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By Georgina Sikorski Executive Director, Carpet America Recovery EffortEvery day, many or most of us do what we can to be good to the environment: We turn off the lights and faucets when we are not using them; we recycle old newspapers and other... more
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By Werner Braun President, Carpet and Rug InstituteCarpet that is manufactured today can last from seven to 12 years after it’s installed if it’s maintained correctly. It’s true – spend money wisely on proper care and maintenance now and carpet won’t “ugly out” and end up... more
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By Ken Ryan With a name like Epic, the executives at Shaw Industries knew they had something uniquely different on their hands. Three years after its launch, Epic — distinguished by an inner layer made from post-industrial recycled content — has stood out as... more
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By Matthew Spieler According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the definition of sustainability calls for “policies and strategies that meet society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to... more
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April 22, 2010 - Medfield, MA Call it “Human Green!” The Trend: to support of artisan-created products. It’s an experience that many enjoy. Boston-area colorist and designer Barbara Jacobs, owner of Silk Road Weaves custom Tibetan rugs, reports that... more
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CLIFTON, N.J.—DriTac Flooring Products’ 7500 Eco-Urethane premium, green wood-flooring adhesive is now certified by the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) under its Green Label Plus Program for... more
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By Ann Knight Executive Vice President, TeragrenNot all bamboo flooring is created the same. In order to ensure beautiful, durable, renewable bamboo, the following questions should be asked by consumers of their retailers, and retailers, architects and designers of their suppliers... more
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WocaDirect.com now sells directly and ships nationwide the complete line of WOCA Oil Wood Finishes: the leading plant-based, sustainable, nonpolluting, finishes for woods of all types. WOCA durable oil finishes produce a natural, subtle... more
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April 14, 2010: Mosaic artist Dianne Sonnenberg’s masterpiece titled “Ocean(egg)raphy,” completed with LATICRETE® SpectraLOCK® PRO Grout, has been selected by a juried commission on behalf of Mosaic Arts International as winner of the... more
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For many years bamboo has enjoyed the reputation of being the sustainable flooring frontrunner, but cork is now giving bamboo a run for its money. While bamboo is a sustainable, harvested grass that regenerates at least eight times faster than hardwood, cork is a 100% renewable resource, harvested from the bark of living cork oak trees. Both boast... more
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