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December 31st, 2011

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Installing eco-friendly Empire Carpet can be a healthier flooring option for your business. Eco friendly carpets are produced without the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are released from new carpets as gases. These VOCs can cause health problems when they are inhaled, and many people who are exposed to VOCs may experience symptoms ranging from sinus problems to headaches, skin reactions, nausea, dizziness and more.

One VOC in particular called 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) can linger for a week after a new carpet is installed. On the other hand, an eco friendly Empire Carpet can be low on VOCs, so they help businesses create work environments that are healthier while providing all the benefits of traditional carpeting. Following some basic tips can help businesses select and install eco friendly carpets. For example, the carpet labeling should specify whether it has been tested in the CRI Indoor Air Quality program.

Fortunately, there are many eco-friendly carpet options available on the market today. Some examples of eco friendly carpeting includes nylon carpet which is made from 90% post consumer waste. Wool carpeting can also be considered a form of eco friendly carpeting because it is a natural fiber.

There are many beautiful wool carpeting options including traditional Moroccan and tribal designs. Some eco friendly wool rugs and carpeting which is imported from overseas is also fair trade certified. It is best to select eco friendly carpeting options which are naturally dyed and free of chemicals. Some other eco friendly carpet options include carpeting which is processed using corn sugars in place of petroleum products. Other types of carpeting are made from recycled bottles.

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November 3rd, 2011

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If the time has come to replace your existing flooring, it's also a great opportunity to consider the rapidly growing selection of eco-friendly carpet options available on the market today. Professional carpet installers, like Empire Today, can help you select and install such environmentally friendly carpet flooring. Choosing eco friendly carpeting options can help to reduce levels of indoor air pollution which can be much higher in homes with traditional carpeting. It can take years for the volatile organic compounds released from traditional carpets to dissipate, and some of these are known carcinogens including benzene and formaldehyde.

Eco friendly carpeting options today are durable, sustainable and stylish, and many are also less costly than conventional carpeting options. You should look for carpeting options which are made out of natural fibers and have not been treated with chemicals. It is also important to look for natural fiber backing on your carpet and ensure that the carpet is installed using non toxic adhesives. Some carpet companies, like Empire Today, have recognized the importance of green practices as they offer a range of eco friendly flooring as well as a carpet recycling program.

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September 16th, 2011

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Global Energy Development is an international energy development company hat focuses on exploration and production in Latin America. The company has swung to a profit in the first half of 2011 thanks to higher oil prices and an increase in production. The company posted pre tax profits of 2.64 million pounds during this period as compared to a loss of 1.33 million pounds in the first half of last year.

Revenues increased to over 17 million pounds, up from 11 million pounds last year. Average gross production was up 15% to over 240,00 barrels in the first half of 2010, and average net profit per barrel rose to $61. According to executives at the company, the volatility in publicly traded oil markets can have a large impact on the operations of the company. They see the recent declines in oil price as a concern, although they believe that in the long run oil prices will rise based on strong fundamentals.

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