 Nature's
Carpet "Dark Green" Chemical-free, Non-toxic Wool Carpet
100% Wool Carpet, 100% Natural Backing
Nature's Carpet's "Dark Green" carpet line is chemical-free
and made from renewable resources. The face fibers are 100% undyed
wool from New Zealand or Great Britain, and this non-toxic carpet
features an all-natural jute backing and natural rubber adhesive
system. It is one of the most environmentally friendly and healthy
flooring products available today.
Ongoing research and product development
efforts enable Nature's Carpet to offer an ever-greater selection
of natural floor coverings. They continually seek to understand
their customers' needs and integrate them into their product development
process. They have tailored their
product line to accommodate the consumer who wishes to make a
flooring purchase that minimizes environmental impact without
sacrificing quality and style.
Sustainability / Recycling / Composting
Nature's Carpet takes a proactive approach to
environmental issues. Their carpets are derived from fully renewable
resources, and can be absorbed back into the earth once their
life as flooring is completed. Conventional carpets may be made
with a small percentage of recycled content, with the remainder
being synthetic materials treated with chemicals which do not
biodegrade. Nature's Carpet comes from and can be returned to
the earth.
When you replace your old synthetic carpet please
consider recycling; or composting if it's made of a natural fiber.
3½ to 4 billion pounds of carpet is discarded every year, which
accounts for 2% of all solid waste by volume. Two percent may
not seem like a large amount, but since carpets are just one of
many thousands of waste products that end up in landfills, it
represents a huge problem. Some recyclers accept used nylon carpeting;
and depending on the fiber and condition some will pick-up and/or
recycle it at no charge. Please see http://carpetrecovery.org/waste.php
to find a recycler near you and/or try searching your local and
state websites. To find a composter for your old natural fiber
carpeting, see the national database of commercial composters
at http://www.findacomposter.com.
Why Wool Carpet?
Wool is a rapidly renewable resource. Once a wool
carpet's long-life expires, the product will biodegrade and add
nitrogen to the soil. Also, it takes considerably less energy
to produce wool flooring than it does to produce bamboo or many
other synthetic products. Wool is also soft on the feet, quiet,
easy to clean and durable. Most wool carpets will last 20-30 years.
Nylon carpet is typically replaced in 5-7 years due to staining
and wear in traffic areas.
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