The Latest Building Materials and Green Wares

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Integrity Block

Integrity Block. Engineered from a soil composite and using 50 percent pre-consumer recycled content, Integrity Block landscape blocks require 40 percent less energy to manufacture and emit 39 percent 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.

Crystal Cabinets

Crystal Cabinets. GreenQuest frameless cabinets feature GreenCore plywood and particleboard, which contain no added urea formaldehyde; the plywood uses a soy-based resin and the particleboard is 100 percent recycled. The cabinets feature 3/4-inch FSC-certified Aspen dovetail drawers. Options include sustainably harvested lyptus, Greenguard-certified laminate, and bamboo. 800-347-5045. www.crystalcabinets.com.

PureOFlow

PureOFlow. The PureOFlow whole-house reverse-osmosis water purification system provides desalination and purification in one system. According to the company, the system reduces up to 98 percent of substances such as arsenic, lead, and radium, and it softens the water without the need for salts. PureOFlow takes up the same space as a traditional soft water system. 763-497-8500. www.pureoflow.com.

Gorell

Gorell Windows and Doors. Combining three panes of glass, a 50/50 blend of argon and krypton gas fill, two SolarControl Plus low-E coatings, and an Intercept spacer system, the Energy Star-qualified Solar Master III triple-glass system offers a U-value of 0.19 and an SHGC of 0.26, says the firm. Double-hung units with Solar Master III carry Green Seal certification. 724-465-1800. www.gorell.com.

Modwalls

Modwalls. 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.