How tradeshow carpet is processed
The process for recycling carpet depends on the material, but often involves several steps:
- Collection: After an event, vendors like Events Carpet & Flooring collect and transport the used carpeting.
- Sorting and inspection: The carpet is sorted by material and inspected to remove any debris. Some vendors also use this opportunity to identify pieces that can be reused before being sent to be recycled.
- Separation: Specialized machines shred and separate the carpet’s backing from its fibers.
- Reprocessing: The reclaimed materials are reprocessed, often chemically, to be remade into new carpet or other plastic-based products.
