Bamboo Pebbles
bambu Booth S 2170
Created to use the excess material left from the making of bambu’s cutting and serving products, Bamboo Pebbles repurposes waste material. The renewable and plentiful bamboo is grown without fertilizers or pesticides, and bambu’s sources are Certified Organic. bambu offsets its transportation impacts by giving 1% of net sales to non-profit environmental groups and is a member of Green America Business Network.
Bamboo Pebbles Packaging
Bambu Booth S 2170
Bamboo Pebbles packaging is made from either 100% post-consumer fiber or FSC-certified papers and uses soy-based ink. The upright packaging was designed to provide maximum exposure with a minimum footprint. By accessing and using environmental paper options available in China, bambu is an example to other companies by promoting environmentally sensitive solutions. bambu selects its paper only from verified sources.
Citrusafe Packaging
Bryson Industries Booth N 8346
Packaging for a line of new products uses recyclable #1 PETE plastic for both the bottle and the sleeve, instead of using adhesive labels that can make normally recyclable bottles non-recyclable. Labels are printed with water-based inks. Shipping cartons are made of 100% post-consumer waste corrugated. Switching to PETE from HDPE reduced materials costs. Production is fueled by a combination of electricity and hot water, instead of steam, reducing energy costs by 50% in the first year.
Eco-i-Lite™ Always in Reach™ Packaging
Capstone Industries Booth N 8446
Packaging created for the new Eco-i-Lite™ Always in Reach™ Power Failure Light is 100% recyclable, made of recycled material and printed with 100% soy-based ink. The packaging uses Natralock, a safe and secure paperboard-based alternative to plastic clamshells that provides lower materials costs, faster assembly times and lighter weight for lower freight costs. Natralock is produced with paper from SFI-certified mills and is verified by Environmental Packaging International.
Little Green®
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. Booth L 11710
Bissell continues improvements in its closed-loop manufacturing process for the Little Green®. Increasing the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content of plastic, ABS and polypropylene, from 5.5% to 50% by weight increased the PCR content per unit from .36 lbs to 3.24 lbs. and reduced raw plastic resin by 2.88 lbs. per unit. Less fossil fuel is used for reprocessing resins than for virgin resin production.
Penny Brite and EZ Brite Cleaners
EZ Brite Brands Booth S 3617
EZ Brite biodegradable cleaners rinse down the drain, separating ingredients into environmentally safe food-grade citric acid, vegetable oil-based soap and natural minerals. The concentrated pastes reduce use of raw materials and energy in production and transport. Containers are recyclable #2 HDPF and #5 PP. EZ Brite’s Zero Waste initiative and sustainability efforts from manufacturing through finished product have been recognized by many publications and are certified by the EPA’s Design for the Environment and GreenCupboards.
JAWS® Just Add Water System Packaging
JAWS International Ltd., div. of Canberra Corp. Booth N 6544
Removing the water from JAWS’ household cleaner formula resulted in environmental benefits. The recyclable and reusable #1 PETE bottle, sprayer and the refillable cartridge of the JAWS® Just Add Water System keep many PET bottles from landfills, and greatly reduce the energy used for production and transportation. Cartridges are molded with polypropylene, while the blister card and trays are produced from parts that range from 35% to 100% recycled board content.
GoodNow™ Recycled Kitchen Necessities
Lamson & Goodnow Booth S 1510
The handles of the GoodNow™ line are made of 100% post-consumer, recycled paper—no new timber or plastic is used. Production uses 90% post-consumer recycled steel, petroleum-free resins and organic pigments. The 170-year-old factory is powered entirely by hydroelectric energy generated by the river that runs through it. The company uses/recycles 100% of the stainless steel used in manufacturing, and the wood shavings left after the handles are shaped go to local farms for livestock bedding.
