Mission Statement

CARE’s mission is to advance and facilitate the reuse and recycling of post-consumer carpet, support a robust circular economy, and advocate for future recyclability of carpet.

(updated; approved by CARE Board of Directors, July 23, 2026)

Vision

Post-consumer carpet diversion and recycling are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable for all stakeholders.

Core Values

We believe in:

• Market-Based solutions
• Entrepreneurship
• Hierarchy of Waste Management
• Sustainable practices (economic, social and environmental)
• Resource conservation
• Transparency
• Multi-stakeholder collaboration
• Professional ethics and integrity
• Anti-trust compliance

Evaluation and Reporting

The CARE BOD annually reports on the progress toward the goals of CARE. Stakeholders maintain active roles in CARE to assist with data collection,analysis, and program evaluation to ensure transparency in reporting on thestatus of activity.

Annual Report

CARE issues an annual report at the CARE Annual Conference each year. This report offers updated market development opportunities for recovered carpet, information on quantities managed through various management options, an assessment of successes and obstacles encountered during the reporting period, and a summary national efforts related to carpet recycling. CARE posts the reports on their website and publicizes them through other means.
Download the CARE annual report.

CARE Board of Directors – 2026