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We are a green building supply showroom and design
center offering a full array of products and services to make your
home eco-friendly. Whether
you are remodeling, redecorating, or simply want to live a cleaner
life and use less energy in your home, 'g' has all the
answers as well as knowledgeable designers to put these ideas to
work for you.
KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
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Icestone - Made
from recycled glass and concrete. Produced by an environmentally
friendly manufacturing process in Brooklyn, New York. Reduces
the waste stream by redirecting glass from landfills.
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Paperstone - Paperstone
is an FSC-certified environmentally sustainable bio-composite
surface made with 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Its manufacture
takes far less energy and uses renewable resources unlike traditional
materials. Great for counter and table tops.
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Richlite - a
premiere manufacturer of paper-based fiber composites used for
a variety of architectural, food service, recreational and industrial
applications. All Richlite® materials are manufactured out
of environmentally sustainable resources harvested from certified
managed forests in North America. Great for counter and table
tops. |
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EcoTop -
A 50/50 blend of FSC certified post consumer recycled paper
and rapidly renewable bamboo fiber, bound with a new 100% water-based
system, these countertops are a solid surface with color throughout,
highly durable and customizable if you have a special color in
mind. The existing palette of 10 colors offers some lighter shades,
along with blues and greens. |
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Craft-Art
Wood Countertops -
Reclaimed Wood and Bamboo counters. The reclaimed woods come
from barns, warehouses, and other commercial buildings as
well as
pickle and vinegar barrels, and each have a unique look and
finish. The bamboo comes from a sustainably harvested rain
forest and is
available in several beautiful tones and finishes. Both offer
a warm and welcoming counter surface suitable for any style
kitchen or
bath. Also excellent for home office and entertainment surfaces. |
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Eco-Terr - Eco-Terr is an eco-friendly terrazzo with recycled
content which comes in tiles and slabs. This versatile material
creates a modern contemporary look and can be used in a variety
of applications from residential to light commercial.
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here to read more about Eco-Terr terrazzo flooring and countertops
on our Blog |
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Evergreen
Slate Company - We offer a full array of Vermont
and Welsh slate colors in a variety of sizes and textures,
providing varied architectural effects which contribute greatly
to the appearance and beauty of any building. All kinds of
surfaces can be created from structural slate including sinks,
countertops and backsplashes. |
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Vetrazzo -
The original recycled glass countertop in bold and dazzling
colors and combinations. |
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Eco
by Constantino -
Recycled glass, metals, mirror, crystallized ash, porcelain,
stone and corn. A delicate palette of earth tones to compliment
your kitchen, bath or hearth. Suitable for use as flooring
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CABINETS
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Norcraft
Cabinetry - Norcraft Cabinetry
was awarded the Environmental Stewardship Program Certification
in January 2007. Developed through the KCMA, the annual certification
enables cabinet manufacturers to demonstrate their ongoing commitment
to sound and sustainable environmental practices in the production
of their products in areas that impact the environment and their
community. |
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Canyon
Creek - Canyon Creek produces quality products
and has a history of being an environmental leader in the wood
products manufacturing industry. "Green" land-use,
manufacturing and construction strategies help reduce energy
consumption, environmental impact and depletion of natural resources.
Since 1990, Canyon Creek has become increasingly green by
focusing on energy/resource conservation, air quality, sustainable
products, recycling and manufacturing-waste management and
reduction. |
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Kirei
- Kirei Board is a strong, lightweight, durable,
environmentally friendly substitute for wood - usable
in furniture, cabinetry, casework, and interior design
elements. Manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw and
no-added formaldehyde adhesive, Kirei board brings a
beautiful new element to modern interior design. Kirei
Board is a composite panel board manufactured from reclaimed
stalks of the sorghum plant, poplar wood bonding layers
and KR Bond, an adhesive that emits no formaldehyde.
Strong, lightweight and environmentally friendly, Kirei
Board has been in use for wall covering, cabinetry, furniture,
flooring and other decorative and finished products since
1995.Kirei design elements can help your projects gain
LEED credit for environmentally friendly construction. |
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Young
Furniture - Young Furniture produces premium unfinished
cabinetry and furniture for both residential and commercial applications.
From kitchen and bath cabinetry to conference tables and credenzas,
their premium products are handcrafted to meet your unique needs.
Nothing is mass produced. Young Furniture offers exceptional
value in FSC certified custom cabinetry and furniture for both
residential and commercial applications. A new paradigm, unlimited
choice, exceptional value, environmentally responsible.
