May 28, 2004—INVISTA has announced the re-certification of Antron carpet fiber as an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). Originally awarded certification in 2002, Antron carpet fiber is the first and only carpet face fiber to achieve EPP certification by an independent third party; and is now the first to achieve re-certification.
As defined by Executive Order (EO) 13101, Environmental Preferable Products include products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. SCSs certification examines all stages of a products lifecycle and incorporates environmental and human health issues relevant to the category. Products are evaluated on product performance; manufacturing process; amount of green energy used in the manufacture of the product; health and safety issues associated with manufacturing; and end-of-life responsibility.
In addition to the EPP certification of Antron LumenaBCF and AntronLegacy BCF fibers, other SCS certifications include:
- Select Antron Lumenaand Antron Legacy BCF fibers—certified 90 percent post-industrial recycled content
- Antron Lumena BCF Denier 1245, Type C—certified five percent post-industrial recycled content
- INVISTA Reclamation Center, Calhoun, Ga.—certified carpet reclamation and processing facility
- Dry Fiber Nylon (DFN)—certified 100 percent post-consumer recycled content
As an environmentally preferable carpet fiber, Antron carpet fiber is a part of more than 180 different carpet styles on the market certified by SCS. Interface Flooring Systems, C&A Floorcoverings and Bentley Prince Street all have certified environmentally preferable carpet products constructed with EPP certified Antron carpet fibers.
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) is a scientific organization recognized internationally for its third party evaluation and certification programs. SCS is the leading independent certifier of environmental claims in the U.S. and has certified claims on thousands of products, addressing a wide range of environmental issues.
For more information, contact INVISTA.
