Whether we’re talking about appliances or recycled glass-supported concrete, sustainability’s benefits to a home and its owners are as important as how a product is made.
Our 2026 roster includes items that demonstrate how environmentally friendly products promote healthy living. For veteran companies, reappearing on our list reinforces their sustainability commitments. For first timers, it’s a chance to demonstrate their dedication to green living.
Whirlpool KitchenAid 360° Max Jets Third Rack Dishwasher with ProDry System
This KitchenAid dishwasher’s sustainability profile is built on energy and water efficiency, intelligent resource management, and solving common household inefficiencies. The core sustainability feature is its Energy Star V7 Certification, meaning it exceeds government standards for energy efficiency, supports environmental goals and reduces user utility costs. Its overall design integrates technologies that prevent wasteful operation, optimizing performance across every cycle.
The unit’s Automatic Door Open Dry System achieves an energy-efficient dry by automatically opening the door four inches post-cycle. Instead, the machine relies on natural ventilation, significantly reducing energy usage compared to continuous use of a heating element.
In addition, the ProWash Cycle uses sensors to measure soil levels and dynamically adapts the wash time and water temperature, ensuring that only the necessary amount of energy is used for any load.
SKS 36-inch Integrated Column Freezer and Refrigerator
Designed as a fully integrated, flush-installed system, the columns provide generous storage capacity while maintaining a seamless architectural aesthetic.
At the sustainable design’s core is a spacious, bead-blasted, all-metal interior engineered to maintain temperatures within 1 degree Fahrenheit. This precise temperature control preserves freshness longer, helping reduce food waste. Adjustable shelving, Lift and Go bins, and soft-close doors enhance usability while helping maintain stable internal temperatures and minimizing energy loss.
The unit’s ThinQ platform functions as an energy command center, offering monitoring tools, usage analytics, and remote management capabilities. And the AI Fresh Technology learns household routines and automatically adjusts cooling performance, anticipating high-use periods while conserving energy during low activity times.
LG Induction Single Smart Range with Air Fry
Key features include ProBake Convection, which uses a dual-speed fan for even heat distribution and more efficient cooking, and an integrated Air Fry mode that creates crispy results with little to no oil—reducing extra appliances and energy use. Smart connectivity available through LG ThinQ enables remote control, guided cooking, maintenance alerts via ThinQ Care, and energy-conscious monitoring.
Standout sustainability highlights include induction technology for faster, more energy efficient heat transfer, multifunction cooking capabilities that reduce the need for multiple appliances, and EasyClean technology that cleans with water in just 10 minutes, minimizing harsh chemicals and lowering energy use.
Fotile 3-in-1 In-Sink Dishwasher
Fotile’s ENERGY Star certified 3-in-1 In-Sink Dishwasher features an Intelligent 360° Cleaning System, high-temperature sanitization, and pasteurizing convection drying to ensure that dishes come out spotless, safe, and completely dry—no towel needed. It’s also a water miser, using only 1.6 gallons per cycle—compared to 3 to 6 gallons from models by competitors—during its powerful cleaning performance.
The unit’s rotary sprays and all-angle water spray design enable the dishwasher’s contents get thoroughly washed and rinsed without blind spots. The dishwasher accurately calculates the water jet’s spray and angles to create a water-fall-like blanket for thorough deep cleaning.
There’s also a health benefit. A unique heating element heats the water up to 158 degrees, eliminating 99.99 percent of E Coli Staphylococcus Aureus and other common bacteria from dishes and tableware.
ShowerPot Water Recycling Bins Holdster Recycling Toilet
The battle against the global water crisis begins at home. The ShowerPot Foundation has a simple and effective way to help that cause. The nonprofit domestically produces the world’s first and only Recycling Bins for Water, a three-piece tool that encourages efficient water use on different levels.
With a “Holdster,” a user can repurpose greywater from a shower, reducing waste from 10 to 25 gallons to as little as 2 gallons per use. Meanwhile, a Holdster can make an existing low-flow toilet even more efficient by enabling a user to turn off the tap water supply entirely or keep it as a backup. Reduced water usage saves the homeowner money, lessens the strain on the local water supply, and cuts the amount of energy needed by a city to process and transport water.
Many cities offer Holdsters to homeowners for free. And, all Holdsters are made from recycled and recovered ocean plastics.
NuvoH2O Pro 7000 Saltless Water Softener System
It starts with multi-stage filtration. Then, a built-in UV filter adds another layer of protection by targeting bacteria and viruses, resulting in cleaner, safer and better-tasting water from every tap. The system includes a Moen Smart Water Valve for leak detection, real-time alerts and flow tracking data sent straight to a homeowner’s phone.
Also, Pro 7000 doesn’t use electricity or wastewater, and results in less plastic waste because households are not relying on bottled water.
