New Products - Green

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

The Cogent Group offers four seating upholsteries and two panel fabrics made of antimony-free polyester: Connect, Geode Vertical, Geode Seating, Tides, Traxx, and Wink. The line is the first PET fabric collection to comply with the new Cradle-to-Cradle V2 requirements, which prohibit heavy metals. Available from 54 to 60 inches, each is rub-tested to 60,000 double rubs. 800-333-9939; steelcase.com. circle 717

The Solar System inspired Big Dots and Eco-Pile, two patterns in the Earthy Greens line. Functionally, though, the collection "thinks globally," using recycled content. Big Dots incorporates Crypton Green technology and is woven from post-consumer recycled polyester. Eco-Pile's chenille surface blends biodegradable viscose and post-consumer recycled cotton fibers. The two feature earthy colorways—six for the dot-and-multi-stripe Big Dots pattern and seven for Eco Pile. They measure 54 inches wide; Big Dots is rub-tested to 82,000 double rubs and Eco-Pile to 100,000. 212-366-1146; sinapearson.com. circle 724

Perhaps Edvard Munch was onto something when he visualized a scream in his famous painting. What does a cry look like in chair form? Bannavis Andrew Sribyatta envisions the Scream as a wide, curvy aluminum and stainless steel sculpture that resembles a gaping mouth. The piece measures 36 inches wide and deep by 30 inches high. 305-722-2999; projectimportexport.com. circle 722

Get wild with eHome, Victor Group's newest eco-friendly fabric collection. Zebra prints not your thing? No worries. eHome features a wide variety of colors and styles for residential use, all developed with recycled yarns. Part of the Eco Intelligence line, eHome fabrics contribute to LEED credits for recycled content. 877-277-9897; victorgroup.com. circle 718

Corrugated cardboard and metal seem unlikely sources of inspiration, but those are exactly the cues used to create the deeply textured Corrugae. Made with Second-Look Recycled Technology, Corrugae comes in 21 colors and is made of 20-ounce, Type II vinyl with water-based inks and adhesives. It measures 52 to 54 inches wide. Through Second-Look, it contributes to LEED certification and can be reclaimed and recycled. 502-458-1502; versawallcovering.com. circle 719

For use as counters and cutting surfaces, Traditional Bamboo Countertops are a green chef's dream. This flooring, panel, and veneer manufacturer uses sustainably harvested bamboo and a food-safe, formaldehyde-free adhesive for the countertops. The vertical grain, caramelized bamboo face, and contrasting chestnut-strand bamboo core are pre-finished with a food-safe combination of mineral oil and beeswax. They contribute to LEED credits for rapidly renewable resources and low-emitting materials. Available in two sizes: 30 by 96 by 1½ inches, and 36 by 72 by 1½ inches. 800-929-6333; teragren.com. circle 715

This family-run flooring company is breaking new ground with its Au Natural rubber flooring. Natural rubber is a rapidly renewing resource, from rubber trees that are tapped approximately every two days, and have an average lifespan of 25 years. With 81 standard shades and custom coloring available, this fashionable, functional, and durable option will have users floored. 718-526-7890; allstaterubber.com. circle 601

The sculptural Stingray stool, crafted with 99.9 percent renewable birch, seeks to mimic the gentle curves of the sea creature in motion. The glues and lacquers used in its production have been carefully selected for their durability and low environmental impact. Yates has made other versions in American ash and Tulip wood, and will consider other woods upon request. The stool measures 17 inches wide by 15 inches deep by 19 inches high. Also available, the smaller Stingray Junior measures 16 inches high. 44-1670-730-784; jolyonyates.com. circle 590

The leaf print on Aspen eco wallpaper brings the outdoors in. The wallpaper is made from FSC-certified managed timber sources and uses only water-based inks with no VOCs or solvents. Even the packaging is eco-friendly: It's made of a compostable, corn-based material. Rolls are 33 feet long and 20½ inches wide, with a straight design match that repeats every 25 inches. 800-554-0887; grahambrown.com. circle 594

The candy colors and honeycomb core of the Panelite Bonded Series make for a sweet spot for light. The core—initially developed for the aerospace industry for its strength-to-weight ratio—is available with a ¼-inch polycarbonate tubular cell; a random mix tubular core of ¼-inch and 1/8-inch cells; and an aluminum hexagonal honeycomb. These bonded series panels require less material, shipping, and labor, and their ability to transmit daylight helps contribute to LEED certification. Facing comes in gloss or satin, and clear or colored, ranging from light blue to bronze. 212-947-8292; panelite.us. circle 599

Talk about a conversation piece. The Prunt Vases, from Portland, Oregon-based Esque Studio, are inspired by animation. These hand-blown, knobbed beauties—designed by Justin Parker—indeed look as if they could spring to life. They measure approximately 10 inches to 14 inches high, and come in indigo, orange, and smoke. 503-289-6392; esque-studio.com. circle 592

Pure Style fabrics put equal emphasis on “pure” and “style.” Each of the 55 available items in the line is made with organic, recycled, or sustainable fibers. The fabrics are also made with low-impact dyes and finished using environmentally responsible treatment processes. Depending on the individual fabric, the line measures 50 to 55 inches wide and tests from 15,000 to 30,000 double rubs. 800-333-3777; robertallendesign.com. circle 597

Perfect for columns and other curved surfaces, Palm Panel Flex and Mosaic offers a tropical look thanks to coconut shells. Natural color variation is achieved by using coconuts at different stages of ripening, and a small space between each hand-placed chip leaves room for grout. The panels are available with or without resin, which comes in a wide range of colors including custom finishes. Panels can be fitted with Flex backing in zero-formaldehyde–emitting cork or mesh, or in Omarno's standard plywood backing. The panels contribute to LEED credits for recycled content and low-emitting materials, and each measures 12 inches square. 44-20-8870-9372; omarno.com. circle 595