Shaw Wins GSA's Evergreen Award

Dalton, GA, March 18, 2011 --  The General Services Administration recently awarded Shaw Industries its 2010 Evergreen Award.

Sponsored by GSA’s Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center, the Evergreen Award recognizes partner companies that are providing leadership in recycling, waste reduction, and procurement.

Shaw previously received the Evergreen Award in 2005.

GSA selected Shaw for its leadership within the flooring category and its commitment to invest in waste reduction strategies, both in manufacturing and in product design.

Specifically, GSA cited the production and delivery of the one-billionth square foot of EcoWorx, Shaw’s recyclable, PVC-free carpet tile backing that the company will also recycle at no charge;
the recycling of over 250 million pounds of post consumer carpet since 2007; and the prevention of over 400 million pounds of carpet from entering landfills through Shaw’s reclamation program.

“The GSA’s commitment to green building and LEED Certified facilities is radically changing the
commercial building industry,” said Paul Murray, vice president of sustainability and environmental affairs.

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