lundi 23 décembre 2013

The Process Of Carpet Recycling California Area

By Eugenia Dickerson


Carpets are a major home improvement flooring option used in a number of homes. They are available is different colors and designs to meet every clients need. Compared to other flooring types, they are the leading in offering warmth and a luxurious feel in the home. Recently, there has been an increase in carpet recycling California area which focuses on environmental friendly type of this home improvement flooring option.

The green carpets are made from post-consumer recycled material like pop and water bottles. Another way of making them is through natural materials such as wool, jute or sea grass. These materials are collected all over the world which is good for growth of economy. The final product is stronger and durable due to the fact that it is treated with lesser toxins.

Collection of the required materials is always done before the commencement of the process. The owner normally decides whether he to take them to the chosen company or they pick the material from him. One important requirement that has to be met before they are considered worthy to be used is that they have to meet certain cleanliness level and to be well dried.

The professional should be able to tell through an identification process if the material used is suitable for recycling. This procedure employs the use of a light spectrometer to establish if the fiber is able to withstand the procedure. Some of the materials that are approved for the work are N6, PET fiber, polypropylene, foam padding and cardboard cores just to list a few.

The ones which qualify are then prepared. This includes sorting them out and then properly packing them in accordance to their type and color. It is a requirement for them to be recorded before they are taken for the actual procedure.

To get a new product, the old one is taken through a process where the fiber is taken away from the material by removing the glue at the back. When this is done, further working on the fiber produces different products which are free from oil making them to be environmental friendly. A process called down cycling, is done to produce carpet tiles. Even the by-products are useful in making construction materials and resin for plastic processing.

Using these products has helped to reduce the waste been throwing in landfills which is very beneficial in creating of a safe and clean environment. The fact that these products are strong, they help in saving money due to their durability hence the homeowner does not have to replace any time soon. There are also limitations of using these products, some of the materials involved in processing may not be 100 percent eco-friendly which makes people to doubt the quality and if at all they are safe in the environment

The other disadvantage is that there is a reduced variety of color and patterns which gives the homeowners a hard time in matching them with his house color-theme. The homeowner has to consider the pros and cons of using these products to be sure of what works best for him. It is true that carpet recycling California area is impacting positively on the economic growth due to the many homeowners who have embraced this technology.




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