CARE has committed to increasing the recyclability of carpet as one the performance goals in the approved 2023-2027 California Carpet Stewardship Plan. More specifically, the recyclability of carpet means program capacity to recycle the various fiber types of PCC that are collected. As part of this effort, CARE has released a Request for Proposals for characterization of carpet construction types, open to private corporations, small businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals.
Download the Request for Proposals
Currently, 100% of carpet as manufactured is technically recyclable. Due to external factors, some PCC cannot be recycled due to contamination or is not recycled because the economics do not justify recycling, the volume is insufficient, technology is unavailable, or end markets for recycled output are not available.
CARE will use insights from the studies to inform new carpet designs, equipment investments at recyclers, and exploration of new markets for PCC material.
Download the Request for Proposals
Currently, 100% of carpet as manufactured is technically recyclable. Due to external factors, some PCC cannot be recycled due to contamination or is not recycled because the economics do not justify recycling, the volume is insufficient, technology is unavailable, or end markets for recycled output are not available.
CARE will use insights from the studies to inform new carpet designs, equipment investments at recyclers, and exploration of new markets for PCC material.