NTI’s Matrix is an integrated appliance that combines a gas-fired condensing boiler and furnace, condensing demand water heater, and heat-recovery ventilator into a single unit, and it is pre-configured for air conditioning. According to NTI, the Matrix’s advanced heat exchanger is capable of reducing gas consumption by 30% compared with a conventional system, providing an AFUE of 94 for forced-air and 92.7 for hydronic heating, and an energy...
The Rainwater H2OG is a modular rainwater storage tank designed for use in tight spaces such as under decks, against houses, or even within walls. Two versions are available: a potable water tank made from virgin food-grade polyethylene, and a non-food-grade tank made with 15 percent recycled content. Each module holds 50 gallons of water that can be used for gardening, irrigation, toilets, laundry, or (with the food-grade tank and after proper filtration)...
Integrity Block is a compacted-earth block used as a cost-competitive replacement for concrete masonry units (CMUs). Made from a proprietary soil mix that includes up to 60 percent pre-consumer recycled content (byproduct from mining or quarrying), the Integrity Block uses 40 percent less energy to produce and meets ASTM C-90 standards for load-bearing CMUs. The portland cement content is approximately half that of standard block. Integrity Blocks...
DuPont announced that Sorona® renewably sourced fiber is now available for the commercial carpet industry. Carpet made with DuPont™ Sorona® fiber offers customers uncompromised performance plus the added benefit of an environmentally sustainable offering. Sorona® polymer for commercial carpet is 37 percent renewably sourced by weight. Carpet made with Sorona® can contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits in...
Culligan has just redefined industrial water treatment with the introduction of its new Culligan Matrix Solutions. Manufacturing companies depend on clean, quality water throughout their entire business, such as for boiler feed water make-up, recycling back to cooling towers, improved process run times and overall quality and consistency of production. Some even reuse grey water in other parts of their manufacturing process. Complying with U.S. Environmental...
Hawco offers a refrigeration solution that combines high performance and energy-efficiency to provide a solution that reduces operating costs. Designated the Hawco Extra Cold, the rugged condensing unit incorporates energy-efficient hermetic compressors and condenser coils with an energy-efficient Zeil-EBM fan. The Hawco Extra Cold unit is available for R404a refrigerant across high, medium and low temperature ranges. Ideal for a wide range of applications,...
Franklin Electric, a global leader in the production and marketing of water and fuel pumping systems, takes bold steps into the competitive water gardening industry. The financially strong, US-based company is investing heavily to prove their commitment to growing the water gardening and outdoor living markets while providing energy efficient and environmentally safe products. In less than three years, Franklin Electric acquired two respected industry...
Zodiac® Pool Systems, Inc. announced the availability of its new Nature2 product, Cense™, a line of oxygen infused aromas for spas and hot tubs that combines exquisite, subtle fragrances with a powerful, chlorine-free oxidizer to cleanse water while adding the stress-relieving benefits of aromatherapy. In fact, Cense is the only MPS (potassium peroxymonosulfate) on the market that includes aromatherapy. Available in four nature-inspired scents,...
The highly anticipated Hyatt at Olive 8 opens its doors in the heart of Seattle’s thriving entertainment and dining district. Located at the corner of Olive and 8th, the new hotel – on track to be Seattle’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified hotel – is a striking addition to the city’s skyline and adds a new, more eco-friendly experience to the Pacific Northwest hospitality market. One of the first in...
Where yesterday there was a vacant lot, dotted with struggling bushes, today the Willows neighborhood boasts a lush garden. Brightly flowering ground cover holds the fragile soil, while palm trees blow in the wind and bold colors peek over a new white picket fence. The most amazing part: the entire transformation took just a single day – thanks to the combined efforts of a determined team. Fiskars with support from The Home Depot Foundation helped...