Abaca Woven Wastebasket
Organize-It-All, Inc. Booth N 7341
Abaca is a rapidly growing tropical plant of the banana species whose leaves are made into fibers used to create ropes and paper-like products. The lightweight material was handcrafted into a tapered shape so that wastebaskets could nest, reducing the total weight while increasing the number of pieces packed into each shipping carton, also reducing fossil fuels in production and transportation. The wastebasket biodegrades when discarded.
Dish Dumpling
Twist Booth N 6841
Dish Dumpling is a scrubbing pad made of dye-free, renewable, compostable materials—agave fiber sandwiched around a cellulose sponge in the middle—and packaged in an agave wrapper. The biodegradable pad is top-rack dishwasher safe, and can also be sterilized in the microwave or by boiling. Twist partners with Global Response, an international environmental action and education network.
Handmade Seeded Paper Placemats
OOTS! Booth S 1417
Handmade papers, made of recycled fibers, are embedded with seeds and crafted into products that can be planted to grow flowers, trees, vegetables or herbs. The set of eight placemats and place cards can be planted to grow Shasta daisies. Recipe Bookmarks grow parsley, chives, basil, dill and cilantro. Made in New Mexico, the products use minimal or renewable packaging and low impact inks, and some are shipped with reused cartons and packing materials.
Organic Stain and Odor Remover Packaging
Fields Organics Booth N 6643
For its new line of enzyme-action upholstery cleaner developed for homes with children, Fields Organics chose a #1 PETE biodegradable spray bottle. The bottle’s label is printed with soy-based inks on 100% recycled paper, 50% post-consumer content. Fields Organics donates a percentage of its profits and products to The Children’s Environmental Health Network.
Rescue Cleaning Aids Packaging
Emsco Group Booth N 6619
Rescue, a new line of environmentally responsible cleaning products, required appropriate packaging. The carded packaging uses 100% Rolland Cascades Environment cover stock—an FSC-certified, 100% post-consumer waste paper, and is printed with soy inks in a four-color process. The poly bags are manufactured with a resin that breaks down into compostable elements when exposed to air and water, using EPI Environmental Technologies’ TDPA™ (Totally Degradable Plastic Additives).
ERA Box Set Packaging
ERA Group Booth N 8338
The packaging for the Signature® starter set of 100% BPA-free food containers is a cardboard box made of certified-recycled, recyclable non-bleached paper. ERA Group sustainability efforts include making environmentally friendly plastic products, bio-degradable products and developing a recycling program for its hangers and winter product divisions.
OxyPro® Packaging
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. Booth L 11710
Oxy-Pro®’s single tin-free steel can, made of 50% recycled steel, replaces a dual-chamber aerosol product, reducing raw materials, packaging and transport costs dramatically. Previously, aluminum cans were produced in Argentina and the caps in China; now all components are made in the U.S. This new product also eliminates plastic packaging and hydrocarbon solvents and propellants, further reducing the total carbon footprint.
Cookstar Induction Pro
FisslerUSA Booth S 3012
The Cookstar Induction Pro is made of recyclable components and few materials; its exterior body consists of plastics and a glass-ceramic top, minimizing heavy and energy-intensive metals. Weighing only 6 lbs., it is lightweight for environmentally friendly shipping. Induction cooking is more energy-efficient than standard gas or electric cooktops, and the Cookstar’s versatile multifunctions can replace products that consume more energy and require more materials in production and use.
Handpresso® Wild Domepod®
Handpresso® Booth L 12815
The Handpresso® Wild is a portable espresso machine. With no complex or expensive technology, this simple, manually operated product weighs 1 lb. Made of 50% recyclable aluminum, and of 6 to 10 times less raw material than standard espresso machines, it uses no electricity, saving energy used by espresso machines in stand-by mode and during operation. The Domepod® uses ordinary coffee, eliminating wasteful coffee pods.
