Carpet Control
Posted by Abbey Lile-Taylor on Growers & Grocers
Need to get rid of carpet, but don’t have any idea
how to do it in an earth-friendly way?
Visit Carpet America Recovery Effort!
Old carpet is going into composite lumber (both decking and sheets), tile backer board, roofing shingles, railroad ties, automotive parts, carpet cushion, stepping stones, etc. For a detailed listing and color photos see our Market Development webpage and the CARE 2003 Annual Report. You can also download the document, “Reclamation Opportunities for Post-Consumer Waste Carpet,” which lists green products made from old carpet. Many of these products last far longer than those they replace and avoid the cutting down of trees or the use of chemicals as preservatives. You can help keep carpet out of landfills by requesting these products or specifying these products in your projects. Recovery of the energy content from old carpet, since it is made from crude oil as a raw material, is also an important outlet.
Still have questions? Check out their FAQs to find all you need to know…
*found via Hygge House
