In recent years, the world has faced climate crisis and environmental damage. For this reason, more and more homeowners care about sustainability at home. Sustainable flooring and eco-friendly carpets have become very popular among people who care about the environment. In this article, we have tried to provide you with knowledge about sustainable carpets. If you are looking for an eco-friendly carpet and care about your role in the environment, this guide is useful.

In 2015, the United Nations put 17 sustainable development goals(SDGs) on the agenda. We support many causes throughout the handwoven carpet value chain. Our focus is SDG 12, which aligns with our handwoven carpet business. This program has been developed for 2030. According to SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), our focus as carpet and floor covering business owners is to provide and sell sustainable products. This means that carpets that are made of only healthy materials are easily decomposed after use, and their sewage does not harm the environment.

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What’s sustainable flooring?

Sustainable flooring is made from natural, biodegradable, and renewable raw materials such as wool and recycled materials such as plastic bottles. In addition to the importance of sustainable raw materials, production methods also require eco-friendly processes. The meaning of the eco-friendly production process is that all the materials used for dyeing the fibers, the water needed for dyeing, and the tools used for weaving the flooring are all recycled and reused.

Types of eco-friendly carpets

Natural carpets:

These include carpets and floor coverings that are made from sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable raw materials such as natural wool, coconut fibers, jute, and organic cotton.

Recycled carpets:

These floor coverings are made from recycled materials such as plastic bottles, nylon fishing nets, and old carpets, which are given a new life instead of being thrown away.

Eco-friendly handmade carpet

With the expansion of machine life and the gradual destruction of the environment, the activists of this research field started. In this research, they concluded that raw materials should be prepared in a non-machine way in factories.
One of the largest commercial markets in Iran is the carpet market, which has high demand and production. As you know, two types of hand-woven and machine-made carpets are produced in Iran. In this research, experts realized that there is a huge difference between the production process and the raw materials of these two types of carpets.
These important differences cause irreparable damage to the environment.
Iranian hand-woven carpets are friendly and eco-friendly in two ways. On the one hand, the raw materials used to weave carpets are natural, sustainable, and eco-friendly, and on the other hand, the production and weaving stage does not harm the environment. The materials used to make handmade carpets (wool, silk, and cotton) and the materials used for dyeing the fibers (walnut shell, pomegranate shell, turmeric, etc.) are all natural and eco-friendly. Also, all the weaving steps and accessories used to create a carpet have no destructive effects on the environment. Because of these natural fibers, handmade carpets return to nature after use and can be recycled in the environment.

However machine carpets are obtained from synthetic fibers based on petroleum derivatives, which are harmful to nature, and their entry into nature should be prevented as much as possible. Also, the colors used in machine carpets are chemical colors that are very harmful to the environment. According to the mentioned cases, Iranian handwoven carpets are one of the healthy and eco-friendly carpets.

Advantages of eco-friendly carpets

• Made with renewable resources such as wool and a sustainable production process
• hypoallergenic due to vegetable dyes and less harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
• Durable against traffic
• High comfort and convenience due to pure wool
• Recyclable and renewable
• Stain-resistant
• Reusable  for another purpose after use

How can I buy eco-friendly carpets?

Do you want to make your home eco-friendly? The best carpet options are those that are made from renewable and sustainable resources and cause the least damage to the environment. When buying eco-friendly carpets, make sure that the carpet you are considering has environmental standards. Think of comforting wool rugs in bedrooms and living rooms that don’t contain any chemicals.
In this way, you bring sustainability to your home and at the same time preserve the environment for future generations. Whether you choose a carpet with a complex design or a simple Gabbeh rug, these carpets will provide you with beauty and comfort for dozens. Children love wool carpets, and so do you! The VernaCarpet collection meets any need with eco-friendly handwoven carpets. If you are looking to go green, don’t worry, there is at least one green product for you.