Rick Kilmer, CEO of Flor is the Morning Salon Presenter for the Salons @ Earth Week
Rick Kilmer Earth Week Morning Salon Presenter
Rick Kilmer is the perfect presenter for Earth Week Morning Salon at FIT, as FLOR are committed to both creative design and sustainable business. Before becoming President of FLOR, Rick was the Vice President of Retail Operations. He is responsible for the profitable expansion of FLOR’s branded retail stores, and the resident expert on strategic planning, operational efficiencies and real estate development. He has proven success in driving sales and profitability for multi-channel, luxury home furnishings brands JANUS et Cie, and Kallista, a subsidiary of the Kohler Company.
Who are FLOR?
FLOR offers an ingenious modular floor covering system that blends form and function, alongside a commitment to environmental responsibility. The innovative system of carpet squares can be configured in any shape or size to create custom rugs, runners or wall-to-wall designs that are uniquely beautiful, easily adaptable and more environmentally responsible than conventional floor covers. Because the squares are connected using FLORdots™ - no nails, padding, or glue is used. They can easily be removed or replaced, allowing flexible design and maximum portability, while delivering remarkable performance.
At FLOR, environmental consciousness is built into every sourcing, design and production decision they make. As part of their commitment to sustainability they offer a Return & Recycle Program to turn old FLOR into new products; and use 100% recycled fibres.
For example, they are working with local partners from around the globe to turn discarded fishing nets into 100% recycled yarns, for use in all new FLOR styles. This keeps the nets out of the marine ecosystem, and provides additional income for fishing communities by FLOR purchasing the nets.
That’s not all. During manufacture they use renewable energy sources and technology that reduces waste and emissions. FLOR delivery boxes are easy to open, recycle, and reuse in imaginative ways. The carpets are low in VOC's, important for healthy indoor air quality. Making FLOR a truly sustainable business.
The Morning Salon Event at FIT schedule is as follows:
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, April 19th
8:30-11:00 am
Morning Salon @ FIT
Presented by FIT Enterprise Studies, Digital Design, and the Sustainable Entrepreneurs Program
Morning Salon Presenter: Rick Kilmer, CEO, FLOR
Morning Salon brings together a unique cross section of professionals to share know-how, build relationships, and ask and answer big questions around sustainability.
The Morning Salon Program is designed to have people who would not normally be in each other’s orbits share thoughts, practices, and new ideas around sustainability. We’re out to create a curated environment where participant engagement is high and the unexpected and unusual happens. We’re driving new breakthrough conversations around implementing sustainable solutions.
Part TED Talk, part IDEO Considered Design—this groundbreaking series employs new ways to foster innovative thinking and interaction. Video
12:15- 1:45 pm
Luncheon @ PRINT. Restaurant @ the Kimpton Hotel
“What’s Next in Sustainable Food Culture” with Adam Block
653 11th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Adam Block, Principle and founder of Block and Associates, has advised, consulted, and developed some of the world’s most influential hotels, restaurants, and projects with iconic chefs like Alice Waters, Charlie Trotter, and Thomas Keller.
Pssst! PRINT has a full-time forager on staff! This is going to be delicious. Article
2:30-4:30 pm
Workshop @FIT
The Sustainable Business: Workshopping Organizational Sustainability
B Corporations Greystone Bakery and Threads for Thought will join supply chain engineers from the Pollution Prevention Institute to share their own stories and lead a workshop to help people and companies map out sustainable solutions to fit the unique needs of their business.
5:30-7:30 pm
Get Happier: A Happy Hour and Conversation for Sustainability
Florim Showroom (at 32nd St and Madison Ave)
Please join us for drinks, heady conversation, and a gathering of inspiring, like-minded practitioners—what’s happier than that? Florim Flagship Store
