Nine thousand kilos of discarded fishing nets have been collected for recycling into carpet tiles, drastically transforming littered beaches along the Danajon Bank, Philippines.
Ecology
Jun 11, 2013
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A new adhesive for use in carpet tiles which has been developed at the University of York could help dramatically reduce their impact on the environment.
Materials Science
Mar 19, 2010
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Current trends show worldwide demand for carpet rising five percent annually, with production projected to reach 18.6 billion square meters per year by 2016. Good environmental performance and sustainability are now key priorities ...
Engineering
Oct 28, 2013
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Consumers who stand on carpeted flooring feel comforted, but they judge products close to them to be less comforting, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2009
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