Carpets can be eco-friendly

Sometimes it's hard to beat the warmth and softness of carpets, but if you want to be green and healthy (carpeting is well known for harboring dust mites, pet dander, and mildew, all of which are hard to get out even with steam cleaning), consider carpet tiles. These are typically created from recyclable materials and are very easy to install as well as clean. This makes them a beautiful choice as well as a simple option for carpet across an entire room. You can even get outdoor carpet tiles to spruce up balconies or rooftop decks.

Some environmental benefits of corn carpet include:
• Reduced CO2 emissions by the lack of petroleum in the product
• Built-in stain protection
• Biodegradable in landfills

Shaw flooring has a slightly different spin than their main competition. They have a “cradle to cradle” approach to manufacturing. Conventionally, products are made from natural raw materials, developed into a product and eventually wind up in a landfill. Shaw’s innovative “Cradle to Cradle” approach utilizes carpet recycling centers across the country. These centers collect old carpeting, which is then manufactured back into new carpeting. Right now, Shaw has 32 recycling centers across the U.S. with plans to add more. They expect to collect close to 300 million pounds each year and that’s the equivalent to a 12’ roll of carpet over 10,000 miles long!