NewslineVolume VII, Issue 16 - July 28, 2006The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: CIRI Supports Cleaning Green Versus green cleaning
"We commend the advocates of green cleaning for what they have done for our industry," noted Jim Harris, CIRI Chairman of the Board. "However, we are concerned that there are times when decisions are made to go 'green' that can have an impact on the actual cleaning process, resulting in a less healthy environment. The goal of CIRI is to place cleaning practices on a solid scientific basis, and then work with organizations like Green Seal or Design for the Environment to ensure that the green practices they recommend continue to provide effective cleaning and sanitization." CIRI reiterates that the emphasis must be on cleaning first and then green; that is, cleaning safely and effectively as well as being environmentally sound. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Green Label Plus Program Goes International
Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. See Green Label Plus cetified companies Other States Looking at CHPS ImplementationNearly all New England states are moving toward implementation of California's Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS). Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont are all working toward adoption of the protocol. Missing from the list of states considering adoption, for unknown reasons, is Connecticut. CRI was active in Connecticut earlier this year working on the issue of IAQ in schools. The protocol originated in California several years ago and was widely adopted there. CRI played a role in discussion regarding carpet as it is addressed in CHPS. Each state may make slight modifications to the guidelines, but overall CRI regards the guidelines’ approach to carpet favorably. Efforts are underway in New York state as well to implement the CHPS guidelines. Contact Jenn Mendez at 703.875-0634. Workshop Slated For Dalton State CollegeCarpet Industry Workshop VI entitled "Color Science" will be conducted at Dalton State College on August 17, 2006. The workshop will provide the participants with the fundamentals of color science. Topics covered in the workshop include:
The workshop moderator will be Jayanth Manay, Director, Quality and Color Technology, BCF Div Mohawk Industries. If you have any questions concerning the workshop, please contact Chuck Carr at 404.894-2538. Contact Carroll Turner at 706.428-2106. Details of EU Marking AvailableBeginning in January 2007, CE-Marking will be mandatory for all floorcoverings for indoor use sold in Europe, as they fall under the so-called CPD, the ‘Construction Products Directive’. This directive regulates the “essential requirements for building products�. The CE-Mark shows to the consumer that the product complies with the CPD and fulfils the essential requirements, which are closely linked to safety issues related to the product and its use. Floorcoverings not complying with the essential requirements as listed in the harmonized standard EN 14041 can no longer be sold within the EU. Excluded from this regulation are rugs, as they are not subject of EN 14041. Details can be found in the latest edition of the European Carpet and Rug Association newsletter, including the essential requirements that are mandatory and relevant pictograms that must be shown on the CE label. The full text of the document is available and can be acquired by contacting James Beach. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. ANSI Draft Sustainable Carpet StandardA kick-off meeting of the Joint Committee working on the ANSI Draft Sustainable Carpet Standard (NSF 140) was held in Ann Arbor, MI at the headquarters of NSF International on July 27th. A balanced workgroup has laid out plans and a schedule to refine and advance the draft standard with a goal of completion by the end of 2007. While we have adequate carpet industry representation on the Joint Committee, we would like to solicit additional participation by the A&D community. Thus, if you or anyone you know in this area would be interested in working on this leadership effort, please contact Bob Peoples directly as shown below. A number of task groups have been formed each designed to focus on specific elements of the standard. In addition to the carpet standard effort, NSF is also working with BIFMA, ACT and the Resilient Flooring Association on the development of similar sustainable product standards. We will be working to insure good communication among these industry group. Contact Bob Peoples at 706.428-2115. CRI Release Earns RecognitionAs part of CRI's efforts to promote the Seal of Approval testing and certification for superior carpet cleaning products, it distributed a release, entitled "Carpet Comes Clean: Easy Tips You Can Use" through the North America Press Syndicate, Inc. (NAPS) to newspapers around the country. This article earned a award form NAPS for "Superior Achievement in Media Relations" because it garnered more than 700 placements, placing it in the top one- quarter of one percent of all releases distributed through NAPS, including releases for most Fortune 500 companies and more than 100 associations -- more than 1,600 accounts in all. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Save The Date! CRI Annual Meeting SetThe CRI Annual Meeting will be held at the Northwest Georgia Convention and Trade Center on November 9th. More details will be sent out as they become available, but be sure to go ahead and SAVE THE DATE on your calendar! Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI's PR Firm Draws Highest RankingOgilvy Public Relations Worldwide, the Washington D.C.-based PR firm that has worked with CRI the last four years, was recently recognized in PRWeek's Annual Agency Excellence Survey as the highest ranking PR firm nationally in all categories.. Ogilvy works hand-in- hand with CRI on its developing and executing its marketing plan and scored the highest mark among those surveyed when asked who they would hire as well as garnering the highest percentage of positive remarks. Chris Fillip, a vice president for Ogilvy, oversees CRI’s account and is to be congratulated not only for the job the firm does for the industry, but for their latest honor. Contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. CRI Meetings
* Market Issues Committee Meeting, August 7, 12:00 - 2:00 pm CRI Participation in Upcoming Events* Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Annual Meeting,
September 16- 19, Phoenix, AZ If you are aware of other events that present significant opportunities to deliver our messages to our critical audiences, please contact James Beach at 706.428-2116. Check our website calendar for other industry related events |
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