Discarded carpets inevitably take up a lot of space in landfills, or create a great deal of smoke when incinerated. Soon, however, it may be possible to recover high-grade polypropylene from ...

We’ve sampled a handful of Wayfair rugs in our homes and the verdict is in — those made of the synthetic material polypropylene are virtually stainproof.

With carpet waste analysed in the project consisting of around a quarter polypropylene, a petroleum-based plastic, the result is a great deal of resources going to waste.

According to Marlene Friedberg of Marlene Interiors & Design, polypropylene is the best all-around choice for outdoor rugs because it’s UV-resistant, which makes it less likely to fade quickly ...

We are thrilled to partner with PureCycle,”said Tom Boykin, president, Emerald Carpets.“Our commitment to circularity in our material procurement and use aligns perfectly with PureCycle’s mission, as ...

Axion runs groundbreaking carpet recycling trials Manchester-based Axion Consulting has undertaking “groundbreaking” trials to turn polypropylene carpets into plastic polymer that is suitable for ...

Bonar Yarns notes on its website that it has been manufacturing “quality polypropylene backing yarns” for Axminster and Wilton woven carpets since 1970.