Lowe’s Bans Toxic PFAS Chemicals in its Stock of Residential Carpets and Rugs
Washington, D.C. -- Lowe’s updated its chemical policy to reflect that it will phase out the sale of all indoor residential carpets and rugs containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The company stated: “All indoor residential carpet and rugs purchased by Lowe’s will be free of PFAS chemicals by January 2020.” The company also disclosed new restrictions on phthalates and other toxic chemicals in wall-to-wall carpet, paint, and fiberglass insulation.