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Child-Labor-Free Rugmark Certified Carpets
June 29, 2008
Just as more people are looking for the Fair Trade icon on their coffee packaging, here’s another certification to look out for (and be grateful for). The Rugmark Foundation has developed a stringent certification system that works with weavers and rug companies worldwide to set new standards for child-free, socially-conscious rugmaking.
In order to qualify for the RugMark certification, manufacturers must sign a legally binding contract to:
- produce carpets without illegal child labor,
- register all looms with the RugMark Foundation,
- allow access to looms for unannounced inspections, and
- pay associated license fees.
The best part? You can buy some of the best rug companies’ designs online (including Angela Adams and Emma Gardner) through their directory, or search for retailers near you who cary RugMark certified rugs. So the next time you’re looking for that perfect rug to complement your bamboo flooring, look for the RugMark certified tag on the back!
Posted by Emily Pilloton on June 29, 2008 |
Comments (4)
October 31, 2012
In response to:
Child-Labor-Free Rugmark Certified CarpetsVenkatesh commented:
to ask for more.a0 No American would submit to these contdiions, yet we close our eyes when Indian children are enslaved and workers across the third world are denied basic human rights.a0 (After all, we wouldn't
October 29, 2012
In response to:
Child-Labor-Free Rugmark Certified CarpetsAlexandra commented:
Thank you so much for writing about this imoprtant issue and creating such an imoprtant resource for conscious consumers. The world needs more fanatics like you! I just want to point out that our new website is GoodWeave.org, as we have rebranded our certification program to GoodWeave.
September 29, 2012
In response to:
Child-Labor-Free Rugmark Certified Carpetsananymous commented:
ILO recognizes Obeetee’s pioneering efforts on child labor
July 8, 2008
In response to:
Child-Labor-Free Rugmark Certified CarpetsDebbie commented:
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