Sustainable Vanity
A line of bathroom furnishings made from sustainably grown bamboo and recycled concrete, the Katharos collection includes a vanity made from wall-suspended cabinetry available in two colors topped by a countertop that comes in three colors, two lengths, and three configurations of cabinet doors and drawers.
bluehouse.
877.276.1180.
www.bluehouselife.com.
Sunken Treasure
Raising trees from flooded forests, this company offers wood in a variety of species and cuts, from flooring to poles. Species include Douglas fir, Western red cedar, Western white pine, and hemlock.
Triton Logging.
250.652.4033.
www.tritonlogging.com.
Grate Idea
This manufacturer creates decorative metal castings, including drain grates, trench grates, tree grates, and other custom grates from post-consumer recycled iron, which makes up a minimum of 80 percent of each product.
Iron Age Designs.
206.276.0925.
www.ironagegrates.com.
Previous Porcelain
The eight products in the EcoCycle Porcelain-Stone tile series have 40 percent recycled content. Meant to resemble natural stone, their surface color continues through the body of the tile. Each measures 12 inches by 12 inches and has a coordinating bullnose and cove base.
Crossville.
800.221.9093.
www.crossvilleinc.com.
Natural Finish
Low-VOC OSMO Polyx-Oil engineered-wood finish is made of plant oils, waxes, and highly refined mineral spirits and designed for areas with high humidity.
Environmental Home Center.
800.281.9785.
www.environmentalhomecenter.com.
Vaporless Formulations
Auro paints, stains, finishes, and adhesives do not emit any solvent vapors into the air, the maker says. The binding agents are made from regenerative raw materials. The company offers options for interior walls, interior floors, exterior walls, and metal.
Auro.
888.302.9352.
www.aurousa.com.
Exotic Veneers
Six new architectural composite veneers and matching edge bandings are logged from managed forests. They are made by molding and dyeing African hardwood to resemble quartered zebrawood, quartered macasser ebony, quartered teak, rift white oak, quartered mahogany, and quartered wenge.
Heritage Custom Cabinetry.
717.351.1700.
www.heritagecabinetry.biz.
Pump It Up
Tranquility 27 6-ton geothermal and water-source heat pumps use a zero-ozone-depletion refrigerant. Units include a variable-speed motor and double-isolated compressor mounting.
ClimateMaster.
405.745.6000.
www.climatemaster.com.
Efficient Cooler
Charged by a 5-ton condensing unit at night and storing 50 ton-hours of cooling capacity, the Ice Bear 50 Unit storage air-conditioner operates on the power required to run two 150-watt bulbs, the maker says. It delivers up to 7.5 tons of consistent cooling.
Ice Energy.
877.542.3232.
www.ice-energy.com.
All Aluminum
Eleek recycled aluminum countertops are designed to fit standard kitchen counter-tops and can be custom designed as well. Built-in options include frontwrap, back-splash, and sidewrap elements.
Eleek.
503.232.5526.
www.eleekinc.com.
Quiet Power
The new EPA-compliant H-series generators come in a variety of sizes and styles, ranging from 20 to 565 kW. With a 62-decibel operation and aluminum hardware, they are finished with industrial-grade powder-coated paint.
Triton Power.
800.424.0007.
www.tritonpower.com.
Friendly Fiberboard
Arreis medium-density fiberboard has no added formaldehyde and contains 100 percent post-industrial recycled wood fiber from sustainable forestry operations. It is engineered for applications including cabinetry, paneling, and woodwork.
SierraPine.
800.676.3339.
www.sierrapine.com.
Flowing Water
With a flow rate of .7 gallons per minute, the Direct Flow water purification system consumes 350 watts of power per year and measures 14 3/8 inches by 5 7/8 inches by 18 1/8 inches.
Blueair.
888.258.3247.
www.blueair.com.
Vintage Vinyl
The ProShield line of vinyl clad wood windows uses at least 9 percent recycled content of the entire unit's weight in the vinyl cladding and insulated glass.
Weather Shield.
800.477.6808.
www.weathershield.com.
Siding Makeover
Both the WeatherBoards and ColorMax fiber-cement siding lines are now made using a combination of recycled fly ash, Portland cement, wood fiber, and specialty additives.
CertainTeed.
800.233.8990.
www.certainteed.com.
A Solar Fit
With the same profile as a traditional S tile, the Solar S Tile module needs no additional roof penetrations or flashings to install and was designed with water-shedding functionality in mind, the maker says.
Dri.
800.482.0347.
www.dricompanies.com.
Clean Duct
The formaldehyde-free fiberglass EnviroAire duct board controls condensation and has an antimicrobial treatment to protect the airstream surface from bacteria or mold growth.
Johns Manville.
800.654.3103.
www.jm.com.
Powerful Wind
With built-in controls and inverter, the Skystream 3.7 residential wind generator has a 1.8-kW capacity. It is for use on properties measuring at least .5-acre with unobstructed views and an average wind speed of 10 mph. It is 42 feet tall.
Southwest Wind Power.
928.779.9463.
www.windenergy.com.
Glass Again
Vetrazzo surfaces are made of 85 percent recycled glass. Fourteen different design options are available, and each countertop panel measures 9 feet by 5 feet by 1.25 inches. The material comes with a 10-year limited warranty.
Vetrazzo.
510.234.5550.
www.vetrazzo.com.