We support the concept that sound environmental practices add inherent value to our products. Environmental stewardship is reflected in three important ways: our sustainable use of natural resources, our reduction in waste, and reformulating our materials and processes to be among the best and most efficient in the industry. This translates not only into a better company, but a better product and most importantly, a better world. We strives to understand and utilize recycled and rapidly-renewable materials and suppliers or strategic partners who practice responsible stewardship. We consider this policy to include the effective use of raw materials and finding ways to recycle and or reuse our by-products. We favor the use of recycled-content materials when feasible. We support any and all organized recycling programs and participate as a matter of corporate philosophy. Stop by or call one of our showrooms to explore the endless design opportunities for you kitchen, bath, or office cabinets.

Recycled wood, and wood from renewable forests, is available for framing, sheathing, and flooring, It's "green" because it comes from "sustainable" forests whose careful management means that their biodiversity, productivity, and capacity for regeneration is maintained. Consider these eco-friendly woods:

Lyptus, the hardwood grown on plantations in Brazil that meet standards recognized by PEFC, an international organization that endorses credible sustainable-forestry programs. Lyptus, a natural hybrid of two species of eucalyptus, is ready for harvest in 14 to 16 years. The wood comes in color variations ranging from light pinkish to a dark cherry. Solid, dense, and stable, Lyptus can be used for flooring, cabinets, molding, and lumber.

Cork flooring combines the beauty of a natural material with the comfort of a cushioned surface that eliminates static shock. It is durable, sound absorbing, and a great insulator a good choice for walls, ceilings, floors.

Bamboo rejuvenates quickly. It offers variety in both color and grain; it's useful for flooring, plywood, lumber, and cabinetry.

From manufactured specialty modules to prepackaged units to site installed systems to an extensive component inventory, Sun Wize meets your power needs using photovoltaic (PVC) technology. Our solar electric systems supply reliable power where and when you need it. We design our products and systems for maximum efficiency and minimum on-site construction time and operation costs. Our Pre-assembled systems are complete, fully integrated power supplies designed to meet the requirements of your project. All systems are easy to order, factory assembled, and simple to install and commission. Always Build Green designs custom systems and products to satisfy specific load and environmental requirements. This web site will help you understand the cost and benefits of solar. http://www.clean-power.com/nyserda/ Please visit our Energy Section to learn more.

The right insulation will provide a seal for your home that saves you money and conserves fuel. Spray foam is far more energy-efficient than traditional insulating methods. It provides structural integrity, high thermal resistance, an airtight seal, and a moisture barrier. An added benefit: A good spray-foam insulating seal will allow fewer allergens and less pollen and dust to enter your home. Spray foam is even more effective when combined with recycled cotton insulation (which, made almost entirely from recycled denim jeans, is highly effective at absorbing sound). Adding the cotton boosts the insulation's "R-value", a term used to indicate resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating efficiency. Spray-foam insulation can cost twice as much as conventional methods of insulation, but it forms so effective a seal that your heating and cooling costs will be dramatically reduced. An airtight home requires a mechanical venting system to bring fresh air into the home. Panasonic offers a whisper-quiet unit (a large home can require several units); view this new system at www.panasonic.com.

We are one of the leading all-green distributors of environmentally friendly wood products. All of our wood products are Forest-Safe™ which means that we buy only from those mills who's forestry practices have been independently certified to conform with the most rigorous standards as set by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

All of our newly manufactured lumber and plywood comes stamped with the mills Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certification number, which allows it to be traced back to the originating well-managed forest. Traceability assures you and your clients that the wood source for their project was harvested in a sustainable manner.

BLUWOOD is the name given a family of wood frame building components with a proprietary factory applied, two-part coating technology.

The first part of this technology is an Infusion-Film that forms a water-repellent semi vapor permeable film interlocking with the wood fibers to provide controlled topical and subsurface moisture absorption. The Infusion Film is also specially formulated to resist mold growth on the cured surface of the film.

