AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here.
On September 1, CARE submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2023 Annual Report to CalRecycle, highlighting a historically high recycling rate among other achievements. CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the Annual Report now through Friday, October 4, 2024.
Universal Fibers has released its latest Sustainability Snapshot. Today, Universal Fibers is recognized as a “Virtual Zero Waste Company” and, earlier this year, became the first in the industry to earn Cradle to Cradle v4 material health certifications on their most sustainable fiber, Thrive matter.
The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds.
Introducing the certification aims to ensure the quality of materials for recycled carpet tiles in the market, facilitate repeated recycling, and enable product collection, recycling, and reuse regardless of the manufacturer.
Russ DeLozier, president of The Carpet and Rug Institute, said California Assembly Bill 863 will have a devastating effect on every flooring business operating in California.
The Japan Recycle Carpet Association (JRCA) and its stakeholders are promoting the adoption of carpet tile recycling to Japanese manufacturers to support a circular economy and reduce the environmental impact from industrial product waste.
Patcraft previewed several new collections at this year’s NeoCon: ReMaterial, Waste Knot and The Lithic Collections (hard and soft surface) as well as Tile & Stone, a porcelain collection.
