Energy Film Provides Inexpensive, Energy-saving Window Insulation

 
Budget-friendly and easy to apply, transparent Energy Film helps to decrease heat loss through windows in the winter and block incoming solar heat in the summer – without reducing the amount of natural light a room receives. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “an estimated $30 billion or more of energy is lost per year through […]

2008 Trends: Green Kitchen Countertops

It’s time to update that worn kitchen and you want to make informed, environmentally conscious choices for all aspects of the remodel. Countertops need to be selected with both aesthetic and functional considerations in mind; therefore we’re pleased to note that several companies offer green kitchen countertop materials that fulfill both requirements. […]

TerraMai - Rescued Wood Products

Located at the foot of Mt. Shasta in North central California, TerraMai has rescued more than 5 million board feet of old-growth wood, and put it back into service beautifully. TerraMai was founded in 1991 by Richard McFarland and Ericka Carpenter.  The goal for these former river guides and ski bums was “to save some […]

Earthweave 100% biodegradable green carpet

No, we’re not referring to the color green. Although that IS what we inherited with the purchase of our home. Needless to say, our indoor “lawn” met the same dire fate as the outdoor lawn. But, I digress - here’s  the news:
 
 
Earthweave offers a Bio-Floor line of carpet that is 100% biodegradable. No VOC emitting […]

sustainable bamboo cabinetry

Richard Goodman, owner of Laguna Bamboo, creates sustainable artistry for the home with his collection of custom-made bamboo cabinetry for both kitchens and baths. Bypassing traditional hardwoods in favor of rapidly reproducing bamboo, he crafts elegantly upscale pieces that are as practical as they are beautiful. Six door options provide ample opportunity for versatility and […]

benignly beautiful bamboo flooring

Bamboo flooring adds a hint of the exotic to any decor as well as being a remarkably renewable and resilient resource.  Eco Timber of Richmond, CA offers flooring crafted from bamboo, reclaimed woods and  certified sustainably - harvested hardwoods that are as easy on the eye as they are on the conscience.     
For more, visit ecotimber.com 

elegantly eco-friendly

   Being one of the most renewable resources on the planet, bamboo provides a responsible alternative to the harvesting of hardwoods and production of MDF. Rio Grande Imports offers a selection of sinks, vanities and pedestals for the bath with stylishly sleek designs that accentuate the unique linear grain of bamboo.  riograndeimports.com