Green Companies
The NKBA is proud to present these articles and position statements from our manufacturing members who are committed to sustainability in the products they offer. These companies have partnered with the NKBA to promote the importance of green design and products in educational courses, chapter programs, and conference sessions.
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TOTO
TOTO offers a wide array of sustainable water and energy technologies that provide healthier lifestyles and protect the environment. The company was the Platinum Sponsor of the NKBA's MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II and is currently a sponsor of the NKBA's Experience Green course and chapter program.
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GE Monogram
Through its ecomagination initiative, GE is developing innovative solutions to meet the need for more efficient sources of energy, reduced emissions, and clean water. GE also collaborates with the NKBA to support green design through its sponsorship of the Experience Green course and chapter program.
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Lutron Electronics
All Lutron Electronics solutions save energy and protect the environment while enhancing visual experience, personal comfort, productivity, and safety—making light greener and better. Lutron is also an NKBA partner through its sponsorship of the Experience Green course and chapter program.
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Bosch
Bosch has taken significant steps to reduce the eco-footprint of its manufacturing process, becoming the first manufacturer in the world to discontinue the use of CFCs in refrigeration production. Bosch partnered with the NKBA by serving as the Gold Sponsor of MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II.
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Rheem
Hot water is key to delivering the bathroom of your clients’ dreams. "Smarter Hot Water" means delivering the right solution for each and every bath project. Rheem Water Heating is the only U.S. manufacturer of tank, tankless and solar water heating systems, offering your clients a full range of choices. Rheem has also collaborated with the NKBA in developing and sponsoring the new Sustainable Bath Award in the annual NKBA Design Competition.
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Huntwood Industries
Through carefully managed materials purchased from certified vendors to a ultra-low VOC finishing process to the recycling of surplus application materials, Huntwood leads the way in eco-friendly cabinetry. The NKBA was proud to have Huntwood as a sponsor at MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II.
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IceStone
By transforming post-consumer recycled glass into durable and beautiful countertops and surfaces, IceStone was the first durable surfaces company to earn Cradle to Cradle Silver certification for environmentally friendly products. IceStone also served as the Silver Sponsor of the NKBA's MasterClass Conference 2007: Green Fusion II.
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Additional NKBA member companies with green initiatives are as follows:
Vetrazzo
Vetrazzo believes that a green product should do more than just use recycled materials or avoid release of dangerous airborne toxins - it should solve an environmental problem. Vetrazzo does that by creating a new market for waste glass, including glass that cannot be recycled into other products.
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Broan-NuTone
As the leader in residential ventilation, Broan-NuTone continually strives to help millions of Americans improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their homes. Broan-NuTone is committed to incorporating practices into everything they do so that their processes help protect the outdoor environment. At the same time, Broan-NuTone strives to develop, engineer, and manufacture forward-thinking residential ventilation and built-in products that greatly improve the overall indoor environment.
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Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC is a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures, faucets, fittings, and bathroom suites for the residential, commercial, and hospitality construction markets. The company is committed to sustaining the environment through resource conservation and building best practices. Gerber is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is a partner in the U.S. EPA WaterSense Program.
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Price Pfister
Price Pfister®, a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial kitchen and bath fixtures and bath accessories, has proudly announced that it has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense® program to help consumers save water for future generations and reduce costs on their utility bills. The goal of WaterSense is to decrease consumers' indoor and outdoor water use by promoting high-efficiency products and simple water-saving practices.
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Diva
Diva's mission is to use resources efficiently to preserve the environment and save energy, developing highly efficient products that consume less and save money; contributing to a healthy planet for current and future generations. Diva wants their appliances to stand out for the contribution they make in protecting the environment during their lifespan.
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Kenyon Custom
Kenyon Custom ceramic electric cook tops are considered green and energy efficient as they provide a uniform surface with spring-loaded burners underneath the glass that provide for maximum efficiency of heat transfer. The absence of replacement and maintenance parts translates into cost and landfill savings-green from cradle-to-grave.
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Liebherr
ActiveGreen is a corporate mission to achieve the highest ENERGY STAR® rating, to set the example and encourage other North American manufacturers to be RoHS compliant, as Liebherr did in mid-2007, and to have the least damaging effect on the environment through responsible manufacturing practices.
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DRS & Associates
DRS & Associates has taken their environmentally friendly efforts to the next level by partnering with One Percent for the Planet, a coalition of businesses that donate one percent of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. DRS & Associates hopes to proactively work full time to rebuild and save endangered forests, address global warming issues, and protect wildlife that will make a difference for all business owners and consumers alike.
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Moen Incorporated
Moen Incorporated is determined to be the industry leader for outstanding sustainability practices in both products offered and business processes employed. This leadership role extends beyond their doors-they also encourage their suppliers to meet standards of social responsibility.
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Niagara Conservation
Niagara Conservation Corporation's mission is to provide our customers with the highest quality of water and energy conservation products and solutions. We will couple the delivery of our innovative and cutting edge products with unsurpassed customer service to ensure that consumers receive the greatest level of benefit from the use of our products with the least amount of impact on our environment.
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Miele
Miele has a long history of environmental leadership. Every detail is considered from the production process and shipping, to household use and to the appliance’s ultimate disposal. Miele’s production facilities operate to strict DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental performance standards and Miele recently signed the CECED code of conduct to support human rights and environmental protection globally.
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StoneImpressions
StoneImpressions is committed to protecting the environment through the efficient use and stewardship of human and natural resources.
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Brondell
The world's faucets are running dry. From the West Coast to the East Coast, lakes are drying up, reservoirs have dropped to record lows, snow packs are melting faster than ever and there is simply not enough water to go around. The US government predicts that at least 36 states will have water shortages in the next five years. And yet, we continue to waste water. 40% of our indoor household water is literally flushed down the toilet. With over 220 million residential toilets nationwide, that equates to 6.8 billion gallons daily. Crazy? Brondell thinks so. With the release of their new product, the Ecoflow, Brondell is putting the lid on water waste.
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Fagor
By now, it's common knowledge that our everyday activities have an impact on the natural environment. It is with this in mind that Fagor America, Inc., the worldwide leader in built-in induction cooktops, designs stylish, Euro-styled products combined with the energy efficient features that many people are beginning to demand.
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Fisher & Paykel
Long before the recent push for green products, Fisher & Paykel Appliances was envisioning and creating energy efficient and environmentally beneficial appliances for the home.
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