Buy Sustainable Carpet Made from Recycled Bottles and Corn Sugar?

Yep, you heard it right here. I am amazed by what kinds of buying choices we can make these days when it comes to

something as simple as carpet. My husband recently overheard someone at work talking about carpet made from corn and my curiosity got the better of me. I recently discovered that there is such an amazing, durable and stain resistant carpet on the market produced together by Mohawk and Dupont call Triexta Smartstrand Sorona PTT fiber. Upon further investigation I discovered a few interesting tidbits of information pertaining to sustainability and the quality of this particular carpet.

From a sustainable standpoint:
• Every 7 yards of SmartStrand carpet produced saves one gallon of gasoline unlike a 100% petroleum based polyester carpet.

• Mohawk uses over 3 billion recycled plastic bottles to manufacture carpet (Mohawk EverStrand carpet)

• The “Triexta” fiber has been placed into their own subclass by the Federal Trade Commission so this fiber is NOT associated or categorized as a “polyester or nylon” carpet.

• The manufacturing process generates on average around 63% less greenhouse gases and 30% less energy that a nylon manufactured product

What is so special about the quality of Trixeta Smartstrand Sorona Carpet?
• Kid friendly
• Allergy Free
• Bleach resistant
• Soft texture
• Virtually no static
• Durable and wears well.

Overall, most of the reviews I’ve read on the internet have been positive. Consumers purchasing Triexta Smartstrand Sorona carpet are making a strong green statement that says we all can make better decisions about what companies we support and that we do have the choice to purchase quality products that make a difference. I encourage you to look in your neighborhood and find a flooring company that carries this carpet and make your own decision.