The advantage of going through ANSI was that it would result in a multi-stakeholder process. One of their requirements is that we had to form a joint committee. Members on that voluntary committee included those who were interested in the sustainability process, representatives from carpet mills, leaders from state and federal government, architectural designers, and academic professionals just to name a few. This combination of representatives helped ensure that one interest could not dominate the group. It became a truly consensus-driven process which has resulted in a very fair and equitable standard for all.
Mr. Werner Braun, President of the Dalton, US-based Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has played a lead role in promoting the development of a consensus #
We refer to this standard as NSF/ANSI-140, which is shorthand for ANSI’s Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard. It’s a good example of how you can take multiple standards, and through a thorough consensus process, get rid of the confusion that can flood the marketplace.
Mr. Werner Braun, President of the Dalton, US-based Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has played a lead role in promoting the development of a consensus #
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