Sacramento, CA, July 21, 2026–To support California’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, the carpet industry has adopted a standardized backstamping protocol.
This initiative is designed to help recyclers quickly identify material content, improving recovery and processing outcomes.
Manufacturers, or anyone who imports carpet into California, are required to implement back stamping by January 1, 2027.
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