Green purchasing practices for carpet can include specifying recovered material content, specifying low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and prohibiting toxic materials by including the Green Label Plus criteria, and practicing proper end-of-life management. Click on each of the links below to learn more about each of the environmental issues, city contracts which have EPP carpet, suggested EPP specifications, and other available resources.
| ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS | CITY CONTRACTS | EPP SPECIFICATIONS | OTHER RESOURCES | |
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Air Quality | No EPP contracts currently available |
Polyester Carpet | Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label Plus |
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Disposal and Recycling | Historical EPP Contracts (expired) |
Nylon-6 Carpet | CA Buy Green Best Practices Manual |
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Green Buildings | Carpet Cushion | US Green Building Council | |
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Recycled Content | EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines | ||
Additional Resources for Prospective Vendors
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