Carpet America Recovery Effort launched its 23rd Annual Conference in Oceanside, California, on Tuesday, May 20, focusing on "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" while recognizing industry leadership and exploring circular economy solutions.
Groundbreaking Osiris technology enables industrial-scale recycling of waste fiberboards, transforming previously unrecyclable materials into valuable raw materials while reducing costs and environmental impact.
The California Carpet Stewardship Program has released new instructional videos in both Spanish and English titled "How to Recycle Carpet in California."
Through an innovative partnership with Avery Automats, the flooring giant converts end-of-life luxury vinyl tile into car mats, creating a sustainable solution for the growing challenge of LVT disposal.
Researchers have developed a revolutionary technique that uses moisture from ambient air to break down plastic waste. This non-toxic, solvent-free method converts PET plastic back to its original building blocks with 94% efficiency in just four hours.
A 54-year tile setting veteran reveals how renovation professionals can reduce construction waste through simple, sustainable practices—turning what would become landfill debris into donations, recycled materials, and beautiful repurposed art.
The CARE California Carpet Stewardship Program awarded 15 grants in 2024, supporting projects that will expand recycling capacity by 4 million pounds annually and improve collection infrastructure, including new rural drop-off sites and innovative research into sustainable applications for carpet materials.
Ecore, a leader in rubber recycling, unveils corporate rebrand and names a Chief Circularity Officer as it strengthens its commitment to eliminating rubber waste.
Mohawk introduces SolidTech R, a PVC-free flooring made with natural stone and recycled water bottles, featuring enhanced durability, waterproof warranty, and RealPlank technology for authentic wood visuals.
