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California carpet recycling hike takes effect

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In a move that was panned by some flooring retailers, California consumers began paying as much as 36% more for carpet on Jan. 1, 2024, as part of a California recycling statute. The law (AB 2398) generates funding to meet its stated goals through the assessment on all carpet sold in California.

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CARE carpet charges increase in California

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Dalton—Differential assessments currently charged on all carpet sold in California are expected to increase on Jan. California law requires CARE, as the carpet stewardship organization for the state, to implement a differential assessment on each square yard of carpet sold that reflects its cost burden to recycle.

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Emser kicks off Spring Cleaning Sales Events

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Dates and locations include: May 4-5 California Distribution Center, 5300 Shea Center Dr., Ontario, Calif. The post Emser kicks off Spring Cleaning Sales Events appeared first on Floor Covering News. Over 500 products will be available to choose from and appointments are recommended. Emser’s full catalog is available here.

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Don’t judge a book by its cover in sales

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But it can be easy to write someone off based on an initial judgement and not give the full effort on a sales pitch. A sales rep may be tempted to undersell a client who looks a bit scruffy or try to oversell to a person who pulled up to the parking lot in a Mercedes. The key is to not let it negatively impact your business. “I

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CARE names Person, Recycler of the Year Awards winners

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Nelson is the sales and marketing manager for GreenWaste Carpet Recycling, a division of GreenWaste Recovery. Nelson has been involved in the sales and marketing of products, installation and services in the flooring industry for over 25 years in Northern California.

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CARE to increase carpet differential assessment

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Dalton—CalRecycle directed the California Carpet Stewardship Program (CARE) to increase the carpet differential assessment effective April 1, 2023. CARE said it will continue to supply point of purchase material as well as training support materials for sales staff. California consumers pay the assessment when they buy carpet.

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NTCA unveils training event schedule for September

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” The workshops are open to tile installers and contractors as well as sales personnel and the A&D community. The September schedule, which takes place in North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and California, is as follows: ● 9/12 Floor & Decor, Charlotte, N.C. ● 9/12 Louisville Tile, Wyoming, Mich. ●