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Cork Innovations Commits One Percent of Cork Flooring Sales to 1 For...

Cork Innovations (http://www.corkinnovations.com/info/promotions.php) to the environmental non-profit 1% For The Planet. In making this commitment, Cork Innovations joins almost 600 other worldwide companies who have donated over $21 million to environmental causes through 1%.

"We are committed to providing our clients with sustainable cork flooring products that do not destroy the ecological balance of our environment," said Cork Innovations CEO John Countryman. "We are impressed with the great work that 1% For The Planet is doing, and felt that making this additional commitment was the right thing to do on behalf of our customers."

1% For The Planet is an alliance of companies that donate at least 1% of their annual net revenues to environmental organizations worldwide. Member companies recognize their responsibility to and dependence on a healthy environment. The commitment to donate based upon revenue is a high level commitment. Profit donations can be manipulated allowing some companies to pledge a percentage of profits to an organization and then use creative accounting methods to report zero profits. Commitments based on revenue ensure that a donation is made for every customer dollar spent.

"Our customers are discerning individuals and contractors who place great importance on quality products, responsive customer service, and environmental stewardship," said Countryman. "Because green issues are so important to our customers, we are proud to be the only cork flooring retailer who has made this level of commitment to the environment through 1% For The Planet."

Cork flooring (http://www.corkinnovations.com/info/floating_gluedown.php) have natural sound and shock absorption qualities while being hypoallergenic, resilient and durable.

"We were looking for a floor that would hold up in a busy studio environment with large heavy equipment," said Pilates instructor Jennifer Graboski. "Cork flooring was the perfect solution. Not only is it durable, but it provides a wonderful cushion and is a healthy alternative to other chemical laden flooring. Our clients love the look and feel of the floor, and we love the fact that cork is a natural product that we can feel good about."

About Cork Innovations

Cork Innovations is an ecologically-minded company that was created around the idea of providing environmentally conscious flooring options to the public. This innovative flooring company offers a wide selection of quality cork flooring, wall and ceiling tiles (www.onepercentfortheplanet.org) is an alliance of companies that recognize the true cost of doing business and donate 1% of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. Through corporate giving, grants and philanthropy, 1% for the Planet encourages responsible business and corporate responsibility. The organization's environmental alliance is designed to help members become sustainable businesses and its environmental group database aids membership to make choices with their corporate grants to environmental organizations.

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