BATHROOM: New showerheads reduce the costs associated with hot water

ShowerStart Launches Line of Eco-Friendly Luxury Showerheads in Western Washington 

ShowerStart, LLC just announced the availability of their luxury-featured, environmentally friendly showerheads in the Pacific Northwest. The evolve(TM) showerhead combines European styling, drenching spray patterns, solid brass fittings, anti-clog spray nozzles and maximum flow rates with the company’s innovative ShowerStart(TM) water- and energy-saving technology.

The company says that evolve’s integrated ShowerStart technology is driven by a temperature sensor that enables the showerhead to prevent hot water from running down the drain when no one is in the shower—an event most commonly associated with waiting for the shower to get Read more

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KITCHEN & BATH: 6 manufacturers of eco-friendly recycled glass tiles!

Recycled glass tiles are gaining in popularity, and let’s just face it — the unique patterns and colors are beautiful.  We’ve taken some time to compile a list of manufacturers to help you quickly source tiles for your kitchen or bath.  Enjoy! 

Aurora Glass

Aurora Glass Architectural Accents include glass tiles and drawer knobs made from 100% recycled glass. Aurora Glass is a program of St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Inc. All profits from sale of Aurora glass support homeless and low-income people through emergency services, housing, jobs, training, and other charitable endeavors in Portland, OR.  Products can be purchased directly on the company’s website. 

    

Bedrock Industries 

Blazestone® tiles are made by hand from 100% recycled glass, most of which is post-consumer content. They come in all types of shapes an sizes, as well as mosaic pieces. Color varies with the recycled glass materials used, but the company notes that they do not use pigments.  The Bedrock Industries Price List offers pricing details.  Products are shipped in recycled Read more