Carpet and Rug Institute

Table 16.7 US Carpet and Rug Institute emission goals in 2005 for carpet, underlay and adhesives.

Advantages of Carpets and Rugs in Energy Conservation," The Carpet and Rug Institute, Dalton, Ga., June, 1977. 

Carpet and Rug Institute, Carpet Industry Statistics, http /Avww.carpet-rug.com, Dalton, GA, 2001. 

Regulatory issues facing the latex sector are discussed, with particular reference to carpet backing odours. An agreement between the GuT (German carpet and rug institute) and the EPDLA (European Polymer Dispersion and Latex Association) has been implemented which has served to reduce or eliminate the VOCs responsible for carpet smells. The elimination of zinc oxide from all types of rubber formulations is another concern which is examined, and details are given of a green paste used as a zinc oxide replacement. 

The Carpet and Rug Institute and Carpet America Recovery Effort, USA... 

The carpet indnstry in the US A has an established and well recognized history of environmental stewardship. The aspirational goal of The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is for carpet to be universally accepted as a sustainable product. In order to accomplish this objective, the indnstry committed to a journey of continuous improvement over a decade ago. The nltimate destination is sustainability and we... 

This track record of environmental leadership by the US carpet industry has set the stage for the next phase of product stewardship - end-of-life recovery. Since most carpet components are derived from crude oil, this is the next logical area of focus. With over 2 million tonnes of old carpet going to the landfill each year, and that amount growing by approximately 2 to 3% per year, there is tremendous raw material and fuel value potential available. Details of the US carpet industry environmental accomplishments over the last decade can be found in the annual Sustainability Report issued by The Carpet and Rug Institute aud may be downloaded athttp //www.carpet-rug.com/pdf word docs/03 CRI-Sustainability-Report.pdf... 

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