Carpeting is specifically known to emit up to 200 different Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) within the first 72 hours of installation. These VOCs come from the carpet pile, from backings and from adhesives.
Studies have not shown a definite health hazard from these fumes associated with carpets but VOCs from other sources are known to have serious health effects.
Approximately 5 billion pounds of used carpet are disposed of in landfills each year!
To read Green Seal’s environmental rating of 29 name brand carpets and safer adhesives, download their FREE Choose Green Report!
Read more: Home, Green Home Decor, Health & Safety
Adapted from a Green Seal Choose Green Report, by Green Seal. Copyright (c) by Green Seal. Reprinted by permission of Green Seal.
A Green Seal Choose Green Report, by Green Seal

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I built a loom wide enough to weave a 10 foot wide fabric. I used vegetable dyed mohair yarn. No VOCs or chemicals organic only. I designed and built my home of adobe. 12 inch thick walls, brick on sand floors, silt, clay and gypsum interior plaster walls. 20x90 ft. floor area,800 sq,ft, living area, the rest for studio, ceiling 'vigas' from salvaged from forest fire. If you you would like more info ask.
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