Bio-Serve Flatware
LC Industries Booth N 6811
LC Industries improved its 60% organic/40% plastic polymer flatware to create flatware made of 100% plant-based material. Fully compostable, it can withstand temperatures of 200ºF. Eliminating the use of petroleum-based raw materials reduced landfill disposal and fossil fuels for production. Now introduced to the consumer market, the utensils have been used primarily in federal government commissaries and by soldiers in the field. A non-profit company, LC Industries is the largest employer of blind people in the U.S.
The Eco Collection™ Dinnerware
EcoLogic Products LLC Booth S 2973
Eco Collection tableware is made of 100% plant fibers, such as bamboo, rice hulls and coconut, that are powdered, mixed and formed with a proprietary composite of starch-based binders. The FDA-approved dinnerware can be used for 5-7 years and then composted. The dinnerware is being tested for certification by the Biodegradable Products Institute. EcoLogic donates a portion of each sale to environmental groups through 1% for the Planet.
Recycled Newspaper Basket Set
Organize-It-All, Inc. Booth N 7341
The Recycled Newspaper Basket Set is an alternative to the typical leather, plastic or metal baskets that Organize-It-All has produced in the past. This set is made of 100% newspapers, which were made of recycled materials and can be again recycled. No other raw materials were used to make this product. Items are hand woven, so no pollution is produced or energy used to run production machinery.
Digital Solar Scale
Tanita Corp. of America Booth L 11128
Tanita introduced its solar bathroom scale in 1986 and has improved its product line to reduce materials and resources used. The HS-302 Solar Scale draws its power from integrated solar cells that gather energy from sunlight or a room’s electric light. Made with biodegradable resins, it is lighter weight and uses less material and energy to produce than comparable models. By eliminating batteries, it also reduces hazardous materials in landfills.
Bagups
Fast Bags Corp. Booth S 3971
Bagups, made of low-density, 100% recyclable polypropylene, are made from 10% post-consumer matter and up to 90% of post-industrial reclaim. Bags include 2% oxybiodegradable additive and have been ASTM tested to determine degradation end point and for UV exposure photodegradation. Variable conditions could result in the product reaching biomass stage in 18 to 24 months. The veteran-owned company manufactures the bags 100% in the U.S., and employs people with disabilities to package and assemble the products.
If You Care Packaging
Plum Tree Specialties LLC Booth S 3474
Updated If You Care packaging includes “Product Lifecycle” information that visually traces and explains the raw materials, environmental benefits, product usage and disposal. Appropriate “green” symbols aid consumer understanding. Packaging materials are biodegradable/compostable, recyclable, or unbleached and recycled cardboard. Wood-based materials originate from sustainably managed forests. Production processes reduce the use of toxic chemicals.
If You Care Aluminum Foil
Plum Tree Specialties LLC Booth S 3474
If You Care Aluminum Foil is made from 100% recycled aluminum that can be repeatedly recycled. It takes only 5% of the energy to produce recycled aluminum foil compared to regular aluminum foil, and low-waste processing does not add chlorine or toxins to the environment. New aluminum is produced from bauxite, whose mining requires great energy expenditure and contributes significant environmental impact and transport costs.
eclipse™ Cleaning Line
Casabella Holdings LLC Booth N 8505
The eclipse™ product line is Silver Level Cradle to CradleSM certified. Plastic parts are made from recycled soda bottles, giving them their distinctive green color. The broom bristles are made from recycled PP and can be replaced when worn. Poles are made of 30% recycled aluminum, reducing the weight of the product, and their curved shape allows them to stack compactly, reducing shipping carton size. The sponge base is made from 30% soy. Except for the microfiber, all products are U. S. - made, reducing shipping costs and fuel use.
Cutting Boards
Catskill Craftsmen, Inc. Booth S 1700
Catskill Craftsmen uses responsibly harvested lumber according to guidelines set forth by the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) which outlines best methods to keep area lakes and streams clean. Catskill converts its wood waste into low-ash, low-pollution wood pellets for use as an oil-alternative heating fuel for local residents.
smellkiller™ XL
Frieling USA, Inc. Booth S 1210
The smellkiller™ Air Cleanser is a heavy stainless steel disc that sits in a small bowl of water. It neutralizes odors by using only water and air—no chemicals, sprays or electricity are needed. Its odor elimination effectiveness has been certified by a German testing laboratory. It never rusts or loses power and lasts a lifetime, so it does not contribute to pollution or landfills.