Duravit Collection One Two-Piece Toilet
Duravit’s Collection One Two-Piece Toilet underscores the brand’s commitment to local, carbon-neutral production. The company’s production facility fires sanitary ceramics using electric roller kilns powered by hydroelectric power, with 99.6 percent of energy sourced from renewables.
Meanwhile, the toilet’s timeless design, combined with the brand’s innovative creation, improves the quality and longevity of the ceramics, conserving resources, saving energy and emissions, actively contributing to sustainability. It is crafted with the brand’s ceramic protective glaze, DuraShield, which creates a nearly pore-free surface for easy cleaning and features positively charged metal ions that eliminate 99.9 percent of bacteria within 24 hours.
Additionally, the Two-Piece Toilet features Duravit’s Rimless flushing technology, which rinses the inside of the bowl using less water per flush. The open design of the toilet rim enables an efficient and powerful flush, even with small water volumes.
A.O. Smith Voltex MAX Smart Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
Voltex MAX, available in 40-, 50-, 66- and 80-gallon capacities, uses heat from the surrounding air to heat water, saving up to $600 per year on operating costs compared to standard electric water heaters of similar capacity. Vacation mode and guest mode also save money by adjusting to hot water demand in the home.
The Voltex MAX has advanced tank protection, including a stainless steel CoreGard anode rod, Blue Diamond glass lining, and DynaClean automatic sediment-cleaning—designed to protect the tank from the corrosive effects of water and extend the life of the water heater.
Lochinvar Centrus Air to Water Hydronic Heat Pump
Historically, airsource heat pumps struggle in cold climates, losing capacity as temperatures drop. Homeowners are forced to purchase larger units just to keep their homes and water warm. Centrus solves this problem using ComfortLoch technology, a combination of advanced control logic, a dual-pipe heat exchanger and two expansion valves. This dual-loop refrigerant system optimizes efficiency and maintains a high heating capacity at ambient temperatures as low as
minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit.
By utilizing a reversible refrigerant loop, the system provides high-performance cooling—eliminating the need for an additional air conditioning unit. Its design further minimizes waste through smart automation, an intuitive remote control that allows the unit to automatically switch between heating and cooling as temperatures shift.
Rinnai REHP Series Electric Heat Pump Water Heater
REHP is duct-ready for indoor use, requires zero clearance for tight spaces, and includes integrated side handles for easier placement. An industry-leading variable-speed fan ensures whisper-quiet operation, while a CTA-2045 EcoPort readies the unit for utility demand-response programs.
Occupants benefit from multiple operating modes and sustainable performance, while professionals appreciate the overall simpler setup. These features save time, space, and energy costs across the product’s lifecycle.
LG Air-to-Water Heat Pump R32 Monobloc
Hydronic components, such as the plate heat exchanger, expansion tank, water pump, flow sensor, pressure sensor, air vent valve and safety valve, are situated inside the unit. Its unique design incorporates all refrigeration components and most electrical controls, streamlining installation and maintenance by minimizing additional refrigerant work.
The R-32 has a compressor that ramps up and down depending on the system load required, rather than turning on or off. It achieves up to four times greater energy efficiency than conventional systems. A mixing valve kit allows precise temperature regulation in two zones for consistent temperatures and enhanced comfort. Users can also link the heat pump and other LG home appliances to the ThinQ app, providing seamless integration and centralized control.
Gradient All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump
The All-Weather 120V eliminates the single biggest barrier to building electrification: cost and complexity. It plugs into a standard 120-volt household outlet, which means no electrical panel upgrades, no ductwork, and no specialized contractors. Two people can install a unit in under 30 minutes.
Unlike window air conditioners, the All-Weather 120V provides year-round heating and cooling from a single unit, operating in temperatures down to minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit. It meets CEE Advanced Tier and ENERGY STAR certification standards andand has been recognized on the Consortium for Energy Efficiency’s Qualified Product List—opening the door to significant utility rebates and up to $2,000 in IRA tax credits for homeowners (but so far, only through 2026).
Carrier Performance Series Next Gen Air Handler
The system’s 25-speed operation allows the air handler to precisely match airflow and capacity to real time demands. By running only at the level required to maintain consistent indoor temperatures, the air handler minimizes peak loads and cumulative energy use throughout the year.
Mixed flow fan technology moves air radially and axially, improving overall system efficiency and enabling more uniform airflow throughout the home. Enhanced airflow reduces hot and cold spots, decreases run times and allows the system to maintain a comfortable environment using less energy.
The VERTEX coil supports sustainability by improving heat transfer while decreasing pressure drop. Lower pressure drop means the blower does not have to work as hard to move air, resulting in reduced electrical consumption. Additionally, improved heat transfer helps the system reach desired temperatures faster and more efficiently.
Midea EVOX G3 Air Handler Unit
Additionally, the optional electric heat kit can be combined with the heat pump for rapid heating in extremely cold conditions. The EVOX G3 AHU is also compatible with existing 120-volt and 240-volt systems, enhancing its adaptability for upgrades and replacements.
