CRI Green Label Plus, Carpet, VOCs and Indoor Air Quality

Since 1992 the Carpet and Rug Institute has pioneered setting limits on carpet’s emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to establish a higher standard for indoor air quality. The Carpet and Rug Institutes explains how this program developed on its blog:

The Green Label program developed out of consumer and governmental concerns about carpet’s effect on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). The original standard, developed in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, measured four compounds against an established criterion, as well as total volatile organic compounds, or TVOC.

The CRI is proud to report that as of January 1,2010 all carpet manufacturers have now conformed to these standards and so the Green Label Program has successfully reached its end. Wow, pretty impressive. What now?

Good Bye Green Label, Hello Green Label Plus

The CRI is pressing ahead to establish the highest standard yet for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) by reducing even further the VOCs of carpet and adhesives. Green Label has been replaced with the stronger and more comprehensive Green Label Plus standard.

Green Label Plus, Sets Higher Standard for Indoor Air Quality

According to the CRI Green Label Plus Fact Sheet:

Green Label Plus, a voluntary industry testing program for carpet and adhesive products, establishes the highest standard for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) ever set by the carpet industry. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) created Green Label Plus to identify carpets and adhesives that are tested by an independent, certified laboratory and meet stringent criteria for low chemical emissions.

There is a growing demand to make indoor environments as healthy and “green-friendly” as possible. Choosing the right materials is a critical step. To assist in the process, CRI has created the Green Label Plus program.

Green Label ensures customers they are purchasing among the lowest emitting carpet, adhesive and cushion products on the market.

Green Label Plus is designed for architects, builders, specifiers and facility managers who want assurances that carpet and adhesive products meet the most stringent criteria for low chemical emissions.

Searching For Carpeting That Emit Low VOCs For Your Home?

Now it even easier than ever. All carpet currently manufactured by CRI member companies are low-emitting according to the standards of the now defunct Green Label standard. However, if your looking for carpet that meets the very highest IAQ standards then look for the Green Label Plus mark. This newer standard represents the fourth time the carpet industry has voluntarily enhanced the IAQ standard for its products.

Get Fresh Carpet Cleaning, your Calgary Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) expert, can recommend outstanding sales consultants in Calgary for more information on carpet that meets the Green Label Plus standard.

Thanks to the work of the CRI and their member companies, carpet IS a low-emitting floor covering.