Sustainability

Mr. Bamboo Inc. creates durable, solid-strand woven bamboo flooring. Bamstrand has low VOC levels and installs with nails or glue. Bamloc, with no VOCs, installs via a locking design.
www.mrbambooflooring.com
888-672-2628

UV-cured UVMax powder-coating finishes from DVUV contain no solvents, VOCs or PVC. The finished MDF panels are made from 100% recycled wood. The MDF is also certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
www.dvuv.com
216-741-5511

Insite and Duraplast biodegradable foamboards from Gilman Brothers contain a recycled-content foam center, formulated with bio resins that degrade in landfills in one to five years. Insite uses an SFI-certified paper liner. Duraplast has a water-proof polystyrene liner.
www.gilmanbrothers.com
800-852-4220

Outwater's Energy-efficient LED puck lights consume 1.25 watts per fixture yet have illumination similar to a 20-watt halogen bulb. The bulbs last up to 50,000 hours, emit low heat and generate no UV radiation.
www.outwater.com
800-631-8375

Better Containers creates reusable shopping totes that can carry branded logos as well as products. The handle of the Easy Shopper bag uses an insert to hold graphics that can be changed out as needed. Small plastic clips hold the bag inside a shopping cart.
www.bettercontainers.com
800-831-6049

Lumicor R4 resin panels are certified to meet LEED material content standards. Lumiclear R4 includes 50% recycled material yet maintains high clarity. Recycled Glass R4 contains 100% recycled crushed glass.
www.lumicor.com
888-586-4267

X-Board from Xanita sandwiches a paper honeycomb core between outer layers of recyclable laminate. Designers can print on the material with screen or flatbed printing techniques. Mondi and Xtreme panels, made from 100% fiber-based Kraft board, resist water and moisture.
www.xanitausa.com
678-407-6887

Dump bins and Mult-T Bins from Concept Data Display use polypropylene panels for graphics. The panels and clips can be recycled, leaving the bin to be reused as needed.
www.concept-data.com

Retailcom's Thinlite illuminated display panel uses up to 90% less power than traditional fluorescent displays. A Thinlite display has a lifespan of 100,000 hours, eliminating the need for changing light bulbs.
www.retailcom.com
800-229-5098

Skyblend Plus MDF panel from Roseburg contains recycled wood fiber content and is manufactured with no added urea formaldehyde. The durable panel resists warping and has a dense core, and fabricators can shape or finish it without grain and pitting problems.
www.roseburg.com
800-245-1115