Slide THINK GREEN FULL CYCLE ® Americo completed the cycle in 2014 by introducing an
innovative floor pad technology that has been specially
formulated to biodegrade in a fraction of the time once
discarded into a landfill, compared to conventional pads.* * View ASTM D5511 test results for additional detail. REDUCE We're reducing our impact on the environment by utilizing
only water based latex resins. We have also reduced our
demand for energy by installing energy efficient,
state-of-the-art production equipment. REUSE By installing new wastewater cleaning and filtration
systems, we are able to reuse a portion of treated water
back into our process, thereby reducing the amount of fresh
water needed to run our manufacturing operation. RECYCLE 100% of the synthetic fiber we use to manufacture
our floor and hand pads comes from recycled PET;
Over 35% of the material used in our corrugated
boxes comes from recycled paper.

Complete the Cycle.

What is Full Cycle®

REDUCE

REUSE

RECYCLE

FULL CYCLE®

FLOOR PADS WITH ENHANCED BIODEGRADATION*

Our goal is to produce products that perform to the highest standards while leaving the smallest possible impact on the environment. A leader in the Jan/San industry for over 45 years, Americo has been manufacturing floor pads with 100% recycled fibers for well over a decade. We’re now completing the cycle by introducing an innovative floor pad technology that has been specially formulated to biodegrade in a fraction of the time once discarded into a landfill, compared to conventional pads.* When consumers see the Full Cycle® label, they will know they have a quality product while reducing mankind’s impact on the environment. Being good stewards of the environment is simply our corporate responsibility—and it’s what sets us apart from other manufacturers.

*ASTM D5511 lab testing showed that up to 92.5% of the biodegradable material in Americo's Full Cycle® floor pad biodegraded in 616 days, as compared to 16.4% of our conventional pads. Such lab tests represent optimal conditions and often show faster results than actual landfill conditions. The actual rate of biodegradation of Americo's Full Cycle® pads and all other plastic materials in landfills will be slower and more variable, dependent upon actual landfill conditions. Test results do not imply that the product will decompose completely. (click to see test results)

Industry Accolades

Full Cycle® Products are certified by Green Seal™ for Environmental Innovation based on faster biodegradation in landfill conditions and 100% recycled content/natural fiber. GreenSeal.org/GS20.

Other Ways We're Green

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100% of our Polyester Fiber

Comes From Post Consumer and Industrial Recycled Waste

All of the synthetic (polyester) fiber used in floor, hand and utility pads produced by Americo, comes from recycled materials. Primary sources of these materials are recycled soda and water bottles.

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