EVOX G3 is capable of being separated into three manageable pieces thanks to a “Block N Lock” design, optimizes installations, especially when maneuvering into challenging spaces like attics, basements or crawlspaces. Its multi-position installation configuration means contractors can stock one SKU and install it in six configurations. The product’s footprint is 30 percent smaller than current ENERGY STAR units, which makes electrification easier.
Stiebel Eltron Tempra Whole House Electric Tankless Water Heater
Every Tempra unit also has self-modulation, which ensures that only the least amount of energy is used at all times. Compared to a conventional electric tank water heater, a tankless electric water heater will typically use 15 to 20 percent less energy.
Because of the Tempra’s small size, the unit can be installed close to hot water taps, which makes the wait for hot water as short as possible. It uses vastly less raw material to manufacture compared to a tank. Disposal of a tankless has a much lower environmental impact, and all major components are recyclable.
LP SmartSide Trim & Siding is engineered for long-lasting performance and built with sustainability at its core. LP SmartSide products store carbon originally captured by trees; they continue to retain that carbon throughout their useful lives, helping reduce overall greenhouse gas levels. This benefit is part of LP’s holistic approach to sustainability, which emphasizes responsible material use, product longevity, and transparent environmental reporting.
LP develops life cycle assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). LCAs and EPDs allow LP to evaluate the environmental footprint of each product from raw material sourcing through manufacturing, installation, use, and end-of-life.
In 2023, LP completed an updated LCA and EPD for LP SmartSide Lap, Panel, and Trim products in North America. The results showed that LP SmartSide is carbon negative, meaning it stores more carbon than it emits, and that it produces significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions than many alternative siding materials.
sourced, high-quality recycled steel and are 100 percent recyclable at the end of their life cycle. As a result, they offer homeowners a roofing solution that supports environmental stewardship without compromising performance or aesthetics.
Designed to last for decades, these systems provide homeowners with long-term protection and are backed by a 50-year lifetime limited warranty. Their durability significantly reduces the need for replacement, preventing the repeated deconstruction and disposal of roofing materials that can burden landfills over time. Metal roofs can also improve a home’s energy efficiency by reflecting intense UV rays, helping regulate indoor temperatures.
ProVia metal panels are also built to withstand extreme conditions. They resist cracking and impact damage, feature galvanized surfaces for added weather protection, and use secure installation systems designed to hold firm even in hurricane-strength winds.
Fiberon Novus Fused Composite Decking
Fiberon’s Novus fused decking pairs a groundbreaking photorealistic wood appearance with a new-to-the-industry thermoset shell that prevents scratches and dents, culminating in an innovative approach to composite decking. The shell protects Novus boards against fading, weather and wear.
Designed after cedar and the Brazilian hardwood ipe trees, exotic woods that traditionally come with hefty price tags, Novus brings luxury aesthetics with a sustainable advantage. Like Fiberon’s other composite collections, Novus is built with recycled plastics and reclaimed wood, helping to reduce deforestation.
Novus is not layered or laminated. It is also Fiberon’s most slip-resistant board ever, offering year-round confidence in every step. A precise image-capture technology preserves the genuine appearance of real wood, and that look is backed by a 50-year warranty. It continues Fiberon’s tradition of manufacturing high-quality composite decking and railing products designed to make outdoor living easy.
Unlike traditional approaches, where trim is installed before siding and extensive caulking is required to seal cut edges, Trim-Over reverses the sequence: siding is installed first, followed by trim that covers the cut edges. This simple yet powerful shift reduces the use of caulking—a costly material that must be replaced over time.
The method also leverages a score-and-snap technique, which reduces the number of precise measurements and saw cuts required. Installers can stage and install siding continuously, resulting in less offcut waste and fewer errors that would otherwise lead to discarded material. Faster installation means less time onsite, which means reduced energy consumption from tools, vehicles, and jobsite operations.
Wildfires are an increasing threat with every approaching summer, but Trex has an effective answer. The company’s Refuge PVC decking resists fire ignition and meets the International Code Council (ICC)’s International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) standard and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) compliance. That’s very good news for more than 60,000 U.S. communities now facing fire danger year-round.
Refuge PVC is Trex’s first move into cellular PVC decking. The product meets ASTM E84 Class A Flame Spread standards far better than traditional wood. But Refuge’s 1-inch-thick square edge board installs just like wood, via deck screws. It also looks like the real thing, without wood’s traditional enemies: fading, staining, scratching, rotting, warping and splintering.
The decking features a refined, wire-brushed grain pattern and is available in two hues, each crafted to capture the natural beauty of their namesake landscape. The product is only available in select regions.
Westwood Millwork ThermA Product Line
The three-phase thermal modification process removes moisture and organic compounds, making the wood more stable, resistant to rot and insects, and giving it a rich, darker hue throughout. The result is a beautiful, high-performance material that withstands outdoor conditions with minimal maintenance and a longer lifespan. The chemical-free thermal modification uses only heat and steam to transform wood at the cellular level.