Brushes and Sponges
Full Circle Booth N 6005
Full Circle looks at the product life cycle as a continuous process and has educated its partner suppliers. Durable brush handles are made of bamboo that is cut to limit waste. Replaceable brush heads are made from Bonterra, a proprietary material composed of plant cellulose and starch. The Flip Loofah Sponge is made of cellulose and loofah, lightweight and compact for packing and shipping. Manufacturing uses waste to power heating and coloring. All products are biodegradable.
NuCool™ Refrigerator
Haier America Booth 11331
The NuCool™ is a UL-certified compact refrigerator. It runs quietly with low power consumption—the equivalent of a 120-watt light bulb. It has no compressor, it does not need any coolant and there are no harmful byproducts; oil and other materials in a compressor are no longer needed. A typical 1.7 cu. ft. refrigerator weighs 38 lbs.; NuCool™ weighs 25 lbs, resulting in reduced shipping costs and easier portability for users.
Digital Solar Instant Read Thermometer
Parasia International Ltd. Booth S 2283
The Admetior Digital Instant Read Thermometer is a solar-powered version of the company’s battery-operated thermometer. The water-resistant thermometer has no buttons to push, has a 5 second response time, quick power charge-up and auto shut off.
Aladdin® Recycled & Recyclable Water Bottle
PMI Booth S 1800
The Aladdin® Recycled and Recyclable Water Bottle is made with eCycle®, PMI’s proprietary material. Made with 90% recycled food-grade polypropylene containing 22.5% post-consumer content; the bottle is recyclable where #5 plastic is collected. The bottle is BPA-free, FDA-compliant and dishwasher-safe. The lid is made with virgin material. This new product reduces the consumption of disposable, single-use water bottles.
AUTOSEAL Stainless Steel Mug
Ignite USA, LLC
The AUTOSEAL Stainless Steel Mug reduces consumption of disposable paper and Styrofoam cups because it is reusable. With AUTOSEAL Technology, the lid automatically seals between sips to retain temperatures in the vacuum insulated mug, keeping coffee hot for 4 hours, reducing the need to brew a fresh pot of coffee and reducing energy use. The mug’s stainless steel body is recyclable.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Cloth
Ofertex Industries Ltd. Booth N 7037
The Eco-Friendly Cleaning Cloths are made from 99% recycled textile material, primarily pre-consumer cotton in the form of scraps and trimmings collected from manufacturers. By recycling 400 tons monthly, Ofertex reduces cotton disposal and lessens dependency on virgin cotton manufacturing, which consumes much water and uses dyes and carcinogenic chemicals. Ofertex’s energy-efficient textile recycling process complies with Green Label Standards and ISO 9001 2000 standards.
The Grease Catcher™ Packaging
Range Kleen Mfg. Inc. Booth S 3624
The Grease Catcher™ patent pending carton and natural clay mineral work together to provide a biodegradable container for grease disposal. Use of the product prevents water contamination from grease and drain cleaners. The paper carton and wax-coated liner eliminate plastic and foil used in earlier products. The packaging, reviewed by CTL testing labs and SF Analytical Laboratories, is produced by suppliers that practice waste reduction in scrap recycling and use low-energy lighting and heating systems.
Nanomax Ironing Board Covers and Pads Packaging
Whitney Design, Inc. Booth N 8513
Nanomax Ironing Board Covers and Pads have achieved Silver Level Cradle to CradleSM certification. The packaging eliminates plastic wrap and adds consumer value. The cover and pad are folded into a fabric pouch, which becomes a storage pouch for bottles of water or spray starch. The Eco-Band package is made of recycled, recyclable paper.
