Celanese Corporation announced that Bentley Mills is among the first to use its vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) ECO-CC emulsions made from captured carbon dioxide (CO₂). This bio-based binder advances sustainable carpet tile manufacturing by utilizing recycled carbon.
ECO-CC emulsion is produced through carbon capture and utilization (CCU) at Celanese’s Clear Lake, Texas facility. Using CO₂ as a raw material creates a circular, lower-carbon footprint alternative to traditional binders derived from fossil fuels.
Bentley began integrating ECO-CC into its carpet tile production in May 2025, seamlessly adopting this innovative, eco-friendly material. This step supports their commitment to sustainability and circular economy practices.
Kevin Norfleet, Celanese’s global sustainability director, said: “ECO-CC represents a meaningful breakthrough in sustainable materials. It demonstrates how industrial CCU can scale in real-world applications to reduce carbon impact without sacrificing performance.”
By switching to ECO-CC, Bentley expects to use about 750,000 pounds of captured CO₂ annually—roughly equivalent to saving nearly 6,000 trees. The binder also helps Bentley increase recycled content in its products, further enhancing sustainability.
Jay Brown, President and COO of Bentley Mills, stated: “Using ECO-CC supports our goal to include more recycled materials and reduce our environmental footprint. It aligns with our mission for high-performance flooring with a lower impact on the planet.”
Celanese and Bentley collaborated with NSF certifiers to validate ECO-CC’s recycled content credentials. This certification recognizes ECO-CC as a pre-consumer recycled material, making Bentley a pioneer in carbon capture-based product certification.
This milestone highlights both companies’ dedication to sustainable innovation. They are driving material development that meets the growing demand for environmentally responsible manufacturing.
