GTR: Recyclable Carpet with Shaw Floors - Green Living Ideas

GTR: Recyclable Carpet with Shaw Floors

Posted on Jun 12, 2008 by Sean Daily.

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Sean Daily, Green Living Ideas’ Editor-In-Chief, discusses cradle-to-cradle recyclable and recycled carpet with John Bradshaw, Environmental Marketing Manager for Shaw Floors.

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Alternative Fibers make Healthier Carpets

Posted on Oct 21, 2007 by GLI Editors.

Is there such a thing as "green" carpet?  There’s some debate about what constitutes a green carpet, and though carpeting can be made from a variety of eco-friendly resources, it’s commonly regarded as problematic for indoor air quality.  That assessment isn’t universally true, however, even among carpets of the same material.

Ultimately, the variety in fibers available rules out the possibility of a universal judgment, and even the most chemically sensitive of homeowners seeking to create a green home should be able to find a carpet that works for their standards of sustainability and purity from harmful toxins.  As with any other type of flooring, the decision will have a subtle but strong impact on every step you take, and can be the difference in making a house a home.

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