The Handmade Debris Series ceramic tiles consist of more than 70% recycled material.
Cambria's two new designs capture the beauty of marble and granite and offer the strength of quartz.
Available with FSC-certified lumber, Plankfloor offers the beauty and durability of hardwood floors with the resource efficiency and durability of engineered wood, the firm says.
A sensitive renovation interweaves the original house and its new additions.
Low profile cabinetry and walls devoted to glass open this kitchen to the outdoors.
The manufacturer’s new Heritage Timber Edition is a line of FSC-certified wood flooring that replicates the patina of reclaimed distressed barn wood.
Knauf Insulation. The EcoSeal System combines a spray-on, water-based air sealant with EcoBatt fiberglass insulation batts or JetStream blown-in insulation.
Formica Corp. The 180fx Collection of stone-look surfaces includes five new lighter, more neutral options to reflect consumer preference for granite and quartzite countertops.
Chem Link. Chem Link’s WallSecure is a polyether-based, solvent-free, nonhazardous construction adhesive.
Even certified lumber can be illegal. New enforcement crackdown puts emphasis on verifying lumber sources.
DuPont. The Corian Terra collection of solid surfaces, made with recycled materials, now includes 33 colors; five colors have at least 20% pre-consumer recycled resin content as certified by SCS.
New products for green-built homes, including tankless water heaters, asthma and allergy-friendly paint, and a greywater system.
Vermont Natural Coatings. The company’s low-VOC wood finishes were developed in collaboration with the University of Vermont using whey protein, a byproduct of the dairy industry.
The Mixology metal tile line replicates cast metal sculptural pieces with a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled content as certified by Scientific Certification Systems.
Eco-friendly adhesives, resins, and other components come together to create a range of green options for walls, countertops, and floors.
Douglas fir reclaimed from snow fencing, barns, houses, and factories can now be specified for the company’s Custom Wood line of windows and doors for a one-of-a-kind, rustic look.
Sheetrock Ultralight Panels are the lightest ½-inch gypsum wallboard panels available, the manufacturer says, and are stronger pound for pound than competitive products.
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Manufacturer says Terra line of deck and fence boards is stronger and ecologically friendlier than competing wood-plastic composite materials.
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The pilot plan recognizes how the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Canadian Standards Association, and others promote transparency.
Natures Carpet.
Part of the Dark Green line, Everest carpeting is made with wool and features no dyes or added chemicals, including insect resistance. The carpet has jute primary and secondary backings and uses a natural rubber latex adhesive. It is Green Label Plus approved. 800.667.5001...