The Carpet Capital of the World

The city of Dalton, GA has thought of a new use for the 16,000 tons of carpet waste it puts out every year -- use it as fuel.

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July 12, 2005, 1:00 PM PDT

By Brenda Meyer

"Shaw Industries Inc. hopes the $10 million plant, which will power one of its main factories, can help the company save the $2.5 million a year that would have gone to buy fuel oil.

If the project proves successful, its designers expect it will reverberate throughout the industry and particularly this northwest Georgia town, where the rolling hills are dotted with carpet factories, warehouses and discount outlets."

Thanks to Brenda Meyer

FULL STORY: Old Carpet Being Tapped As Energy Source

Monday, July 11, 2005 in Newsday

Community / Economic Development Georgia

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