Underlay extends carpet life while adding cushion and insulation. When it's finally time to redecorate, what's in the future for those metres of spare material?
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
Since underlay has so many positive benefits towards the lifespan of your carpet, it's not something to scrimp on, but when selecting an underlay, choosing a natural fibre underlay is a good green option. Also, resist home decoration projects involving the removal of carpets and underlay unless the carpet is damaged or stained, not just on a whim.
Reuse
Spare bits of carpet and underlay can be handy around the house to line the bottom of closets, place under weighty items such as filing cabinets, or to layer on your cat's scratching post or cat condo.
Recycle
The facilities listed below accept underlay for re-use, as long as it is clean and dry. The underlay will be re-used as protective packaging.
Facilities
Castart Studios Ltd.
2145 Keating Cross Road
Saanichton
250-652-3397
Ellice Recycle
Enter at 524 David Street
Victoria
250-386-4342
The Environmental Story
Carpet underlay comes in three main types: fibre, rubber, and foam. The first two may be a combination of various materials, while the latter is entirely composed of polyurethane. If your underlay is made of jute fibre, it will naturally break down in the landfill, but if it's any other material you'll be wise to consider options to divert the material elsewhere. Recycled foam underlay can be used toward the production of new underlay 8-10 times, thereby greatly reducing the need to use new materials.
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