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Sunflower seed husks are an abundant by-product of harvesting this remarkable plant for its oil and delicious seeds. But these don’t have to go to waste. TorZo loves to create sustainable interior surfaces from agrifiber waste, and with that ethos the company brings you Seeta®. Seeta...
Sunflower seed husks are an abundant by-product of harvesting this remarkable plant for its oil and delicious seeds. But these don’t have to go to waste. TorZo loves to create sustainable interior surfaces from agrifiber waste, and with that ethos the company brings you Seeta®. Seeta...
Ownership of the ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Stone standard has officially transferred from the Natural Stone Council to the Natural Stone Institute. First issued in 2014, the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard establishes criteria and methods for tracking, measuring, and improving sustainability in the production of...
On Tuesday March 9, 2021, CaraGreen will be hosting a free webinar. The Biophilic Design in the Built Environment: Designing for Occupant Health & Well Being webinar is scheduled to take place from noon to 1 p.m. EST. Since today’s “natural habitat” is largely the built...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED green building with Massachusetts leading the country in 2020 with the most certified sq. ft. per capita. Across the top states, more than 60 percent of certifications were office,...
The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is now accepting proposals from industry experts eager to share their knowledge and expertise. For the 2021 event, dates will be Sept. 21–23. New this year: Greenbuild is launching a streamlined presentation submission option, as well as an option to...
Our environments and the cleanliness of the surfaces around us have become more important than ever. Caesarstone quartz surfaces can provide a sense of wellness and serenity because the surfaces are nonporous and resist the growth of surface mold, mildew and bacteria due to the use...
HYUNDAI L&C (Living & Culture) USA announced that all of its products within its HanStone Quartz and Hanex Solid Surfaces premium surfaces brands portfolio have Health Product Declarations (HPDs). The Health Product Declaration (HPD) Open Standard provides a framework for product manufacturers and their ingredient suppliers...
GBCI was founded in 2008 to drive implementation of LEED and for more than a decade, has proved instrumental in ensuring LEED remains the world’s most widely used green building program. Thanks to GBCI’s stewardship, there are now more than 104,000 registered and certified LEED commercial projects, nearly...
HYUNDAI L&C (Living & Culture) USA announced that all of its products within its HanStone Quartz and Hanex Solid Surfaces premium surfaces brands portfolio have Health Product Declarations (HPDs). The Health Product Declaration (HPD) Open Standard provides a framework for product manufacturers and their ingredient suppliers...
Sustonable is the evolution of the traditional composite stone surfaces and countertops into a more ecological, affordable and recyclable alternative for architectural and decor projects. It is the only truly sustainable composite stone surface made with recycled plastic and quartz. Sustonable repurposes plastic that has been...
The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo has moved its 2020 event to an all-virtual format taking place November 10 – 12, with expanded education and sourcing opportunities as part of a wider strategy to meet both immediate and long-term market needs. “In simplest terms, our goal...
Carbon neutrality has been achieved for the entire life cycle of Dekton® (from cradle to grave), covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3, from the extraction of the raw material, to the use of the product and the end of its life. This recognition, obtained through emission...
CoveringsETC, a leader in sustainable hard-surface finish materials, launched their new product line Urban Fossil – an alluring new collection of Terrazzo designs that are not only made of 100 percent recycled material, but are also 100 percent recyclable. CoveringsETC’s Eco-Terr® family of products offers a select...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on business across all industries—especially those connected to buildings. Many building design, construction and renovation projects have seen a shift in their delivery timelines, making the upcoming certification deadline for projects registered under LEED v3 (which includes all...
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced its list of Top 10 States for LEED green building. For the first time since 2011, Colorado took the top spot on the list, which ranks states based on the number of LEED certified square feet per person....
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) has recently added two sustainability credentials to its suite of green business services. Originally developed by the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), GBCI will maintain, promote and deliver the ISSP Sustainability Associate (ISSP-SA) and ISSP Certified Sustainability Professional (ISSP-CSP). The...
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