ThermA is durable and decay-resistant, backed by a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty. It resists cupping, twisting, and warping. Wood types include Ash, Poplar, Southern Yellow Pine, and CVG Hemlock.
CertainTeed RISE Siding and Trim
CertainTeed’s RISE Siding and Trim, a forward-looking alternative to cement and wood-based products, feature quality synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon and fiberglass—from post-consumer and post-industrial recycle and waste streams—resulting in affordable, durable, and long-lasting siding and trim options.
The siding and trim products are created with 94 percent recycled materials. Manufacturing doesn’t consume new raw materials, which reduces negative environmental impact. Traditional hard cladding and trim materials are often manufactured in ways that can generate water and air pollution; using reclaimed fibers keeps existing materials out of landfills.
RISE also mimics the simplicity and flexibility of natural wood without the associated cost and maintenance. The siding and trim can be cut just like traditional wood without the need for special tools. And, aesthetically pleasing, RISE products offer high performance in all climates.
Amble Wood Co. Cascade Collection
The plastic clips keep their natural elasticity over time. Because the premium wood boards sit on clips, there’s no contact with aluminum joists, reducing water trips and helping prevent cupping for longer-lasting performance. Plus, the GRAD materials are resistant to corrosion, fire, insects and rot, and can be used in a wide range of temperature climates.
The Cascade Collection system offers architectural flexibility, clean lines, dependable performance, sustainable materials, and easy installation, delivering efficient, durable and aesthetically consistent results for exterior and interior applications.
Nichiha USA VintageWood Blackwood Architectural Wall Panels
Crafted from durable fiber cement, Blackwood captures the refined grain and tonal character of natural wood without relying on harvested lumber or the intensive maintenance associated with traditional wood products. By replacing organic materials prone to decay, repainting, and early replacement, VintageWood Blackwood supports material efficiency, long-term durability, and reduced lifecycle impacts across residential and commercial projects.
VintageWood Blackwood panels are composed of cement, fly ash, silica, recycled materials and wood fibers, balancing performance with responsible material selection. Their resistance to fire, moisture, pests, warping, and rot extends façade service life and minimizes the need for repair or replacement, reducing material consumption and waste over time.
The product contributes to high-performing, resilient building envelopes by promoting air circulation and effective moisture management behind the façade. This system-level approach enhances wall assembly longevity, supports healthier buildings in high-humidity and variable climates, and reduces the risk of moisture-related failures.
Renon Power Xcellent Plus Energy Storage System
Engineered for modern high-load households, Xcellent Plus supports scalable system configurations to meet a range of residential energy needs, from essential backup to full-home electrification. Its high usable capacity, advanced battery management system (BMS), and compatibility with leading hybrid inverters enable homeowners to maximize self-consumption of renewable energy andy, and participate in emerging programs such as demand response and virtual power plants (VPPs).
The system’s LFP chemistry eliminates cobalt and nickel, improving material ethics and thermal stability while extending cycle life well beyond traditional lithium-ion solutions. The product’s long and high round-trip efficiency reduces lifecycle emissions and total cost of ownership.
Every SPAN Panel provides circuit-level insight and control, maximizing energy efficiency and helping residents reduce their energy costs. Each model also includes patent-pending SPAN PowerUp energy management system (EMS) software, enabling the addition of high-demand appliances—like EV chargers, heat pumps, induction cooking, or even hot tubs.
When paired with solar and home battery storage, SPAN Panels let homeowners set custom backup priorities and can extend battery life by up to 40 percent during outages.
Jinko Eagle ACB-261 Modular Storage System
The product’s modular design includes a streamlined design, transportation, installation, and operations and maintenance. Up to 12 units can be stacked in parallel with no additional equipment necessary. The configuration also enables flexible system designs of up to 1.5MW/3MWh.
In addition, dynamic liquid cooling maintains homogeneous temperature across battery cells for high cycle life. Multiple temperature management modes reduce power consumption, increasing system efficiency. A hybrid system mode enables users to store excess daytime PV power for use at night for full self-sufficiency. And a remote-control control mode enables full compatibility with utility virtual power plant (VPP) programs, adding further value to the system user.
LP BurnGuard Fire-Retardant-Treated OSB
LP BurnGuard Fire-Retardant-Treated (FRT) Oriented Strand Board (OSB) combines high-performance fire protection with meaningful environmental benefits—an increasingly rare balance in the building materials space. As a wood-based product, BurnGuard naturally stores carbon captured by trees, keeping that carbon locked away throughout its lifespan and helping reduce overall greenhouse gas levels. This inherent carbon-retention advantage positions it ahead of many traditional fire-resistant materials that rely on energy-intensive mineral or chemical components.
At the same time, BurnGuard delivers robust fire performance without sacrificing strength or durability, allowing builders to enhance resilience without compromising sustainability. Its ease of installation and compatibility with standard framing practices can also reduce labor time, waste, and transportation impacts, supporting greener construction workflows.
