Sustainability

Reducing Waste in the Shop: Smart Practices for Fabricators

Explore a few simple ways to reduce waste during the laminate fabrication process.

Supporting Sustainability through a Partnership with Scrap2Home

How Scrap2Home and Formica Corporation Are Building Sustainability and Community Impact

Choosing the Right Thickness for the Right Project

Discover how to select the most appropriate laminate grade to promote sustainable design.

Formica Canada Uses 5% Less Natural Gas with Sustainable Approach to Hot Water Production in Manufacturing

Formica Group continues its sustainability efforts in pursuit of the 2026 goal to reduce CO2 emissions by 50%.

Formica Canada Reduces Greenhouse Gases in Laminate Production by 5%

Formica Group lowered greenhouse gas emissions in its Canadian plant through a creative solution — reusing hot air during laminate production.

Formica® Brand Laminate and Formica® Compact Achieve 72% Biobased Content Certification from the USDA’s BioPreferred Program

Learn about the environmental benefits of biobased content and how Formica Group stands by transparency in the testing of its products.

Onetwosix: Sustainability and Environmental Protection

Onetwosix, based in Edmonton, Alberta, has opted for a sustainable approach to design that promotes respect for the environment and its employees.

Recycled Paper Content: More Than Just a Percentage

The post-consumer recycled content in Formica® Laminate is part of a holistic approach to creating high-quality products with sustainable business practices.

Mike St-Amand, merchandiser | A Focus on Sustainability

Mike St-Amand has 42 years of experience in construction and is passionate about sustainability. He advocates the use of renewable and sustainable materials.

Formica Canada Optimizes Its Presses’ Energy Consumption

Formica Group is constantly looking for ways to improve the efficiency of its processes and decided to explore ways of lowering natural gas consumption at its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant to reduce CO2 emissions.

Formica Group Maintains Product Consistency with a Sustainable Approach to a Key Manufacturing Component

Learn how refurbishing steel press plates gives Formica® Laminate its signature surface consistency while supporting sustainability initiatives.

Formica Group Powers Sustainability with Dedication to Renewable Energy

Formica Group relies on 100% renewable electricity to produce its signature products while reducing environmental impact.

New Laminate Sample Recycling Program Reduces Waste

A new solution for recycling Formica® laminate samples with TerraCycle® promises to cut down on waste and boost sustainability.