Benjamin Moore. Natura zero-VOC interior paint is available in nearly 3,500 colors (plus limitless color-matching), with a waterborne colorant system that ensures the addition of colorant doesn’t affect VOC content. According to the company, the paint offers excellent hide and durability, dries quickly, is virtually odorless, and is washable. 800.344.0400.
www.benjaminmoore.com.
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Viridian 1-inch mosaic tiles are made with 98% pre-consumer recycled glass, including waste derived from window and windshield manufacturing. The line includes Viridian Pearl tiles, which boast a soft, iridescent sheen for walls and low-traffic floors, and Viridian Industrial tiles, which have a non-slip matte finish for walls and floors, including high-traffic areas. Both can be used indoors and outdoors.877.439.9734.
www.modwalls.com.
Andersen. Energy Star–rated 100 Series windows, available in the West, recently achieved Scientific Certification Systems certification. The windows are made with Fibrex, a sawdust-polymer composite that includes some materials reclaimed from the company’s manufacturing operations. A range of efficient glass options is available. 800.426.4261.
www.andersenwindows.com.
Integrity Block. Engineered from a soil composite and using 50% pre-consumer recycled content, Integrity Block landscape blocks require 40% less energy to manufacture and emit 39% less CO2 versus traditional concrete blocks, says the firm. They install in the same manner as traditional blocks and meet the same performance standards. Four colors are available. 650.641.3104.
www.integrityblock.com.
Ecobee. The Smart Thermostat is designed to provide the energy-saving control of a programmable thermostat with easy-to-use functionality that homeowners can understand. The unit operates via a touchscreen or the Internet. A “wizard” function provides step-by-step setup through a series of simple questions, the firm says. The thermostat allows utilities to communicate with customers and to send alerts and notices of demand response events. 877.932.6233.
www.ecobee.com.
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Synergy wide-plank strand bamboo floating flooring features a glueless self-locking system for easier installation. The flooring includes a 4-mm top wear layer of Optimum 5.5 Moso strand bamboo mounted on a 100% bamboo core for stability, and it is durable enough for high-traffic installations, according to the firm. Four colors are offered: wheat, chestnut, java, and new brindle, a blend of natural and caramelized bamboo strands. 800.929.6333.
www.teragren.com.
AFM. Naturals plant-based finishes contain no solvents or toxic ingredients such as preservatives or dryers. The products, which are SCS certified, help rejuvenate, weatherproof, and enhance the beauty of wood floors, fencing, timberwork, and decks, according to the firm. 619.239.0321.
www.afmsafecoat.com.
Masco. The wireless Verve Living lighting control system requires less wiring and has lower material and installation costs, says the firm. Unlike conventional products, Verve switches use energy- harvesting radio frequency technology, in which the motion of turning a switch on or off generates the energy needed to transmit a radio signal. Wiring only needs to run from the utility panel to a central controller, and then to each light. 800.542.3789.
www.vervelivingsystems.com.
Sloan Valve Co. The Aqus Greywater System collects water from bathroom sinks and reuses it for toilet flushing. The drainage water is routed through a sanitizing and filtration system, and then collects in a storage reservoir under the sink; upon flushing, the water is pumped to the flush tank. 800.982.5839.
www.sloanvalve.com.
James Hardie. The Artisan Matrix fiber-cement panel boasts crisp, clean edges that allow for a layout with consistent architectural reveals on all sides, the firm says. The panels are installed on fiber-cement furring strips, which lets installers use finish nails and creates a rainscreen to drain moisture. The sanded surface is flat and smooth, and the panels come pre-primed. 888.800.7864.
www.artisanluxury.com.