Who we are
A force for change
The UKSFA is an independent non-profit membership association working with manufacturers, distrubutor, contractors, retailers, fitter and the waste sector including reuse and recycle organisations. Our mission is “To encourage and support more sustainable design, solutions and best practice leading to a circular economy through influence, education and collaboration. We will do this through:
- Uniting the entire flooring supply chain under a shared sustainability agenda
- Supporting members to comply, compete and innovate as regulation, client demand, and environmental expectations increase
- Acting as the trusted industry voice influencing policy, standards and best practice
- Delivery of practical solutions that move sustainability from ambition to action
Our goals
Increase diversion
Engagement - Influencing, educating and supporting all stakeholders in the flooring sector is how UKSFA brings together manufacturers, contractors, retailers, waste management companies, government departments and others to allow collaboration leading to a more sustainable flooring industry.
Support
Takeback Schemes - Providing guidance and collaboration leading to an efficient and cost effective network of takeback operations. Supporting our members and the wider flooring industry through the entire supply chain to develop new reuse and recycling opportunities through effective takeback schemes.
Recognition
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - Bringing together the flooring supply chain to define an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme blueprint for flooring waste management. The blueprint will outline an industry managed scheme where funds raised will be ploughed back into the sector to support takeback, reuse and recycling of flooring waste.
How UKSFA is making a difference
Since 2008, UKSFA has helped industry divert over 1.7m tonnes of carpet waste from landfill. Having rebranded in 2025, UKSFA is now able to represent the wider flooring industry and is actively:
- Helping flooring manufacturers to reduce production waste and save on cost.
- Supporting and promoting circular design and products using more recycled content.
- Informing our international network through regular e-newsletters and social media presence.
- Advising on flooring takeback schemes to make recycling and reuse more feasible.
- Through best practice guidance, helping companies to divert flooring into reuse projects.
- Helping members to achieve cost savings and sustainability impacts for their businesses.
Meet the UKSFA team
Our dedicated team, along with the UKSFA Board, are here to support all members and stakeholders
to drive positive change leading to a more sustainable flooring industry.
Cathie Clarke
Cathie joined UKSFA in 2024 as their new CEO. She has a track record running membership and trade organisations in the construction industry. Prior to joining UKSFA Cathie served as CEO of the Single Ply Roofing Association. Cathie works with the Board, the UKSFA team and all its members to ensure a robust and resilient organisation that can develop and deliver an ambitious strategy to support, influence and educate all stakeholders on sustainable solutions for textile and resilient flooring.
Adnan Zeb-Khan
Adnan has a wealth of waste management experience spanning over 20 years. He has worked in both the private and public sector on projects ranging from developing waste management strategies through to designing collection services and recycling centres. In his management role at UKSFA he is leading the working groups, guiding and supporting our members to develop industry solutions for flooring takeback and waste management. Adnan holds Chartered Membership of the Institution of Wastes Management.
Sheryle Primett
Sheryle joined the UKSFA as Office Executive in March 2025, bringing over a decade of experience supporting trade associations, members, Board of directors, and executive teams. With a background in the construction and motor industries, she manages all of the office-based activities such as CRM, membership communications, enquiries, PR and social media. Often the first point of contact, Sheryle is here to support—feel free to reach out
Andy Hall
Mike Dobson
Robert Barker
Richard Catt
UKSFA works to...
Develop
Develop strategic collaborations and networks to use flooring waste as a resource.
Engage
Proactively engage with the sector to find new and developing end uses for recycled flooring.
Identify
Identify appropriate reuse and recycling options for flooring waste including take-back schemes.
Connect
Connect with members to understand the impact and respond to changing market conditions.
Influence
Influence environmental legislation and promote the sector to policy makers.
Disseminate
Disseminate industry developments at conferences, trade events and exhibitions.
Initiate
Initiate research into processing flooring waste materials and publishing results.
Support
Support and promote members’ environmental and sustainable achievements.