LP’s broader commitment to transparency further strengthens BurnGuard’s case; the company consistently publishes third-party-verified LCAs and EPDs across its product lines, offering credible, data-driven insight into environmental performance.
Firepoint 10-foot Oriented Strand Board (OSB) by Arclin is a purpose-built structural sheathing panel designed to rebuild and build smarter in wildfire-prone regions without adding complexity, cost or carbon. Firepoint delivers up to 90 minutes of burn-through protection on wall assemblies—roughly 53 percent beyond code requirements—providing precious extra time when every second counts.
Unlike traditional fire-treated wood products that rely on chemical infusion—often affecting strength, corrosion potential, or long-term durability—Firepoint preserves the inherent structural performance of OSB. Fire resistance is integrated without sacrificing strength, stiffness, or constructability, allowing builders to meet elevated fire-safety expectations without introducing new tradeoffs.
Firepoint advances sustainability by doing more with less. Longer panels reduce cutoffs and material waste, improving yield per sheet and lowering landfill impact. Fewer seams mean fewer fasteners, less detailing, and reduced labor hours, all of which mean lower embodied carbon across the assembly.
Florim USA - MILEstone - The Playful Collection
The Playful Collection redefines the relationship between bold, artistic expression and environmental stewardship. As a certified carbon-neutral wall collection, Playful provides architects and designers with the freedom to create without compromising their commitment to the planet. By combining a handmade aesthetic with state-of-the-art sustainable manufacturing, Playful proves that high-energy, colorful design can be 100 percent eco-responsible.
Playful is a carbon-neutral collection, meaning its entire carbon footprint has been measured and offset. This allows for bold, light-reflective designs that contribute to net-zero building targets. The tile body is crafted using 100 percent regionally sourced raw materials. This drastically reduces Scope 3 transport emissions and supports the local circular economy.
The collection mimics the charm of handmade tile, being specifically engineered to reflect and diffuse natural light. This can contribute to brighter interiors and potentially reduce the need for artificial lighting in well-designed spaces.
Construction Specialties Acrovyn with Post-Consumer Recycled Content
Acrovyn with Post-Consumer Recycled Content is the newest evolution of Construction Specialties (CS)’s Acrovyn Wall Protection. Acrovyn quickly became known for its durability, cleanability and impact resistance. To reduce the embodied carbon of Acrovyn, CS switched the resin to utilize up to 50 percent post-consumer recycled content.
Using recycled PET helps avoid the emissions tied to virgin plastic production. One Acrovyn sheet now reuses 130 plastic bottles that would otherwise contribute to waste or emissions. Acrovyn is 100 percent recyclable, meaning it can be reused at end of life and reduce carbon emissions associated with raw material extraction in other product supply chains.
In addition to post-consumer recycled content, CS’ PVC-free Acrovyn sheet products have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Health Product Declarations (HPDs), Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification, and Intertek Clean Air Gold certification to help contribute to green building goals.
Each tile is backed with an acoustic substrate made from recycled PET containing 60 percent post-consumer content. This backing is effectively twice recycled: It incorporates post-consumer material and is produced using offcuts reclaimed from a larger product line. This extends material life and significantly reduces waste. The result is a sound-dampening surface that transforms discarded materials into a functional, high-performing design element.
Submaterial’s use of naturally renewable cork and low-VOC materials supports healthier indoor air quality while reinforcing the collection’s commitment to responsible material sourcing.
Recycled natural resources are used to produce a heavy-duty, high-density core board that is not reliant on the harvesting of old-growth hardwoods. RevWood is comprised of more than 70 percent pre-consumer recycled wood by-products, such as sawdust from mills and chips from log processing.
Trees naturally remove carbon from the atmosphere during their growth cycle, and when combined with efficient production operations, Mohawk was able to create a floor that is carbon negative from cradle to gate. This means that from the time it was planted through manufacturing and packaging, RevWood removes more greenhouse gases than it creates.
DalTile Haddonstone Tile Collection
The tiles are made from water, clay, sand, feldspar, and other natural minerals. The tiles contain zero VOCs, PVCs, allergens, and formaldehyde. Haddonstone is also waterproof, stain proof, dent proof, scratch resistant, fire resistant and freeze/thaw resistant.
DalTile’s Haddonstone collection is designed to offer tranquil visuals of English portland limestone in a porcelain tile format. The collection balances the aesthetics of an organic natural stone design with a variety of sizes, finishes and value-added features. The product includes DalTile’s proprietary StepWise technology, which offers 50 percent greater slip resistance. It can be used indoors, outdoors or flowing in between the two—making possible the continuous design that is very popular in today’s residential spaces.
HydroBlok HB One Backer CI is a high-performance cement board alternative designed to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce labor, and deliver superior moisture and thermal performance. HB One Backer CI delivers a 4-in-1 system in a single high-performance board: Secondary Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB), continuous insulation, integrated lath, and scratch coat.
