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This thoughtful video produced by Craig Sowers of Kitchens by Craig in Albuquerque, N.M., shows how old pieces of discarded wood can be reclaimed and fabricated into a beautiful butcher-block countertop. Reclaimed wood reduces deforestation, and it saves all the energy that goes into felling trees...
Coldspring, a fabricator and quarrier of natural stone based in Coldspring, Minn., announced that it received ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone certification. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the standard establishes criteria to determine the degree to which natural dimension stone is...
Continuing with its tradition of using resources responsibly for its cabinetry, Neil Kelly Cabinets launched the Naturally Northwest collection. The rustic beauty of Central Oregon provides the inspiration for this Northwest line, reports the company. The company uses a approach similar to the “Farm to fork”...
By Eric Monson Infrastructure and civil engineering projects present significant opportunities for waste minimization, re-use and recycling. Designing out waste in these sectors not only makes economic sense but it should be a sustainable environmental cornerstone of any well designed project. All good project design presents...
Kirei USA, a manufacturer of sustainable design materials, recently announced the launch of its new website. The site features product offerings from Kirei with separate sections for Kirei Board, Bamboo, Coco tiles and Echopanel Acoustics. Each section provides colors and styles available, product information and links to...
Wilsonart, a leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces, and Canadian-based manufacturer of high pressure laminate, Arborite, announced their combined sponsorship of the Save a Sample! program. The program collects unused brochures, fabrics, finish cards and samples that are then delivered to design schools and students to use in their projects...
Coverings is seeking sustainable project entries for its 2016 Installation & Design (CID) Awards. The CID Awards honor projects that feature creative designs and demonstrate technical mastery in stone and tile in commercial, international, residential and sustainable projects. There is no fee to submit an entry...
Pelican Sinks introduced its Bamboo Series of sinks. Each eco-friendly sink is made of rapidly renewable bamboo and is sealed with a waterproof polyurethane that allows the sink to withstand everyday use and gives it a maintenance free finish. There are five models available in the Bamboo Series including two...
TorZo added Striata and Striata Fusion architectural panels to its product line. The Striata panels are manufactured using responsibly harvested, SFI-certified, 100 percent Northwest Douglas Fir structural beams. The wood is infused with colored acrylic that not only changes the aesthetics but is designed to increase...
Welcome to the inaugural blog post here at GreenSurfaceResource.com. This will be a regular monthly feature where we informally discuss the latest developments in the world of eco-friendly surfacing materials and fabrication, offer insights, share our opinions and ask you to share yours. In this first...
Teragren, a manufacturer of sustainably harvested bamboo worktops, panels and veneer, in honor of it’s 20th anniversary, now offers a free Continuing Education (CE) course titled “Designing with Bamboo for Superior Environmental & Human Health Impacts.” The course is worth 1.5 CE units and is offered...
This slightly outdated video put out by buildaroo.com features Eric Corey Freed, principal of OrganicArchitect and author of Green Building for Dummies, who gave a presentation in 2009 (hosted by Kirei) in which he took a look at the future of buildings if mankind were to...
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware’s partnership with the Hardwood Forestry Fund in honor of Earth day, ended up with the planting of 10,000 trees. The task involved two planting projects – one planting of 5,000 trees in the Gifford State Forest in Southeastern Ohio, and the the...
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