Georgina Sikorski Talks About the Implementation of California AB2398 and Other Care News ~The Best-Laid Plans of Mice and Men Sometimes Go Very Well
- So far, so good on implementation of AB 2398 in California, says Carpet America Recovery Effort director Sikorski.In an interview that aired July 22, 2011, Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) Executive Director Georgina Sikorski tells Floordaily.net publisher Kemp Harr that the countless hours of preparation and carpet industry involvement have so far paid off, in the form of a seamless implementation of California AB 2398, a new state law that promotes carpet recycling by requiring consumers to pay a $.05 per square yard recycling assessment on all new carpet purchased in California.
The first-of-its-kind law, designed to incentivize carpet processing and diversion from landfills in California, went into effect July 1st. Retailers are charged with adding the $.05 per square yard assessment on their customers’ invoices as an after-tax line item, then sending the money back to the manufacturers, who in turn hand the money over to CARE, which has been named the stewardship organization under the law. After review by a third-party accounting firm, CARE will distribute the funds to carpet recycling and processing companies in California, as well as to manufacturers who make products that contain post-consumer recycled carpet content.
Ms Sikorski said the effort leading up to the law’s implementation involved, “a lot of work by many, many people.” She said that an AB2309 FAQ document on the CARE website proved to be particularly valuable in helping stakeholders such as retailers, importers, manufacturers, and recyclers navigate through the complex AB 2398 process.
Click on this link titled Georgina Sikorski Talks About the Implementation of California AB2398 and Other CARE News to listen to the interview.
Congratulations to Georgina, CARE, and everyone who helped prepare for this momentous new legislation!
~Bethany
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