The product can be installed in three steps—compared to four for cement boards—and this results in 20 to 35 percent savings in labor costs, and installation times that are almost twice as fast. Fewer steps also mean fewer mistakes and tighter schedules.
Unlike cement board, which can allow moisture intrusion if not perfectly detailed, HydroBlok is 100 percent mold proof and 100 percent waterproof. This provides builders and homeowners with long-term protection against rot, mold growth, and costly callbacks. HB One Backer CI delivers R-5 per inch, providing true continuous insulation that improves energy efficiency, helps meet modern building codes, and reduces thermal bridging.
Panasonic Intelli-Balance(R) Elite Plus Series
With up to 90 percent Sensible Recovery Efficiency (SRE) and Total Recovery Efficiency (TRE) as high as 84 percent, Intelli-Balance ERVs manage humidity effectively and maintain the designed airflow, even under high static pressure or in extreme temperatures down to minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures better comfort, lower energy costs, and improved indoor air quality, all while supporting compliance with ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements.
By capturing energy before it escapes the home, the ERV lowers operational energy demand and reduces carbon emissions associated with heating and cooling. Reducing humidity by up to 40 percent enables the use of smaller HVAC systems, helping to decrease material use and lifetime energy consumption.
Honeywell Home Whole Home Dehumidifier
Designed for residential use, it integrates easily into HVAC ductwork and serves as a dehumidifier and a ventilation controller. It features onboard temperature, humidity, and differential pressure sensors that help the unit adjust its operation to avoid conditions like coil freezing or poor airflow that could strain the system. An integrated leak detection rope automatically shuts down the unit if standing water is detected.
It blends two traditionally separate systems—dehumidification and ventilation—into one device with intelligent control logic. It provides serviceability with a magnet mounted onboard display controller, side-access panel, common filter sizes, and replaceable parts for field repair.
3M Filtrete Refillable Air Filter
This product helps consumers achieve cleaner air with a reusable and budget conscious choice. The kit includes Filtrete MPR 1550 (MERV 12) Refillable Air Filters, which capture 42 percent more microparticles (0.3-1 microns) than the industry standard. This effectively removes more allergens, bacteria and viruses, for cleaner indoor air.
This filtration also helps maintain strong airflow, allowing HVAC systems to run efficiently and use less energy when filters are changed regularly.
BASF WALLTITE RSB Spray Polyurethane Foam
WALLTITE RSB is a next-generation closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation system engineered to help project teams lower the environmental impact of buildings without trading performance or jobsite reliability. “RSB” reflects the product’s design intent: Recycled, Sustainable, and (partly) Biobased—measurable content attributes supported by third-party verification, and transparent documentation.
WALLTITE RSB’s formulation includes biobased and recycled content, and those attributes are supported by independent, third-party programs rather than internal estimates. The product is Certified Biobased through the USDA BioPreferred Program and UL Solutions verified for recycled and biobased content, giving builders, architects, and specifiers documentation they can rely on for sustainable material reporting and project submittals.
The BASF product is supported by an independently verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that quantifies environmental impacts and helps project teams compare materials using a consistent life-cycle methodology.
Kingspan Kooltherm K100 Series Insulation
Sustainability is embedded throughout the product lifecycle. The K100 Series’ slim, lightweight boards require fewer raw materials and less energy to manufacture than thicker, lower-performing alternatives. Their compact form also allows substantially more insulation to be transported per shipment, reducing transportation-related carbon emissions. This efficiency also enables the construction of thinner residential walls and more compact building envelopes, reducing a home’s overall environmental footprint.
Beyond energy savings, the K100 offers advanced fire and moisture resistance and utilizes a blowing agent with zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
OX-IS Structural Insulated Sheathing
This building code-endorsed product is really 4 in 1: strong, highly durable sheathing, robust continuous insulation, a virtually impenetrable water barrier, and a superior air and vapor barrier. The product features the industry’s tightest air barrier for lower air infiltration: an air exchange per hour performance 15 to 20 percent better than standard OSB + House Wrap.
OX-IS insulated sheathing starts with a non-reflective and resilient exterior facer that provides water resistance and high durability. The closed-cell, moisture-resistant polyisocyanurate foam core provides high compressive strength, a long-term R-value and a continuous air barrier. And a thin, high-pressure laminated member provides even more structural support.
A composite of a polymer-coated cellulosic fiber substrate, a high R-value polyiso foam insulation, and a non-reflective facer, when OX-IS panels are installed with OX SeamTape or OX Butyl Flashing Tape, the system provides a lasting best-in-class air barrier. OX-IS comes with a 30-year limited warranty.
Pro-Shield Nsulation combines the benefits of cellulose insulation (such as thermal regulation, sound dampening, and sustainability) with the power of borates to give pest control operators a new service offering. The insulation is made from recycled cellulose products, using up to 50 percent renewable energy.
