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Carpet Politics and Alternatives.(chemicals given off by carpeting found to cause health problems)
In the June 2001 issue of TLfDP, #215, this column discussed the Hidden Dangers of Carpeting. Some of the topics covered were indoor air quality -- asthma -- formaldehyde -- children -- pesticides -- and cleaning hazards. Potential sources of toxic chemicals emanate from the synthetic fibers, carpet backing and padding, dyes, fireproofing, mothproofing, stain proofing, and floor adhesives. [1] Researching information about carpet safety produced some interesting twists and turns through the land of government inefficiency and corporate spin doctoring.
Animal Testing
In the early 1990s the Anderson Lab in Massachusetts, run by Rosalind Anderson, PhD, ...
- Carpet and Rug Institute.(Organization Profile)
- Magazine article from: Flooring January 1, 2004 700+ words
...HEADQUARTERS The Carpet and Rug Institute PO Box 2048 Dalton, GA 30722...Braun, President, Carpet and Rug Institute John L. Miller, III, Legal...Vice President, Carpet and Rug Institute ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting...
- CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING CBS COVERAGE OF CARPET...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 30, 1992 700+ words
CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING CBS COVERAGE OF CARPET...The following was released today by the Carpet and Rug Institute: STATEMENT OF THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE ON CBS COVERAGE OF CARPET EMISSIONS CBS' coverage...
- Carpet Industry Sets New IAQ Standard to Match Low-Emitting Materials Criteria...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 14, 2004 700+ words
...14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carpet and Rug Institute today unveiled a new Green Label Plus...year-old program that the Carpet and Rug Institute has enhanced its carpet testing standard...Braun, president of the Carpet and Rug Institute. "Green Label Plus once again sets...
- In Case March Basketball Mania Spills Onto Your Carpet the Carpet and Rug...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire February 15, 2006 700+ words
...will soon be upon us, and The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has some handy cleaning tips to ensure...beauty of your carpet. About the Carpet and Rug Institute: The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, GA, is the leading...
- Rug Institute clears air with Ga. congressmen(Carpet & Rug Institute discuss...
- Magazine article from: HFN The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network July 24, 1995 700+ words
...Ga.--The executive committee of the Carpet & Rug Institute met with Georgia's congressmen in conjunction with the...Ronald Van Gelderen, president of the Carpet & Rug Institute, vice chairman associate. Also part of the delegation were...
- Welcome to the Carpet and Rug Institute's focus on sustainability.(A Special...
- Magazine article from: Environmental Design & Construction November 1, 2004 700+ words
...PLEASED TO INTRODUCE THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE'S SPECIAL SECTION FOCUSED ON THE...ON THE ENVIRONMENT. THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI) MEMBERS AND PROGRAMS CONTINUE...AND ROBERT PEOPLES OF THE CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE (CRI), THE NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION...
- Carpet and Rug Institute issues statement on EPA petition response. (indoor air...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 18, 1990 700+ words
CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE ISSUES STATEMENT ON EPA PETITION...PRNewswire/ -- The Carpet and Rug Institute President Ronald E. VanGelderen...Reilly and the EPA." The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the national trade as
- Carpet and Rug Institute Earns ANSI Certification For Its Green Carpet Testing...
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 2, 2008 700+ words
DALTON, Ga. -- The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) today announced that it is the first organization...an annual audit of the testing laboratory. The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade...
