NewslineVolume VIX, Issue 12 - December 12, 2008
The Carpet and Rug Institute news for industry executives
In This Issue: Five New Solutions Earn SOA Certification
New to the SOA solutions list: Heavy Duty Prespray SC from Johnson/Diversey, an international firm headquartered in Stutevant, Wisconsin; Simple Green® Carpet Cleaner (pre-spray) from Sunshine Makers, Inc., of Huntington Harbour, California, Time Savers 2 in 1 Carpet Pre-Treat and Steam Cleaner from Don Asletts Cleaning Center, Pocatello, Idaho, and New Dawn manufacturing's Spectra Triad 26 and Spectra Triad 5 in-tank solutions. The SOA designation certifies that the product passed a series of stringent tests performed by an independent laboratory in order to make the list of cleaning solutions. The tests for spot removers, pre- sprays and in-tank solutions include protocols for efficacy (removing stains), resoiling (whether the product attracts soil at an accelerated rate), pH (excessively acid or alkaline products can affect dyes and fibers), optical brighteners (can adversely affect color, appearance and performance) and colorfastness to light (residues on pile yarn can accelerate color change). Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. See a list of SOA-Certified Cleaning Solutions Two New Seal of Approval Systems Announced
The SOA designation certifies that these products have passed a series of stringent tests performed by an independent laboratory. The systems testing take into consideration the equipment being used as well as the solutions in combination. All solutions must pass the protocol for SOA certification and the equipment testing measures soil and water removal as well as texture retention. There are currently 46 systems now in place. The systems testing are rated gold, silver or bronze level according to efficacy. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. See a list of SOA-Certified Systems Green Label Plus Carpet Complies With REACH
Proprietary topical treatments and other substances used in the manufacture of carpet may still require preregistration. Contact Jeff Carrier at 706.428-2115. See a list of Green Label Plus Carpet Products Hilton Hotels Approves Post-consumer Carpet Cushion for use NationwideHilton Hotels approved the use of a synthetic carpet cushion made from 90% post-consumer carpet fibers for use in their hotels nationwide. The increasing use of post-consumer carpet cushion will have a significant impact on the overall diversion of post- consumer carpet from our nation's landfills. Ronald J. Greitzer, President of Reliance Carpet Cushion / Los Angeles Fiber, said, "The answer to recycling waste carpet is to develop the demand for products with post-consumer content. If every hotel started to use synthetic cushion manufactured from post-consumer carpet fibers instead of post-industrial virgin fibers or imported rebond foam, then carpet recycling would become a successful industry." Hilton Hotel's dedication to environmental sustainability and their willingness to think outside the box pertaining carpet recycling should be applauded. "Hilton's approval of post-consumer carpet cushion is a very large step for the carpet recycling industry. If other organizations and government entities agreed to take similar actions to procure materials made from post-consumer carpet and recycle their old carpet, the 5 billion pounds of old carpet that goes into our landfills each year would significantly be reduced," explains Frank Hurd, Chairman of the Carpet America Recovery Effort. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2127. Learn more about the Reliance Carpet Cushion CARE Offers Online MembershipThose interested on supporting carpet recycling efforts can join CARE with a simple online form. Membership categories include: member, affiliated association, international organization, individual supporter or student.
A new Members Only Section offers access to CARE's Member Directory, professional marketing materials, as well as the form to enter to make a presentation at the 2009 annual meeting. Contact Jeremy Stroop at 706.428-2127. Learn More and Signup to be a CARE Member Today CRI Sponsors Fix Housing First CoalitionThe Carpet and Rug Institute has joined a broad-based coalition to find solutions to the housing crisis called Fix Housing First. The group seeks to create explicit statutory language permitting a tax credit or a refund anticipation loan to be an acceptable source of down payment for home buyers. The group also seeks to create a temporary 30-year, fixed rate mortgage of 2.99% through 6/30/09, increasing to 3.99% through 12/31/09. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could then purchase these low rate, FHA insured loans from lenders at full price and resell them at lower market prices, thus subsidizing the difference. Contact Frank Hurd at 706.428-2136. Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge AwardsThe US Environmental Protection Agency is accepting nominations for the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. These awards recognize innovative chemical technologies that incorporate green chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use -- and that have broad applications in industry. Nominations must be postmarked no later than Dec. 31 to be eligible for the 2009 awards, which will be presented on June 22. Contact Bethany Richmond at 706.428-2125. View more details on the award Mark Your Calendars for Tech ConferenceThe 2009 Technical Issues Conference has been scheduled at Brasstown Valley Resort for May 19 - May 21, 2009. Be sure to mark that date on your calendar! An agenda and registration information will be forthcoming as it becomes available. Contact Pat Jennings at 706.428-2123. CRI Industry Statistics Are Available
Contact Linda Harrington at 706.428-2110. Order your copy of the CRI Industry Statistics Today CRI Meetings
* Standards & Specifications Issues Management Team, December 15, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
CRI Participation in Upcoming Events
* World Carpet and Rug Council Meeting, January 16-19, Domotex, Hannover, Germany 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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Preregistration requirements for the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) program show that chemicals involved in 