GREEN TIPS …..
Left : Ravenna by Karastan ; below : Mohawk Smartstrand Comfortably Classic in Corkboard brown .
VOCs : VOCs ( volatile organic compounds ) relate to the healthy quality of the air in our indoor environment . With floors constituting such a large surface area in the home , manufacturers work hard to reduce or eliminate VOCs .
Sustainable : The ability to maintain current needs without drawing on future resource needs ( harvesting cork from tree bark without tree cutting ).
Recyclable : The ability to convert materials into a resource from which to manufacture new goods ( soft drink bottles recycled into carpet fiber ). >>
GREEN TIPS …..
Green Tip : Go easy on yourself . Check for new technologies such as built-in stain , odor , mildew , bacteria and mold fighters that do much of the work for you now and in the years ahead ! Green Tip : Define your green . “ Green ” is different for different people . Some want natural “ ingredients ;” others , floors that last a very long time or keep a home allergy free .
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