Repurposing- Allows a flooring product to be cleaned or refurbished & then reused in its current form, thereby extending its useful life, Interface currently repurposes carpet by offering it to nonprofit organizations.
Renewable Resources
Renewable Resources – A resource that can be replenished at a rate equal to, or greater than its rate of depletion. Examples of renewable resources include corn (for PLA products), trees, soy-based products and so on.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy – Energy derived from sources which are regenerative or recurring. Examples include wind energy, hydro, geothermal, or wave action.
Renewable
Renewable – capable of being renewed; replaceable.
Remediation
Remediation - act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil.
Rehabilitate
Rehabilitate – restore to a state of good condition or operation.
Red Tide
Red Tide – seawater that is discolored by large numbers of certain dinoflagellates that produce saxitoxin
Recycle
Recycle – is the process of turning a previously used item into a new product in an effort to reduce waste and reduce green house gas emissions on producing a new product.
Recycled Content
Recycled Content – Refers to the percentage of the total weight of recycled materials in a product.
Recyclable
Recyclable – A designation for products or materials that are capable of being recovered form, or otherwise diverted from waste streams for recycling.
Recycling
Recycling – The series of activities, including collection, separation, & processing, by which materials are recovered from the waste stream for use as raw materials in the manufacture of new products.