The Startup Combating Climate Change One Rug at a Time

Lauren Hargrave
Nov 2 · 4 min read

The zero-waste movement has changed the way people think about clothing, water and even straws. Given its slow but persistent creep into US pop-culture — the idea has been around since 1995 — it was only a matter of time before it came to a floor near you. And it’ll arrive none-too-soon as rugs and carpets take up the most space in US landfills other than disposable diapers.

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Lauren Hargrave

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I’m a freelance writer and essayist who dabbles in fiction. In my writing, I use humor to try to get people to think about things differently.

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