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Mohawk Makes Carpet From Plastic Bottles and Corn Sugar
Mohawk Industries is among a growing number of manufacturers who are including NAHB National Green Building Program point totals in their product literature to show builders and remodelers how these products can help them score higher.
Mohawk recycles more than 3 billion plastic bottles a year to produce its EverStrand line of carpeting, and its SmartStrand carpet line contains 37% renewable ingredients made from corn sugar.
The EverStrand carpet line can help earn a builder three points in the resource efficiency section of NAHBGreen under item 2.4.1: Use recycled-content materials. Using the Encycle line of carpet tiles and Mohawk’s collection of reclaimed wood flooring can also contribute to the point total. A minimum of two kinds of recycled products are required for the builder to claim the score.
All Mohawk carpet and cushion products also meet the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus certification for indoor environmental quality, earning an additional six points in that section of the program.
Headquartered in Calhoun, Ga., Mohawk Industries is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Leading Suppliers of NAHB.
NCHI members are invited to send details of products meeting NAHBGreen requirements to David Cooper, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8247. A press release announcing the products and their point total possibilities will be issued by NAHB prior to the International Builders’ Show.
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