4.22.11 | Dalton, GA | Today, Earth Day 2011, Zeftron nylon, a premium nylon 6 commercial carpet yarn systems brand, announced the launch of its third annual Sustainable Practices Award. The award recognizes facility, architecture and design professionals who employ and utilize innovative sustainable practices in three key areas: at work, at home and in their communities.

Professionals interested in submitting an entry can do so starting today and through July 31, 2011, by visiting http://spa.zeftronnylon.com. Zeftron will reward and honor the 2011 first place winner by providing a $1,000 check in the winner’s name made payable to the sustainable organization or charity of his/her choice. A $250 prize will be made directly to the winner to further his or her own personal sustainability efforts. The 2011 runner-up recipient will have a $500 check in his or her name made payable to the sustainable organization of his or her choice. As further recognition, the runner-up will also receive $100 directly from Zeftron nylon.

“As a brand that’s been on the forefront of creating environmentally responsible and closed-loop recyclable products and processes for more than 40 years, we understand the importance of committing to sustainable practices whether at work, at home or in the community,” said Tim Blount, Zeftron nylon’s business leader. “Therefore, we are pleased to honor industry professionals leading by example in providing solutions to close the loop and improve our environment.”

Submissions will be judged on originality, innovation and comprehensiveness of answers in the home, work and community categories.

How to Enter:

Submissions can be made directly online at http://spa.zeftronnylon.com. If preferred, an entry form can be downloaded at the site and faxed upon completion to 404-270-1020. Entries will be accepted from April 22, 2011 to July 31, 2011. There is no cost to enter.

Eligibility:

The Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award is open to all commercial facility, architecture and interior design professionals in the continental United States.

Recognition:

The winner of the Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award will be announced before the end of the year. In addition to the monetary prizes above, the winners and their selected organizations will receive recognition for their accomplishments on the Zeftron Sustainable Practices Award website.

About Zeftron^™ Nylon

For more than 40 years, Zeftron” nylon has continued to deliver more value-added opportunities and advantages to the commercial interiors marketplace through dedicated partnerships, a premium branded nylon 6 product and superior service. Based in Dalton, Ga., the brand brings a history of innovations in unparalleled style, performance and environmental responsibility. All Zeftron nylon yarns are closed-loop recyclable, MBDC Cradle to Cradle certified and come standard with a minimum 25 percent recycled content. As part of the brand’s commitment to environmental stewardship, Zeftron nylon makes recycling easy with its 6ix Again Recycling Program — a simple to use, all-inclusive carpet recycling initiative. Zeftron nylon is a part of Shaw Industries Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company. For more information, visit www.zeftronnylon.com.