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May 15, 2008

Carpet takes on a different shade of green

  • A new carpet called EverAgain is made of 100 percent recycled carpet, but the verdict is still out on its durability.
    • By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
    Journal Staff Reporter

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    Carpet is second only to diapers for taking up landfill space.

    SINCE ITS FOUNDING 15 years ago, Alliance Flooring Services of Kent has become one of the region's largest providers of carpet for multifamily projects. Now the company is leveraging its buying power to help keep carpet out of the landfill.


     
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