Sustainable Practices

A renewed interest in overall health and wellness includes a rising concern for the state of the earth. Many manufacturers in the kitchen and bath segment have devoted themselves to sustainable practices, reusing waste products, creating safer work environments and reducing emissions, among other things.

The products they are producing are also keenly focused on environmental sustainability, often incorporating recycled elements or saving precious resources. From appliances to surfacing to fixtures to cabinets, suppliers are busy devising new ways of creating more environmentally responsible products produced in a more sustainable way.

Some of the ways in which sustainability is affecting the kitchen and bath industry includes:

The Abstra Collection by Kohler WasteLAB is a new series of brushed and matte tiles made from nearly 100 percent recycled waste materials. The collection evokes the appearance of sculpted …

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures has updated its Avalanche toilet, featuring a contoured bowl and tank with defined vertical edges and a tight-fitting tank cover contoured by the slightly flared pedestal base. …

Crossville has launched the Native Metal porcelain tile collection, a series offering distinctive metallic visuals and textures in porcelain tile. The Native Metal collection is one of the first carbon-neutral …

Cosentino’s latest debut, Dekton Onirika, was created by interior designer Nina Magon and includes eight marble-inspired patterns and finishes. Onirika is a cradle-to-grave carbon neutral product and incorporates recycled materials …

Beko Home Appliances’ 24″ Front-Load Washer features RecycledTub, a proprietary manufacturing process that allows Beko to make washer tubs from 60 recycled plastic water bottles. The WiFi-enabled heat-pump dryer features …

The ASKO 60+ Dishwasher series offers the ability to optimize water, energy and detergent consumption, while sanitizing and eliminating harmful bacteria. Built with steel for durability and sustainability, the dishwasher …

RainStick is a WiFi-enabled circular shower that saves 80 percent water and up to 80 percent energy while maintaining almost twice the flow rate compared to a traditional low-flow shower, …

The Mendocino NativeStone Freestanding Tub from Native Trails features thick walls that provide insulation for a hot, deep soak. Created using a sustainable blend of natural jute fiber and cement, …

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