PVC carpet (a contradition with low VOC?)

Walter, this is a complex issue to say the least. In terms of LEED, it's very straightforward: carpet has to be CRI Green Label Plus certified, and carpet containing PVC can meet that threshold. Given that things are very clear-cut in this way, I haven't heard about people being burned by it. On the contrary, I have heard complaints about the performance of non-PVC carpet tile, since its performance attributes can be lacking in some respects (like laying down flat).Going beyond LEED through efforts like the LBC red list is definitely possible with a lot of products out there, and I'd love to hear from people like yourself about how that's going.

Just one additional remark. Certification by CRI for Green Label Plus is not the main compliance path in EQ c4 in LEED for Schools 2009. No specific certification program is required, the product just must meet the testing and product requirements of CDPH Section 01350.