There’s no question that consumers care deeply about the environment. As business owners wake up to the opportunities presented by Green Industry business trends they are making decisions based on eco-friendly qualities.
For example, organic food sales grew 11.4% in 2014, while overall food sales saw only a 3% increase. Across 60 countries, 55% of consumers are ready and willing to pay more for products and services from environmentally conscious companies.
Consumers aren’t just concerned about the environment. They are putting their weight behind companies who are working to reduce their carbon footprint, keep waste out of landfills, and give consideration to eco-friendly practices in every area of their day-to-day operations. eco-friendly
Concrete polishing is an eco-friendly option
Any remodel or new construction project brings with it waste, chaos, and mess. Trying to reduce the amount of construction-site waste that ends up in the landfill is an admirable goal. When considering commercial flooring options, it’s important to understand that choosing to repair and polish existing concrete flooring is an environmentally sound choice acknowledged as LEED v4 certified.
The US Green Building Council acknowledges concrete polishing as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified step for environmentally friendly business. LEED certifies 1.85 million square feet of green building design every day, making it the most widely used third-party verification for green buildings worldwide.
LEED certified buildings reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money, and use less energy and water. The newest version of LEED is LEED v4 and it focuses on how building materials may impact the environment and human health. The merits of refinishing an existing concrete floors are clear to the folks who are working on constantly improving the LEED requirements.
Companies that are dedicated to green initiatives experience a greater return on assets than those that are not, so in addition to building a great reputation in the community and with customers, these businesses are lowering their day-to-day costs.
Our concrete polishing process is a dust-free process that offers a beautiful, easy to maintain, durable, and eco-friendly surface with minimal downtime. Our crew of experts works around the clock to get the work done safely, cleanly, and with the best possible result. To find out more about our concrete polishing systems please contact us today.