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November 11, 2005
CRI Newsline - Volume VI, Issue 22
Carpet Industry Lauded by Participants At GreenBuild , Sustainable Carpet Standard Moves Forward , StarNet Reclamation Program , West Coast Swing , CARE Update , Significance of “Mulitpliers”...
 

November 7, 2005
CRI and MTS Promote Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard as the Preferred Environmental Carpet Standard
CRI and The Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability (MTS) have reached an agreement to promote their jointly developed Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard as the preferred consensus environmental standard for purchasers, specifiers, and users of carpet...
 

October 28, 2005
CRI Newsline - Volume VI, Issue 21
List of SOA Cleaning Solutions Reaches 32 , ISSA/Interclean Trade Show Draws Crowd To CRI/NASA Booth , Space Foundation Features SOA Program , CIRI Announces Sponsors & Science Council ,CARE Set to Reschedule Meeting, Present to StarNet , HouseKeeping Channel To Add Carpet Section...
 
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Selecting the Right Carpets and Rugs
Key considerations in deciding which kind of carpet is best for you
 
Spot Solver
Straight-forward suggestions for spills, smears and stains.
 
Care and Cleaning
From basic vacuuming to selecting a carpet cleaning professional to suggested cleaning methods
 
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    Green Label Approved Vacuum Cleaners
    Look for the CRI indoor air quality label on approved machine packaging and merchandising displays
     
    Factors that Affect Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
    Carpet has been found to act as a trap for airborne particles thereby improving indoor air quality
     
    CRI Publications for Consumers
    CRI Publications for Consumers
    The Carpet and Rug Institute offers numerous publications for the consumer
     
     
    Newsline
    View the collections of CRI's newsletter for industry executives or subscribe to receive Newsline by email
     
    Calendar of Events
    Check those dayplanners — we have got some exciting plans for 2005!
     
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    Carpet and the Environment
    Indoor air quality and over-burdening landfill space are of particular significance to today's industry leaders
     
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    Industry Statistics
    A closer look at style, pricing and shipping trends
     
    Industry Standards for Installation
    Standard For Installation Specification Of Commercial Carpet, CRI 104
     
    CRI Publications for Professionals
    The Carpet and Rug Institute offers numerous publications for the carpet and rug professional
     
    CRI offers Continuing Education Unit (CEU) courses
    Participants will earn credit as they gain knowledge of carpet specification, manufacture and sustainability
    • Carpet construction, components, color and pattern
    • Carpet acoustics, ergonomics, and insulation
    • Carpet installation
    • Carpet maintenance
    • Carpet's role in indoor air quality (IAQ) and the environment
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    Seal of Approval Testing Program for Carpet Cleaning Products
    Seal of Approval Testing Program for Carpet Cleaning Products
    This program is designed to recognize superior carpet cleaning products for the consumer and the cleaning professional

    Submit your product for SOA Certification!
     
    CRI Green Label and Green Label Plus
    Indoor Air Quality Testing Programs for New Carpet, Floor Covering Adhesives, and Carpet Cushion
    These "Green Label" programs recognize manufacturers whose products improve indoor air quality
     
    Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE)
    Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE)
    Groundbreaking initiative that develops market-based solutions for the recycling and reuse of post consumer carpet
     
    International Flooring Sciences Resource Center
    International Flooring Sciences Resource Center
    Established to serve as a source of timely and valuable technical information
     
    Florida Green Lodging
    Florida Green Lodging
    A voluntary certification program for hotels and motels that establishes environmental guidelines to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution
     
    Affiliate Links
    Guide to Organizations, Associations, and Industry-Related Resources
     
    National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    CRI is a proud supporter of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
     

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