It contains no asbestos, glass fibers, or formaldehyde.
Insulation provides service professionals with a great way to expand offerings. Pro-Shield is easy to install, with minimal training required for PMPs. There is also limited overhead required to add Pro-Shield as a service offering.
Benjamin Moore Eco Spec Low-Odor Paint
Eco Spec’s odor completely dissipates within an hour after application, meaning spaces painted can be reoccupied sooner, providing minimal disruption and a fast return to space. It has superior chemical resistance, withstanding repeat washing from common disinfectants and cleaning agents, and is formulated with antimicrobial additives, preventing the buildup of mold and mildew on dry paint film.
Eco Spec meets—and often exceeds—some of the highest standards for environmental and performance criteria regarding VOCs, emissions, application, washability and scrub ability. It has been tested by multiple independent green certifying organizations, including The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program, Green Seal, LEED Indoor Air Quality Standards, and Master Painters Institute (MPI) Green Performance.
BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ECOMIX Plant-Based Paint & Primer
BEHR’s PREMIUM PLUS ECOMIX is an innovative paint and primer that combines positive environmental benefits with high-performance and durability. This plant-based product delivers on all fronts: performance, durability, low emissions, zero VOC, and renewable content.
Unlike competitor products that use naturally derived but less durable alkyd technology, PREMIUM PLUS ECOMIX is the first 100 percent all-acrylic paint and primer that meets the 20 percent minimum threshold of renewable materials set for the interior paints and coatings category by the USDA BioPreferred Program. The new paint is also UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified, ensuring it has low chemical emissions and contributes to a healthier indoor environment.
Behr Paint Company’s environmental commitment extends beyond the PREMIUM PLUS ECOMIX product’s formulation. The company focuses on responsible ingredient sourcing, efficient manufacturing, and using low-impact, recycled packaging.
CertainTeed’s Solstice Shingle is an innovative solar roofing solution that combines the benefits of traditional asphalt shingles with the power of solar energy. This advanced roofing system seamlessly integrates solar technology, providing aesthetic appeal and sustainable energy generation.
The Solstice Shingle is designed to mimic the appearance of traditional asphalt shingles, ensuring a visually appealing roofline. It features sleek, low-profile solar panels that are integrated directly into the shingles, creating a uniform look. This unique design eliminates the need for bulky and obtrusive solar panels, preserving the curb appeal for the homeowner.
The solar panels embedded within the shingles are made with advanced photovoltaic technology, allowing them to convert sunlight into electricity with exceptional efficiency. This means that even under low light conditions, such as cloudy days, the Solstice Shingle can still generate electricity and contribute to energy needs. The electricity generated by the solar panels also reduces reliance on the grid.
Sunbolt Eclipse Solar Charging Umbrella
Meanwhile, the entirely new Eclipse Solar Charging Umbrella - Aluminum Canopy offers a durable, non-collapsible option for permanent or semi-permanent installations. Its rigid aluminum canopy houses a 110-watt DC solar array. The stainless steel center post and aluminum hardware are built for long-term outdoor endurance.
Both Eclipse models share a common charging infrastructure: six dual-port USB/USB-C fast-charging outlets, two 7Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, and an MPPT charge controller, delivering reliable, off-grid power for smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices throughout the day.
VELUX Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight System
The first-of-its-kind VELUX Solar-Powered Fresh Air Skylight System combines solar-powered functionality with passive design principles. Each unit includes a pre-installed, room-darkening shade that significantly improves thermal performance, helping retain heat in the winter and block solar gain in the summer. When closed, the double-pleated shade provides up to 46 percent improvement in thermal values and up to 43 percent improvement in solar heat gain, reducing reliance on HVAC systems and cutting energy bills year-round.
A venting skylight also helps cool a home naturally. Opening a window and a skylight pulls the warm air out at the roofline and replaces it with cool, fresh air 15 times faster than windows alone. This also reduces reliance on mechanical cooling.
Venting and shade operation can be managed via remote control or app, giving homeowners full control over the light entering their space. The natural light creates more open, brighter spaces where homeowners don’t need as much electrical lighting.
This revolutionary solar-plus-storage platform empowers homeowners to take complete control over their energy future. Combining cutting-edge inverter technology, high-capacity battery storage, smart energy management, and a sleek, modular design, Nexis represents the next generation of residential clean energy systems.
Nexis was designed to make solar and storage simpler, smarter, and more accessible. The system’s high 92 percent efficiency ensures that more solar energy is converted into usable electricity, reducing overall energy loss. Its modular, right-sized design prevents overproduction and waste, while its long operational lifespan and repairable architecture prevent unnecessary system turnover.
Its ultra-compact, stackable format takes up to 40 percent less wall space than other leading systems. The clean, modular design allows it to be installed on the wall or floor, indoors or outdoors, providing maximum installation flexibility without cluttering the home environment.
