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ike all areas of sustainability, there is a lot of confusion about what is, or isn’t, eco-friendly. And when it comes to flooring, there are differing claims and opinions all the time. So we’re classifying eco flooring as being sourced from a natural material and not made with chemicals. It should be sustainable and renewable – such as wood, cork, sisal or Tencel – but there are now some vinyls on the market that have eco credentials, too. ‘It is super hard because there are multiple factors to consider,’ says

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