Flotsam & Jetsam Shopper Bag
Blue Q Booth S 4334
BlueQ produces woven polypropylene bags from 95% recycled post-consumer material. Recyclable HDPE bottles and used grain sacks are collected, cleaned, ground and melted into recycled plastic that is woven into a durable bag fabric, which is then printed, cut and sewn into six sizes and shapes. BlueQ donates 1% of its bag and bottle sales to the Nature Conservancy to support global environmental and clean water initiatives.
EZ Bagz Trash Bags
EZ Bagz LLC Booth N 6644
EZ Bagz Trash Bags are made from a 100% degradable, non-toxic polymer treated with a specially formulated degradant catalyst. This converts the polymer to an oxo-biodegradable substance which assimilates back to nature within 12-24 months, leaving no harmful residue. EZ Bagz are also recyclable. The outer carton is made of recycled paperboard and is recyclable.
Green Pan Dubai Range
Green Pan Booth S 3835
The Green Pan Dubai range uses the Thermolon ceramic coating, which requires less energy to apply than PTFE and has a higher heat resistance. The aluminum for the bodies is a minimum of 30% recycled and cast stainless steel handles use a minimum of 75% recycled materials. The pan was redesigned so that one handle fits all pieces, reducing tooling costs and materials waste, and disassembles easily. The pans stack compactly for consumers and for more efficient carton packing and shipping.
Loofah Kitchen Scrubber
Loofah-Art® LLC Booth S 2035
Loofah is a sustainable agricultural crop, a vegetable plant related to the cucumber. The scrubbers, colored with natural dyes, are made of 100% biodegradable loofah. Loofah-Art provides humanitarian and economic support to people in developing countries. Farmers have been trained and certified to grow loofah; craftsmen hand process, dye, sew, finish and package the products. Loofah-Art donates a percentage of sales to fund schools, medical care and decent living conditions.
MUbamboo Towels and Aprons
MUKitchen Booth S 557
MUKitchen increased the amount of bamboo fiber in its towels, from 80% bamboo/20% cotton to 100% bamboo, and improved their durability by changing to a flat weave. Aprons were added to the product line. Fast-growing bamboo, grown without pesticides or chemicals, is a natural substitute for cotton which has a much larger environmental footprint. Woven bamboo is an ultra-soft fabric that stands up to tough daily use, is super-absorbent, fast-drying, and releases a natural anti-bacterial agent that reduces bacterial growth.
Eco Dust Pan and Brush
Organize-it-All, Inc. Booth N 7341
The Eco Dust Pan is made of recycled paper that contains minimal ink and with a thin lip of bamboo; the Brush is hand woven couch grass, a waste material. Both items are biodegradable and at the end of their lifecycles can be re-washed, remolded and rewoven. Both require very little machinery in production, reducing pollution. The lightweight products fit together, reducing the carton size while packing more pieces into the carton, reducing shipping costs.
FS-20 Steam Cleaning Floor Sanitizer
HAAN Corp. Booth L 12936
The FS-20 is a smaller, lighter weight version of the original HAAN floor sanitizer, reducing the carbon footprint in production, shipping and distribution. It requires less electricity during use, using 800 watts instead of the typical 1500 watts. The FS-20 steam cleans, sanitizes and dries floors using only water, eliminating the need for chemical cleaners. Its multi-layer cleaning pads are washable and reusable through hundreds of washings.
GreenLite Dishwasher Safe Cutting Boards
Totally Bamboo Booth S 2157
By reducing thickness and weight and making cutting boards dishwasher-friendly, Totally Bamboo improved upon its earlier products with the GreenLite line. Totally Bamboo uses only 5 year-old growth bamboo, which is denser and more stable than younger material. The lightweight, 3/8” GreenLite boards use less raw material, and less energy in milling, kiln-drying and transport. The “TriPly” construction uses a proprietary food-grade adhesive that withstands high temperature washings and is formaldehyde-free.