Kolbe Windows & Doors LuxWall Enthermal Transparent Insulation
By using a vacuum instead of air, argon or krypton within the glass for insulation, Kolbe products with Enthermal outperform standard dual-pane units. For example, a Kolbe VistaLuxe WD LINE direct set with standard dual-pane glass has a U-value of 0.23. Integrating Enthermal into the same unit results in a U-value as low as 0.14.
Simultaneously, the comparatively narrow depth of the Transparent Insulation allows Enthermals to be utilized in new construction, renovation and restoration settings where triple-pane glass and other high-performance glass options otherwise may not be feasible.
Awake Window & Door Co. Triple Pane System
This system delivers high-performance sustainability without sacrificing the ultra-clean lines designers expect. Engineered to expand glass thickness capacity within Awake’s existing thermally broken frames, the system achieves engineering-estimated U-values as low as 0.14–0.19, delivering exceptional thermal performance and reduced operational carbon.
Available across a full ecosystem of window walls, casements, awnings, multi-slide, hinged, and pivot doors, it enables a consistent, minimalist aesthetic on projects that demand rigorous energy codes and comfort standards. Narrow sightlines, advanced insulated glass technology, and excellent noise reduction help create quieter, more efficient, and more resilient homes in demanding climates.
By pairing architectural minimalism with measurable envelope performance, Awake’s Triple Pane system exemplifies the next generation sustainable fenestration.
Blades are made from high-quality metals that can be reclaimed and reused. The carbide tips are made from recycled carbide. EAB uses minimal, recyclable packaging materials to lower its carbon footprint.
At the heart of EAB’s sustainability mission is its “Buy-Use-Exchange & Save” program, a circular model that encourages responsible consumption. Customers select from more than 900 high-performance, exchangeable power tool accessories, including the Green Blade assortment. Blades are used until dull, delivering consistent performance across a variety of materials. Then, instead of discarding used blades, customers return them to participating retailers and receive up to 48 percent credit toward a new product.
This system reduces landfill waste and also incentivizes sustainable behavior
through tangible savings.
Projects that the AccuFrame Energy Cap is used on see up to an 81 percent reduction in air leakage in common stick walls. Compared to traditional caulking-only methods, AccuFrame Energy Cap cuts air intrusion by as much as 30 percent. The gaskets also make the wall up to 66 percent stronger—like rubber on glass.
The product has been tested by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Habitat for Humanity, with stellar results. Meanwhile, the company’s patents are moving through unchallenged, a rare event.
ClarkDietrich Strait-Flex Pro-Flex300
Pro-Flex300 redefines the sustainability profile of interior finishing by simultaneously addressing material health, jobsite waste, and resource consumption. It is one of the only corner beads in the industry to offer a third-party verified Health Product Declaration (HPD) proving the absence of Red List chemicals, plus it eradicates cutoff waste through roll-dispensed application and cuts joint compound usage by half.
Pro-Flex300’s unique design requires 50 percent less joint compound to finish compared to standard beads. This massive reduction cascades through the supply chain: It means fewer raw materials mined (gypsum/limestone), less water used onsite for mixing, and significantly reduced transportation emissions associated with shipping heavy pails of compound.
Belgard Diamond Pro Air Retaining Wall Systems
Belgard’s Diamond Pro Air reimagines how retaining wall systems are manufactured, transported and installed. Built on the proven performance of the original Diamond Pro, a staple for more than 30 years, Diamond Pro Air delivers impactful sustainability benefits without compromising strength or efficiency.
Diamond Pro Air is engineered to be 30 percent lighter, reducing the amount of raw material needed for production. This optimization conserves natural resources, lowers energy use, and generates less waste, reducing its carbon footprint. It also allows for 25 percent more wall block to be shipped per truckload, resulting in fewer trips, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions. This efficiency supports environmental protection, and reduces logistics costs and demands.
Diamond Pro Air continues to demonstrate its sustainable impact on the jobsite. Its ability to construct near-vertical walls up to 12 feet high minimizes excavation and preserves more land, maximizing usable space, and helps prevent material waste.
Re-Act-4 is a fine, white colored, amorphous glass powder made from 100 percent post-consumer and industrial recycled glass with excellent pozzolanic properties and a similar water demand to ordinary Portland cement. The product is environmentally safe, has high performance, and includes sustainable secondary cementitious materials designed to enhance modern concrete. These pozzolans provide a low-carbon alternative to traditional cement.
These versatile materials are used across a wide range of applications, including ultra-high-performance concrete, architectural precast, ready-mix concrete, and premium infrastructure projects requiring long-term resilience. By replacing a portion of cement with recycled glass pozzolan, concrete producers can significantly reduce environmental impact, achieving up to a 20:1 reduction in CO2 emissions compared to cement alone.
Re-Act-4 offers measurable improvements over many conventional and “green” alternatives, including increased compressive strength, enhanced durability, greater corrosion resistance, and superior mitigation of alkali-silica reaction.