, Singapore Green Label, Australian Carpet Classification Scheme and Global Life Cycle Assessments. He also leads the company’s global transparency efforts through Environmental Product Declarations (EPD®), Health Product Declarations (HPD), Living Building Challenge™ Declare® labels and GreenScreen® assessments.  

Additionally, Philip spearheads Milliken’s No Carpet to Landfill pledge and represents Milliken on the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) panel and board of directors. He is a LEED Green Associate and a member of the Atlanta Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council-Georgia Chapter.  

Philip has worked in Milliken’s floor covering division for the past 28 years in and around manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Auburn University.
When
9/13/2016 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Eastern Daylight Time

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