If you are considering redoing your flooring, one thing to consider is the possibility of choosing a ‘greener’ flooring material approach. Options that produce less waste will help home remodels become more sustainable and earth-friendly.

1. Bamboo- which is technically a grass and can be worked into hard-wearing floorboards, is an excellent option and even looks similar to natural hardwood whilst taking a quarter of the time to grow.

2. Cork- comes from the bark of the cork oak tree which can be harvested without harming the trees. It is then ground up, compressed and formed into sheets bonded with resins.

3. Reclaimed Wood- is timber that has been salvaged from another property and can be reused.

4. Reclaimed Tiles- are an excellent option. They are tiles ranging from simple to ornate designs that have come from a previous property and can be reused.

5. Linoleum- is made from natural linseed oil and woodflour. It may seem ‘retro’ but has had a massive comeback with a large range of choices in patterns and designs. It can even be made to look like marble or stone.

Whilst oak and pine are not necessarily considered one of the most eco-friendly options, they are significantly better to use rather than rare or exotic hardwoods which are much slower growing and more difficult to replace.