Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden

The report identifies that carpets sold in the EU can contain 59 harmful substances, including carcinogens and endocrine disruptors, which pose risks to human health and the environment. These chemicals hinder recycling efforts and contaminate water and air during production and disposal. The document advocates for stricter EU regulations, the implementation of extended producer responsibility (EPR), and the adoption of ecodesign standards to eliminate hazardous substances and promote a circular economy in the carpet industry.

• Carpets sold in the European Union may contain 59 harmful substances, including known carcinogens, mutagens, and endocrine disruptors, which can enter the human body via inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
• Of the 59 identified chemicals, ten are classified as substances of very high concern (SVHC), but only four are currently on the authorization list and prohibited from sale, leaving at least 37 potentially harmful substances unregulated in carpet production.
• Hazardous chemicals in carpets create technical barriers to recycling by reducing the quality and cost-efficiency of the end product, particularly in mechanical recycling processes.
• The environmental impact is most severe when chemicals enter water systems during production or leach from landfills, while incineration leads to the accumulation of toxins in slag and filter dust.
• Current certification labels provide varying levels of protection: the GUT seal restricts only 13 of the 59 identified substances, whereas the German 'Blauer Engel' (Blue Angel) restricts 51 of them.

APA

Changing Markets Foundation (n.d.). Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden. https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GERMAN-DETOXING-CARPET-PATHWAYS-TOWARDS-SAFE-AND-RECYCLABLE-CARPET.pdf

Chicago

Changing Markets Foundation. Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden. n.d. https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GERMAN-DETOXING-CARPET-PATHWAYS-TOWARDS-SAFE-AND-RECYCLABLE-CARPET.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{changingmarketsfoundationndkeine, author = {{Changing Markets Foundation}}, title = {{Keine Schadstoffe in Teppichböden}}, institution = {Changing Markets Foundation}, url = {https://changingmarkets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GERMAN-DETOXING-CARPET-PATHWAYS-TOWARDS-SAFE-AND-RECYCLABLE-CARPET.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }