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Sustainable Kitchen and Bath Products to Celebrate Earth Day
This year, Cosentino debuted HybriQ+ technology – a new production process that combines reused raw materials, along with 99% recycled water and 100% renewable energy for a sustainable kitchen and bath. Price available upon request. www.cosentino.com/usa/
Bertazzoni’s new induction cooktops provide quick, eco-friendly heat, precise control, easy cleanup and a sleek, clean design for a sustainable kitchen. Induction is more efficient (84%) than gas (40%) or electric (74%) cooktops. Prices start at $5,099. us.bertazzoni.com/
Designed in collaboration with architect and designer Daniel Germani, Elements by Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens is made entirely of stainless steel – which consists of 95% recycled materials. Made to order in Connecticut, the company also reduces product waste and limits shipping footprints for U.S. consumers. Price is available upon request. brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com
York Wallcoverings prints its wallcoverings on paper and non-woven substrates sourced from managed forests. A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, the manufacturer focuses on water-based inks and coatings, which don’t contain plastics or PVC and are eco-friendly. This Earth Day, York is partnering with non-profit organization One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every order placed on yorkwallcoverings.com from Monday April 19th to Sunday April 25th. Price is available upon request. www.yorkwallcoverings.com
American Standard’s SpaLet portfolio uses a double water spray system with dual nozzles, and users can also adjust everything from nozzle positioning and water/seat temperature to spray strength via the touch of a button. Switching over to a bidet reduces toilet paper consumption, which also has an impact from an environmental standpoint. The average U.S. household uses more than 250 rolls of toilet paper per year, which requires about 9,000 gallons of water and one whole tree to produce. Prices start at $1,093.95. www.americanstandard-us.com
Walker Zanger Studio is an affordable luxury line of tiles that includes a collection made of recycled glass. The recycled glass tiles are produced by melting down waste glass in furnaces heated to a temperature exceeding 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The molten glass is then formed into shapes, hand-trimmed and individually sanded to its final form. Price is available upon request. www.walkerzanger.com
Native Trails just launched a new charcoal finish in its NativeStone material for a more sustainable kitchen and bath. By adding jute – a natural, renewable vegetable fiber – to the proprietary concrete blend, Native Trails has reinvented the concrete look that is available in pearl, ash, slate, earth, and the new charcoal finish. NativeStone concrete makes use of natural resources, generates less waste and requires less energy than ordinary concrete production. Prices start at $1,425. nativetrailshome.com
The Awaken Showerhead from Kohler delivers three distinct sprays – wide coverage, intense drenching or targeted – while an ergonomically designed thumb tab smoothly transitions between sprays. The 2.0 gal/min (7.6 l/min) maximum flow rate showerhead is WaterSense certified and can help a building earn water efficiency points in the LEED Green Building Rating System. MSRP is $153.71. www.us.kohler.com
Moen’s new Fireclay sinks are composed of 100% eco-friendly and lead-free fireclay, which creates a chip-, heat- and stain-resistant surface that stands up to abrasive cleaners. A deep bowl accommodates many dishes and even large pots and pans and baking sheets, while the thick and durable material aids in minimizing sound during use. MSRP is $829 for a single-bowl sink. www.moen.com
The GROHE Essence Side-Handle Centerset Bathroom Faucet is WaterSense certified to reduce water consumption and CALGreen and CEC certified with a 1.2 gallons per minute flow rate. The faucet has a gently curved swivel spout and is available in finishes like hard graphite and brushed cool sunrise (shown here). Price is available upon request. www.grohe.us
Stone Forest’s Zen, Chalice and Papillon Bronze Vessels are handcrafted using traditional sandcasting methods. They are comprised of 100% recycled materials and are lead free. Each sink is finished, patinated and waxed by hand. Each piece has a living finish that evolves over time, which means no harsh sealers are used on the surface and the metal is allowed to oxidize naturally with use. Price is available upon request. stoneforest.com
ALVIC USA Syncron Structured Panels are designed to bring the one-of-a-kind patterns found in nature into spaces with sustainability in mind. These environmentally sound panels mimic materials such as wood, stone and marble that are costly to procure and are associated with negative environmental impacts due to extraction. This allows designers to incorporate traditional wood looks or exotic textures into sustainable kitchen and bath projects without contributing to deforestation or the degradation of natural resources. Price is available upon request. www.alvicusa.com