enduring materials

Carpet reclamation & recycling

What is carpet reclamation?
Quite simply... it means diverting carpet from landfills and extending its useful life through recycling into other products. According to the Carpet America Recovery Effort, more than five billion pounds of post-consumer carpet went into landfills in 2008. The rate of carpet recycling is only 5% in the US.

EcoSoft® Carpet Cushion

What makes this carpet cushion so durable also makes it better for the environment.
It’s all about the fiber. The superior strength of nylon 6,6 used in STAINMASTER^® carpet allows carpet fibers to be reclaimed and recycled into durable products such as STAINMASTER^® EcoSoft^® carpet cushion. Its resilient and crush-resistant qualities work hard to keep your carpet looking beautiful even longer. By increasing the life of your carpet with a cushion made from over 90% recycled materials, less carpet ends up in landfills – definitely a decision you can feel good about.