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California carpet recycling hike takes effect

Floor Covering News

In a move that was panned by some flooring retailers, California consumers began paying as much as 36% more for carpet on Jan. 1, 2024, as part of a California recycling statute. The mills are responsible for advising retailers on which products qualify in terms of post-consumer content. AB2398 was signed into law in 2010.

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CARE carpet charges increase in California

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Dalton—Differential assessments currently charged on all carpet sold in California are expected to increase on Jan. California law requires CARE, as the carpet stewardship organization for the state, to implement a differential assessment on each square yard of carpet sold that reflects its cost burden to recycle.

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Avente Tile Talk: California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and.

Tile Talk

California Dreaming: A Profile on ARTO Brick and California Pavers. Los Angeles is a place where California history is still held sacred. Arto Alajians signature on brick is proudly displayed at the ARTOs Brick and California Paver factory in Gardena, CA. green building products. Product Plug. bathroom tile.

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Surfaces 2023: Resilient touts premium products, ease of doing business

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Now, visuals are back in fashion and suppliers unveiled resilient product lines that were dressed to impress. I would say a major storyline in the industry is growth in light, warm colors, whereas the last couple of years, we’ve probably been in a mid-neutral, rustic area,” said Jenne Ross, product director, Karndean.

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Customers share A+ products from 2021

Floor Covering News

That success didn’t happen by chance—it was quality products that helped generate the revenue stream that continues to this day. The following products represent a sampling of new collections or expanded product line offerings that scored high among specialty floor covering retailers and distributors in 2021.

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Pelican Creations Home: People & product first

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F amily owned and operated since the founding of its parent company, Pelican Creations, nearly 25 years ago, Pelican Creations Home has made a name for itself in the ever-crowded flooring market by offering a variety of popular product categories and exceptional customer service to its retail partners. Product prowess. Customers react.

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The Heart of Heath Ceramics

Diary of a Tile Addict

Since 1948 Heath Ceramics have been serving up American made glazed goodies in California. Originally a small-scale pottery ran by Edith & Brian Heath, Heath Ceramics opened its first factory in Sausalito in 1959 and welcomed tile production eight years later. Photo credit: Bruce Damonte. Photo credit: Dan Chavkin.

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