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Custom Cabinetry -
Look to us for custom cabinetry designs made from
FSC certified woods that are as eco-friendly as they are aesthetically
pleasing. Come to our design showroom and we’ll help
you design them from scratch or work from design ideas you
might already have. |
DECORATIVE HARDWARE
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Spectra
Décor LLC - Environmentally friendly, contemporary
cabinet hardware, door pulls and tile made from recycled
glass, cork and eco-resin.
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Serena Sea Stones - Cabinet knobs and drawer pulls.
Bring the natural and calming presence of the ocean to your home
with cabinet and drawer knobs made from real sea stones. The
Serena stone cabinet knobs and drawer pulls are made with ocean-smoothed
stones, hand-gathered in New England, securely mounted on solid
stainless steel posts. |
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Aurora Glass - Drawer Pulls Made from 100% recycled
glass. Clean, simple, functional design, these drawer pulls will
add a special touch to your fine cabinetry. They're a beautiful
addition to almost any style of cabinet and are available in
a variety of rich colors for a complimentary match to your home
decor. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes. |
FLOORING - WOOD FLOORING
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Model
Hardwoods -
Model Hardwood Inc. specializes in the production of pre-finished hardwood flooring.
Encouraging and endorsing sustainable forest management, Model A has implemented
a series of measures to optimize use of raw material, ensure renewal of forest
resources and protect other natural resources. |
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 EcoTimber -
Beautiful wood and bamboo flooring. Since 1992, EcoTimber has
been the only flooring company devoted to forest protection
and healthy homes. You can trust that an EcoTimber floor, no
matter which one you choose, meets the very highest environmental
standards.
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Plyboo - Durable,
laminated, kiln dried bamboo versatile enough to be used for
flooring, wall treatments and countertops. Along with bamboo,
the Plyboo company offers their newest contender, palm flooring
and plywood made from the hard, dark palm of coconut palms. Whether
choosing solid strips, veneer, squared, or plywood, either option
is versatile enough to add interest to any project. |
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Green Choice - Green Choice’s
Strand Woven products are made by taking strips and strands of
bamboo and weaving them together, then compressing them under
intense pressure and heat resulting in one of the hardest and
most stable flooring products on the market today. |
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Bettencourt
Wood - offers turn-key solutions to architects
and developers looking to increase LEED, and provides an
affordable and accessible source for raw, cut or finished
goods for homeowners. |
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Kirei
- Kirei Board is a strong, lightweight, durable,
environmentally friendly substitute for wood - usable in
furniture, cabinetry, casework, and interior design elements.
Manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw and no-added
formaldehyde adhesive, Kirei board brings a beautiful new
element to modern interior design. Kirei Board is a composite
panel board manufactured from reclaimed stalks of the sorghum
plant, poplar wood bonding layers and KR Bond, an adhesive
that emits no formaldehyde. Strong, lightweight and environmentally
friendly, Kirei Board has been in use for wall covering,
cabinetry, furniture, flooring and other decorative and
finished products since 1995.Kirei design elements can
help your projects gain LEED credit for environmentally
friendly construction. |
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Pioneer
Millworks - salvaged and reclaimed antique woods
recovered from old industrial buildings or selected from FSC
certified forests. 100% manufactured in the USA. |
TILING
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Fireclay -
Fireclay Tile uses recycled materials
and sustainable manufacturing practices. They make the highest
quality, most durable and aesthetic hand-made ceramic materials
using “old world” methods that are unique, affordable,
and “green.” Based in San Jose, CA, the
majority of their products are manufactured in the United States.
Fireclay Tile manufactures decorative tiles and architectural
details, along with a full line of field and trim tiles. Tiles
are hand-molded from extruded clays using recycled materials,
unprocessed stoneware clays, and minerals, giving their products
a truly natural look with lifelong durability.
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TerraGreen -
From the porcelain look of Terra Traffic, the contemporary styling
of Terra Elements, or the richness of Terra Metallics, Terra
Green is much more than a recycled content tile - it's a style
statement. |
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Sandhill
Industries - Sandhill Industries offers a 100% recycled
glass tile in a large variety of colors and sizes. Our glass
can compliment or create a room. The artistry of glass tile can
be used to bring any design to life. Accentuate with their mosaics
or focus your interior on their subtle colors and translucent
beauty. Your options are limitless! |
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Crossville
Echo Recycled Glass - Crafted by artisans using centuries-old
techniques, Echo Recycled Glass
captures, refracts, and bends light in a manner reminiscent
of sunlight playing
on water. Its luminous color palette comprises 15 luxuriant shades.
