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Flooring: Carpet Cushion

Last Updated: 07/31/24
Flooring: Carpet Cushion

A cushion or padding that is placed underneath carpet to minimize stress on flooring, reduce noise, minimize stains to the sub-floor, and increase cushion for the feet.

Product Details

To the maximum extent practicable, federal agencies are required to buy sustainable products, which are products that meet the purchasing program(s) listed below.

If there is more than one program listed below, agencies are directed to prioritize multi-attribute products, which meet statutory purchasing program requirements (asterisk) and one or more required Environmental Protection Agency purchasing programs.

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Product Type

Procurement Info

Where to Buy

Bonded Polyurethane
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (15-50% old carpet cushion; including 15-50% postconsumer content)
  • No federal source identified
Jute
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (40% postconsumer burlap)
  • No federal source identified
Rubber
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (60-90% recovered tire rubber; including 60-90% postconsumer content)
  • No federal source identified
Synthetic Fibers
  • CPG CPG opens in new window asterisk
  • (100% recovered carpet fabrication scrap)
  • No federal source identified
Guiding Principles
Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
Additional Guidance

For materials such as carpet cushion, the applicable Guiding Principle for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings depends on what characteristics are included in the product.  If it has recycled content it would be GP 5, if it is low-emitting it would be GP 4, if it's both, it would be included in both. "Low emitting" would be any product that has a low emissions or low VOC standard.

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