Membership

Membership in the Carpet Cushion Council provides:

 

• Active advocacy work on federal, state and local legislation and regulatory issues which could potentially impact the Carpet Cushion industry.

• Contact with other associations important to the continued sustainability of the Carpet Cushion industry.

• Positive recognition for the Carpet Cushion industry.

• Access to the Council's information network, including literature regarding Carpet Cushion benefits and standards, as well as technical research.

• Frequent monitoring of trace levels of flame retardant chemicals in cushion products manufactured using recycled materials.

• Discounted participation fee for Green Label Plus (GLP), which is the leading indoor air quality environmental program for Carpet Cushion. CCC administers the program; Technical Manager communicates test results to participants, offering explanations for the emission of specific chemical substances.

• Technical planning and supervision of testing programs for environmental, safety and health issues pertaining to Carpet Cushion.

• Access to Technical Manager with specialized knowledge of chemistry and engineering associated with Carpet Cushion.

• Opportunity to participate in, and have access to the data resulting from, various industry cushion testing and other environmental, safety and health-related technical studies.

• Twice yearly meetings where members hear from outside experts, and receive detailed updates on regulatory and technical issues impacting the industry. Meetings also provide an opportunity for Manufacturing Members to interact with Associate (Supplier) Members.

• Access to legal analyses of laws and regulations that affect the Carpet Cushion industry.