New Products - Green

Green Eggs & Ham in sable, Green Hornet in teal, Green Acres in Java, Green Light in bronze, Al Green in teal, and Green Day in Java, all recycled polyester by Trend Green. 818-701-7904; green-textiles.com. circle 806

You’ve heard of canned air. Now try canned light. The company that brought you the Greenest Lights on Earth collection has added repurposed canning jars as light fixtures. The Ball Jar Pendant is available with or without a base in clear or frosted glass. Other repurposed household items in the company’s repertoire include flashlights, wine bottles, and paint cans, all as pendants. 800-832-4482; conantmetalandlight.com. circle 819

Floor-to-ceiling gets new meaning with Tierra, a new natural fiber ceiling material made from 45 percent jute. In just 90 days, jute goes from seed to harvest, making Tierra eligible for LEED credits for rapidly renewable content. The noise-reducing material comes in 2-foot-square lay-in panels, like its traditional fiberglass counterparts. 877-276-7876; armstrong.com. circle 824

Fabric, wood, and other natural materials get a touch of glass with Livinglass Light. The translucent panels are available in 23 designs, including Onyx, Kimono Aqua, Ice, and Roman Coin. Each panel can be custom made in lengths up to 96 inches and widths up to 48 inches, and contribute to LEED credits for recycled content and use of regional materials. 800-846-0245; livinglass.com. circle 821

EcoVeil Naturals thermoplastic olefin in Linen White, Straw White, Fawn, Raffia, Flanders, Copper Beach, and Winter Grass by MechoShade Systems. 718-729-2020; mechoshadesystems.com. circle 801

ECOrx recycled SBR tire rubber and ColorMill EPDM flooring with ECOguard finish in ECOrocks Zuma by Ecore International. 717-295-3400; ecoreintl.com. circle 817

Eco Link recycled polyester-rayon in Wheat and Hay by Peacock Collection. 800-426-3720; thepeacockcollection.com. circle 809

Discarded corrugated cardboard boxes reach a more enlightened plane of existence once reincarnated as Scrap Lights. The lamps come in three shapes: hive, at 9 to 12 inches in diameter; disc at 14 to 17 inches; and bell at 15 to 16 inches. 206-420-3912; graypants.com. circle 820

Chalet cotton, bamboo, and hemp in Matterhorn; Casita polyester in Playa; and House Party polyester in White Russian, all by Brentano. 800-338-7210; brentanofabrics.com. circle 805

Torino cowhide in Blizzard, Eggshell, Birch, Tierra, Dandelion, Lemongrass, Tarragon, Bark, Salsa, Claret, Rust, Lager, Terrier, Java, Regatta, and Caviar by Garrett Leather. 800-342-7738; garrettleather.com.  circle 802

Bio_Antron nylon in white by Invista. 877-526-8766; invista.com. circle 816

Wind recycled polyester-bamboo in Flame by Teknion. 877-835-6466; teknion.com. circle 807

Avignon oak planks with natural oil finish in Cavari Antique, Cavari Blanc, Cavari Wash, Corsica Clear, Grenoble Rustic, Grenoble Smoke, Mistral Amber, Mistral Ebony, and Provencal Smoke by USF Contract. 877-292-4044; usfcontract.com. circle 812

Is cardboard the new black? Kraft Bank is certainly fashionable enough to make a case for it. Comprised of only cardboard and glue, the piece is of eco-conscious crafting and design—Tótora likens the "primitive" color to that of bark, stone, and earth. The bench measures nearly 71 by 20 by 16½ inches. 35-9134-1997; domingostotora.com.br. circle 726

As eco-consciousness matures beyond the reuse-and-recycle stage, forward-thinking manufacturers are broadening the definition of sustainability to include socially responsible business practices. This is all rather old news for Carolyn Wilson, who has spent the past 18 years forging a model of sustainable sourcing. Wilson founded Better World Arts as an importer of Kashmiri handicrafts; but the company's 1996 alliance with Kaltjiti Arts—an arts center in the remote northwest corner of South Australia—paved the way for today's cross-cultural collaborations. Anangu artists gather in a Port Adelaide studio to create aboriginal images, which are then turned into rugs, cushions, and jewelry by villagers in Kashmir's Himalayan region. But rather than merely collecting royalties, the Anangu artists are given ownership in the business, which in turn helps to support Kashmiri artisan communities some 6,000 miles away. Another fringe benefit: "When Anangu see their images, they respond spontaneously, often with song and story that belongs with the image," says Wilson. Now that's music to anyone's ears. 61-8-8240-3373; betterworldarts.com.au. circle 716

The glass in Profile Bamboo is as luminous as it is practical, suitable for all indoor and outdoor vertical applications, and even as residential flooring subjected to normal footwear. The handcrafted glass, available in such colorways as Nightsky and Agave, is made partially of bottle glass from curbside recycling programs. The bamboo field measures 3 inches by 9 inches, with 1-inch-by-9-inch and 1½-inch-by-9-inch trims. 800-278-8453; annsacks.com. circle 720

The May lounge chair is not only good-looking, it's also sensitive—to the environment. The chair, like most of the handcrafted pieces by this manufacturer, is made of reclaimed or locally sourced timber and naturally tanned leather straps. Choose from a walnut, cherry, maple, or eucalyptus frame. 866-599-6722; smcfurnishings.com. circle 725

With the look, hang, and performance of traditional vinyl wall coverings, the Recore Recycled Wall Technology collection is an effortless way to go green. The line, which includes Bolta, Essex, Genon, and Tower, can contribute up to six LEED credits. The wall coverings are stain resistant, washable, scrubbable, and—thanks to Omnova's Wallcovering Reclamation Program—recyclable. 330-836-4200; omnova.com. circle 727

With cylinders of glass orchestrated at varied heights like organ pipes, the Cyla Chandelier is as much art as it is lighting. Customizable in size and configuration, it is also ecologically friendly, with aluminum and brass free of plating or anodizing, partially recycled glass, and the option of LED lamping. The chandelier comes in 12 colors, from clear to dark purple; custom colors and finishes also are available. 212-475-0479; jgooddesign.com. circle 723

The recycled stainless steel Waterless Urinal reaches a new level of environmentalism—absolutely no liquid is needed to flush or evacuate. The durable 16-gauge, stainless steel-compliant product is wall mounted and can be installed to meet ADA requirements; it is certified green by IAPMO. The urinal is available in satin finish, the high-polish Mira finish, white gloss powder coat, and matte black powder coat. The unit measures 22 inches high by 13¾ inches wide by 20¼ inches deep. 800-591-9050; neo-metro.com. circle 721