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UK Carpet Recycling Program Diverts 6,049 Tons

London, England, Dec. 7, 2012 -- More than 6,000 tons of carpet waste was diverted from landfills in 2012 by UK-based manufacturing members of Carpet Recycling UK, representing a diversion rate of 99%, the organization said.

IICRC Forms Council of Associations

IICRC Forms Council of Associations

Vancouver, WA, Nov. 20, 2012 -– The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification has formed the International Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations.

Armstrong Partners With Homes for Our Troops

Armstrong Partners With Homes for Our Troops

Lancaster, PA, Dec. 7, 2012 -- Armstrong said it is partnering with Homes for Our Troops, a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization that builds specially adapted homes for the nation’s severely injured veterans.

Planned Layoffs Up Third Straight Month

Planned Layoffs Up Third Straight Month

Chicago, IL, Dec. 6, 2012 -- Planned layoffs at U.S. companies rose for the third month in a row in November, according to consulting firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.