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on our Blog |
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Crossville
Color Blox - Color Blox Porcelain Stone® tile
celebrates the infinite possibilities
of color. Color Blox
combines a fresh yet sophisticated
palette of 20 colors with subtle
variations in shading and a smooth,
minimalist texture. The result is a
visually dynamic material that
instantly sparks the imagination.
With its extensive selection of colors,
each of which coordinates with at
least two to three other colors,
Color Blox offers the versatility to
create uniquely colorful spaces. |
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Crossville
Eco -
EcoCycle is a realistic stone look
that exudes a feeling of warmth and rustic elegance. Designers
seeking an eco-friendly tile no longer have to sacrifice aesthetic
appeal; with eight rich, earth-toned colors, EcoCycle is beautifully
at home in any environment. |
FLOORING - CARPETING
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Earthweave - Earth
Weave Carpet Mills, Inc. is in business to manufacture and promote
renewable resource floor covering products for the 21st Century.
Our commitment lies not in recycling petrochemical products,
but rather in taking advantage of the ultimate manufacturer;
Mother Nature and her renewable natural resources. Using Mother
Nature's vast renewable resources, Earth Weave will manufacture
innovative, high quality floor coverings for both residential
and light commercial applications. |
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Flor - FLOR’s face constructions are nylon, others are
natural fibers like hemp or wool. The backings are a composite,
made up of some recycled materials. All FLOR products recycle
and all have the lowest VOC (new carpet smell) in the industry.
FLOR tiles can also be recycled and made into new tiles! |
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Nature's
Carpet - Nature's Carpet is made of 100% wool, a
rapidly renewable resource. The backing is made of jute,
a natural fiber, held in place with natural rubber latex.
The result is an ultra-low toxicity floor covering which
actually improves indoor air quality for your health and
comfort. Offered in natural wool hues or vegetable dyes. |
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Design Materials,
Inc. -
Natural rugs made from an array of fibers including a Naturals
collection made of sisal, reed (seagrass & mountaingrass),
and woven into a distinctive array of textures, a Wool collection
woven and tufted into unique styles and woven soft vinyl for
high traffic resiliency.
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FLOORING - ENTRYWAY
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Poona - Natural coir entryway flooring, made of resilient
coconut husks. Durable, resistant to insects and convenient for
preventing entryway dirt from coming into the home. |
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Mat’s
Inc. - Entrance systems and matting solutions for
any commercial application, most made from recycled materials.
Modular tiles, grills, and flooring are functional, aesthetic
and environmentally-friendly crossing three lines of business:
Entrance and Matting Systems, Sports Flooring and Contract
Floor Covering. |
FLOORING - ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
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Marmoleum - A
natural linoleum floor covering made exclusively from natural
raw materials. Extremely durable, Marmoleum has an extended choice
of colors and designs and a Topshield finish to reduce the need
for cleaning and maintenance. An optimal flooring choice for
home, office, schools and government buildings. |
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Capri
Cork - Capri cork is dedicated to offering high quality
surfaces, textures and coverings which are earth friendly, long
lasting, easy to clean and good looking. All Capri products contribute
to LEED credits, Habitus Cork (and under Habitus Cork put “Cork
Mosaic is a renewable resource, literally recycled from the cork
stopper industry’s byproduct and then fashioned into sheets
of circular patterns. Cork Mosaic insulates and is water resistant,
making it perfect for bathroom floors and walls, kitchens, children’s
rooms, music rooms, libraries and dens. When Cork Mosaic is installed,
it simultaneously infuses a bathroom with warmth and sophistication,
transforming a living space into the haven we all seek.
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Globus
Cork - 36 colors, 21 shapes and sizes, 21 pattern
ideas - truly the most versatile cork flooring available.
Durable, beautiful, affordable.
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Re-Tire - The ‘Re’ in Re-Tire is the recycled content
of both post-consumer and post-industrial waste used in various
proportions in the Re-Tire color lines. The ‘Tire’ is
SBR synthetic rubber made from old tire scrap. The Re-tire collection
from Capri includes Kaleidoscope, Shades of Black, and The Basics,
offered in rolls and tiles, in 4, 6 and 9mm. Re-tire, which contributes
to LEED credits, offers a fresh new look to recycled rubber flooring. |
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Decoria - Decoria
Luxury Vinyl Wood Planks and Tiles. Slip resistant vinyl tiles
and planks that replicate traditional floor designs like fine
grain wood, marble and granite. |
DECK SUPPLIES
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Correct Deck -
Correct Building Products is the manufacturer of CorrectDeck,
a composite decking material made from 60% recycled hardwood
sawdust and 40% polypropylene. |
WINDOWS, DOORS & STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
INSULATION
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