The second part of this technology is the Perfect Barrier DOT Wood Preservative, a proven fungicide and insecticide that provides protection from rot fungi and wood ingesting insects, including termites. www.bluwood.com

Looking for siding that captures the look and feel of wood in a natural but more durable material? Consider FiberCement siding. With a number of lap, shapes and vertical profiles to choose from, the FiberCement texture is a less porous surface that holds paint well, you’ll spend more time admiring your home and less time worrying about maintaining it. FiberCement Siding products are manufactured using 30% post-industrial recycled fly ash. This helps our environment by diverting more than 50,000 tons of fly ash from landfills every year. The water used in our manufacturing plants is also recycled, resulting in a yearly savings of more than 1.5 billion gallons of water. These qualities, in addition to the durability of FiberCement Siding, make our product the best choice for your home and for the environment.

Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment. One method of Green Building is known as sustainable design, meansing the use of renewable material. Cotton Fiber Insulation is made from one of natures greatest sustainable commodities, cotton. It is also a major component in a structure's envelope by providing energy efficiency which reduces the consumption of non-renewable energy resources.

By installing Cotton Fiber Insulation in your home, you are helping conserve the earth's resources as well as provide your family with a safe, comfortable environment. You may also qualify for the US Green Building Council's LEED program. Visit their website for more information. www.usgbc.gov

Always Build Green offers a selection of durable FSC-certified hardwood decking products. Selected for longevity and natural beauty, each of these species provides a classic and smart alternative to chemically treated lumber and plastic composites. We offer a full range of sizes and can deliver to most destinations within a week. Whether you are a homeowner looking to build your own deck or a distributor looking for a consistent supplier of FSC durable decking products, we can meet your needs.

Sloan's SOLIS™ EAF-275 solar-powered faucet incorporates the latest advancements in solar-powered technology and leading-edge electronics for energy and water savings. Works with ambient light, like a solar-powered calculator. The SOLIS faucet with its integrated Power Plant storage cell, transforms light from any source into electrical energy. Besides solar power, the SOLIS EAF-275 faucet offers many advantages including an 0 .5 gpm aerator regulates water flow and an electronic sensor that automatically turns water on/off.

Our Durapalm® palmwood comes from plantation grown coconut palms, which are in abundance throughout much of the world. Palms produce nuts for up to 80 years, then non-producing palms are removed and replaced. Coconut palmwood can vary greatly in color and density. We use only the hard, dark palm for our look and durable surface. Durapalm® palmwood flooring and palmwood plywood are made from multiple layers of palm, creating both stable and durable flooring and plywood products of great beauty.

As the rainforest continues to be tapped for timber needs, coconut palms have been an overlooked and under utilized resource. We hope that through our work, palmwood will one day be recognized as a valuable building resource and help reduce rainforest harvesting.

In the northern part of the U.S., windows that bear the ENERGY STAR label are required to include features that reduce heat loss. The most common way to reduce heat loss is by using glass with a Low-E coating: a microscopically thin metal coating applied to the glass by the manufacturer. We have many choices for high quality windows. For a window price quote, you can either e-mail or fax your window specifications. Offering an endless variety of options, we are sure that we can create the perfect windows and doors for your needs. Fax your quote to (203) 849-9494.

Durapalm® palmwood flooring is made from multiple layers of palm, creating both a stable and durable flooring product of great beauty. These tongue and groove planks come in lengths from two to six feet in length and are provided as unfinished or prefinished flooring. Durapalm can be installed by either a nail-down or glue-down method following procedures laid out by NOFMA, National Oak Floor Manufacturer's Association, and the NWFA, National Wood Flooring Association.

Durapalm palmwood flooring is easy to maintain using industry standard cleaning and maintenance procedures.

PaperStone is a unique composite material with a soft and smooth appearance much like soapstone. Made from recycled paper cashew nut oils and water-based resins, Paperstone is non-toxic, stain resistant, repairable and has extreme heat resistance. Because it is so dense it is impervious to moisture and therefore will not support bacteria growth. This makes it easy to clean and very practical for kitchen countertops, vanity tops as well as desks, shelving and window ledges.