Newest Antique Home Restoration by Gulick & Spradlin LLC of Madison, CT

Thursday, February 11th 2010
Newest Antique Home Restoration by Gulick & Spradlin LLC of Madison, CT

Gulick and Spradlin LLC prides themselves in their ability to blend up-to-date technologies with the craftsmanship of the past. While respecting the architectural significance of the property, Gulick and Spradlin have again shown in the Stone/Shelley House their solid commitment to build “green” by saving and reusing building materials, their sensitivity to energy requirements through the use of efficient insulation and heating and cooling... 

Harris New Range of Eco-Friendly Decorating Products, Down to Earth

Tuesday, January 26th 2010
Harris New Range of Eco-Friendly Decorating Products, Down to Earth

As the importance of sustainability increases, and landfills are no longer a long-term option for waste disposal we need to look at reducing the amount of waste we produce. The most eco-friendly solution would be to reuse products for their life span, research shows that not all brushes are kept. Keen to address this issue the team at Harris have developed and launched a new range of decorating products called Down to earth. More than 35 million... 

WALLTAT 2010 Wall Decals and “Green” Wallpaper Collection

Friday, January 15th 2010
WALLTAT 2010 Wall Decals and "Green" Wallpaper Collection

WALLTAT entered the wall decals market just 2 years ago and quickly got the attention of design professionals with its fresh designs and ability to customize sizes and colors. “WALLTAT is truly a made to order company and I love that because it tells me that everything we make will be used.” Jordan’s passion for sustainable design and low waste has shaped an efficient production process allowing for wall decals to be customized in... 

Rhodia introduces Rhodiasolv STRIP

Sunday, December 13th 2009
Rhodia introduces Rhodiasolv STRIP

Global specialty chemicals producer Rhodia has introduced Rhodiasolv® STRIP, a new eco-friendly, safe and high performing core ingredient especially developed for dichloromethane-free paint stripping solutions. Based on the eco-friendly solvent Rhodiasolv® IRIS, recipient of the 2009 Pierre Potier award for innovation in chemistry supporting sustainable development, Rhodiasolv® STRIP is now commercially available worldwide. Rhodiasolv® STRIP is... 

New Glass Mosaic Tiles Manufactured from Recycled Glass

Wednesday, November 25th 2009
New Glass Mosaic Tiles Manufactured from Recycled Glass

Beauty and environmental responsibility are the hallmark of Granite Transformations’ newest glass mosaic tiles – Cosmic, White Shadow and Unity. The recycled glass used in its manufacture produces a translucent luster that adds beauty and depth to kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities or almost any place that needs a splash of color and style. Using every-day recycled bottles and glass containers Granite Transformations... 

James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build “Green-Friendly” Homes

Friday, November 13th 2009
James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build "Green-Friendly" Homes

San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades. Smart design incorporates eco-friendly and recycled materials, energy efficient appliances and lighting, and drought tolerant plants and trees. James Hardie® Building Materials has stepped... 

Sustainable Flooring Solutions from Nora

Friday, October 30th 2009
Sustainable Flooring Solutions from Nora

With more than 300 colors and styles, your flooring, stairtreads, accessories and even inlays, can take on the design you envisioned, whatever your market segment. Special products, for sound absorption or static dissipation, contribute to products that have been established as a result of working directly with you. Your unique sets of aesthetic and functional requirements push nora® to continually reevaluate and test our products to better meet... 

Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Sunday, October 25th 2009
Recycling Brings Treasured Times for Children and Families in Trumbull (CT)

Children in Trumbull (CT) have one more reason to go outside, play and get dirty – a sustainable playground – thanks to Wilton-based Sun Products Corporation, makers of fabric care products including all®, Wisk® and Snuggle®. Sun Products’ FULL CIRCLE playground initiative utilizes “plastic for playgrounds” representing the equivalent of 50,000 Sun Products plastic (HDPE#2) laundry containers recycled and saved from landfills.... 

Teragren Bamboo Tabletops and Countertop

Saturday, October 17th 2009
Teragren Bamboo Tabletops and Countertop

Teragren Bamboo Tabletops and Countertop are available in three styles which provide a sustainable surface for retail and hospitality applications. Teragren’s bamboo countertops are a beautiful and durable alternative to traditional hardwoods for counters, kitchen islands and table tops. Manufactured to exacting standards for quality and environmental safety, these furniture-grade products are made with rapidly renewable Optimum 5.5® Moso... 

CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding for Mid-Atlantic’s First Carbon-Neutral Home

Tuesday, September 1st 2009
CertainTeed WeatherBoards FiberCement Siding for Mid-Atlantic's First Carbon-Neutral Home

Carbon-neutral home building is a new and growing trend in sustainability, where more efficient building design, innovative technology and strategic locations can be combined to reduce carbon emissions — the leading cause of greenhouse gases. A significant part of achieving this goal in the construction of such homes is ensuring that each building product installed has the maximum amount of sustainable attributes. Such is the case with the Carbon...