Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

What Is the Best Green Carpeting?

Question:

What kind is best (or least bad) carpeting for the environment, in manufacturing, resource use, and eventual disposal?

Answer:

Below please see some URLs discussing "green" carpeting and the environment. Please let me know if any of these links do not work, and/or if you need further information.

Carpet and Rug Institute - Carpet and the Environment

Co-Op America - EcoFriendly Floors - Rolling out the Green Carpet

Union of Concerned Scientists - GreenTips - In Praise of Green Carpeting (and Rugs)

Earth Share of Washington - Earth saving tips – In praise of green carpets (and rugs)

GreenFloors
“Your source for environmentally friendly flooring products and information”

Carpet American Recovery Organization

I hope you enjoy your new carpeting and thank you for your question, Flo