Information on green, recycled, eco-friendly and sustainable surfaces
According to a recently published article, a new study shows there are significant benefits to working in a “green building”. The study compared statistics of workers in certified green buildings against those of people who worked in standard buildings. The results showed that those working in...
A new research report, Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington, D.C., published by Capital E, a consultancy firm specializing in green living strategies, demonstrates how new technology can slow climate change, strengthen urban equity and enhance public health. By adopting and implementing smart surfaces, the city would also...
By Jessica McNaughton I love the products we sell. Everyone on our staff loves the products we sell. They are bright, colorful, exciting and have a great story. They are not just like everything else. They are not copycats that are simply cheaper. They are themselves,...
The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) was founded in 1898, by Charles B. Dudley, Ph.D., a chemist with the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 2001, the name was changed to ASTM International. ASTM’s world headquarters are located in West Conshohocken, Pa., with offices in Belgium, Canada,...
Oceanside Glasstile began with a love for art glass, the environment and the community. Oceanside Glasstile was founded in 1992 with a boundless spirit of innovation, fervor for the art of glass blowing and a new vision for the tile industry—creating luxury glass tile using recycled...
If you are planning on having an event (company retreat, big client meeting, conference, etc.), and really want to show your dedication to the environment, the location the event is held can make a difference – and be a learning experience. Not only do you show...
Hempcrete is a bio-composite material. It is a combination of hemp hurds mixed with a lime binder that can be used as a material for construction and insulation. Hempcrete is reportedly one of the best performing, non-toxic, ecological and renewable materials available and it has a negative...
In our search for all things green, recycled and sustainable, we came across this interesting post about the U.S. Open on Vetrazzo’s blog. The U.S. Open organization and the United States Tennis Association have been diligently working to lessen the environmental impact of the event. With initiatives...
By Jessica McNaughton Looking for the latest and greatest in countertops? You can find yourself running like a lemming toward the school of thought that says quartz is the best option because it “performs better than granite.” But a discerning customer should have the foresight to...
TorZo Sustainable Surfaces is one of the country’s leading developers and manufacturers of green flooring and paneling, which is sourced from a variety of materials. One of the company’s latest products for floors, walls and other horizontal and vertical applications is comprised of 50 percent recycled...
A relatively new company founded by Ginger Krieg Dosier known as bioMASON is now able to produce bricks without the need to fire them in a kiln for several days, a process that the company says produces 800 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year....
By Jessica McNaughton Sintered Stone is the hottest new entrant to the surfacing market, with superior performance and durability – but does it have a sustainability story? As a distributor of many building materials with sustainable characteristics, we often get asked, “’What is the perfect material?”...
In April, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) officially approved the ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard (NGBS), a national standard for sustainable construction endorsed by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This is the third edition of the NGBS to be available for public...
On June 1, Ontario, Canada, passed the Waste-Free Ontario Act, which is a big step towards creating what province officials are calling a zero-waste future. Although the draft for the act is still being finalized, it is set to establish a strategy that would include all...
The Living Product Expo is now in its second year, and to step up the game, the expo’s focus has shifted from inspiration to action. The highlight this year will be prototypes for new, sustainable products that adhere to the rules of the Living Product Challenge...
By Mark Jeantheau, GrinningPlanet.com At home, most of us recycle, and many of us are committed to minimizing waste, buying organic and other activities that contribute to good health and a clean environment. But at the office, it’s usually a different story. Trash cans can be...
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