The question i have pertains to the way information is placed on manufacturers websites and the validity of the information posted. The question i have is on recycled content claims for instance most large mills indicate on their eco specifications site that the recycled content percentage claims on their broadloom carpet are by total product weight. Which is what i was told is the correct way to make these claims. If a manufacturer does not indicate this information on their site than i guess it is safe to assume that the recycled content percentage claims are just totals and not by total product weight. Should'nt this be mandatory to assure the end user is getting the proper info. I am sure that the recycled content percentages will be lower once these calculations are made using the total product weight of carpet and backing. Is this true of false if not please explain. Thank You.

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Sat, 05/10/2014 - 20:36

Michael - Manufacturers have come a long way in supplying information about their products. I know what it was like to look for LEED information related back in 2001. In an ideal world, it might be great if everyone reported the information the way end users need it but that might be different depending on who needs the data. I still encourage you to contact the specific manufacturer and ask your questions. I can't speak to what is on their websites vs. elsewhere. You are correct that if the total product weight is factored in then the overall percentage would be less than if the value is just based on one component of the carpet (face fiber, backing, etc.).

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