Product News & Reviews

Masonite Offers Straw-Core Door With No Added Urea-Formaldehyde

Masonite’s Safe ‘N Sound Emerald door features a wheat-straw core, FSC-certified veneers, and adhesives with no added urea-formaldehyde.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2008

LEDs Get Energy Star Label, Amid Controversy

Just before a Department of Energy standard for Energy Star LEDs becomes effective, the Environmental Protection Agency announced its own standard, taking the industry by surprise.
Environmental Building News—September 1, 2008

Building-Integrated Wind Arrives at Logan International Airport

Environmental Building News—September 1, 2008

Energy-Efficient Water Coolers from Elkay and Halsey Taylor

Elkay and Halsey Taylor have introduced two pressure water filters, the VRCGRN and HVRGRN, respectively, with improved compressor and bubbler technology that lowers energy and water consumption.
Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Conserval Introduces Rooftop PV and Thermal Modules

Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Alpen Acquired by Serious Materials

Environmental Building News—August 1, 2008

Nanotech Textile Finish Gets (Mixed) Environmental Ratings

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Soy-Based Composite Introduced in Waterless Urinal

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Furniture Gets Multiple-Attribute Sustainability Certification

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008

Thermal Energy Storage Units Come Down in Size

Environmental Building News—July 1, 2008
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