Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring Partnership’s Reclamation Program, in conjunction with Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), is nearing its goal of recycling 50 million pounds of reclaimed commercial carpet by 2015, according to the company.
The current total stands at 45,117,647 pounds, an increase of nearly 500,000 pounds since the last official update in March of 2014. At current rates, the goal of 50 million pounds by 2015 is well within reach, according to the company. Beyond the 45 million pounds of recycled carpet, the company reports the program has also saved: