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Carpet and Rug institute Expands Seal of Approval Program - New Pet Odor and Stain Category, New Platinum Level for Extractors and Systems, and Energy Efficiency Rating Option for Vacuums Introduced
February 11, 2010 - CRI has expanded its Seal of Approval testing and certification program by adding two new testing categories and expanding the existing extractors and deep-cleaning systems testing programs. The changes to the Seal of Approval program were approved by CRI's Cleaning and Maintenance Issues Management Team......
Floor Covering-Industry Supported Tax Credit Bill Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
August 10, 2009 - Four major flooring associations – Carpet and Rug Institute, National Wood Flooring Association, Resilient Floor Covering Institute and World Floor Covering Association – have lauded the introduction of the Home Improvements Revitalize the Economy (HIRE) Act of 2009, H.R. 3382......
CRI Makes SOA Service Provider More Consumer Friendly
May 18, 2009 - CRI once again raises the bar on industry standards by enhancing the Seal of Approval Service Providers program, to encourage carpet cleaning companies to provide a higher level of customer service and satisfaction......
Annual CARE Award Winners Announced
April 30, 2009 - CARE honored four innovators from the growing world of post-consumer carpet recycling at the organization's seventh Annual Conference held at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia, April 28 through May 1......
CARE Releases Annual Report
April 29, 2009 - Figures for 2008 released this week by the by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) show a reduction in the recycling and diversion of post-consumer carpet, compared to 2007 levels......
