Carpet Recycling Group Forming in UK

London, England, April 3, 2008--A group of carpet manufacturers in the United Kingdom have formed an alliance to boost the recycling rate of carpet.

The organization, called Carpet Recycling UK, is being supported by members of each industry involved in the carpet industry, including recyclers.

The goal of Carpet Recycling UK is to bring manufacturers in the country to a leadership position in carpet recycling. According to the organization, the cost of collecting and sorting residential carpeting can be offset by reduction in landfill costs.

On the commercial side, there is a growing demand from government and corporate procurement to ensure that end-of-life carpets are recycled and not landfilled. Construction Site Waste Management Plans being implemented from April 2008 are also expected to increase the pressure for recycling carpets and tiles.

Carpet Recycling UK said it will develop a strong carpet recycling industry by raising awareness at government level so that appropriate support is available through recycling agencies and regulatory regimes; creating a database of technical and market information and commissioning research to fill key gaps; accrediting carpet recyclers according to environmental performance; and providing a focal point for questions from the public as well as industry participants about carpet recycling