sustainable products

• countertops, tiles & partitions
• building materials
• paint, sealers, adhesives & natural plaster
• wall coverings
• flooring
• low energy water heaters
• low energy lighting
• low flow water fixtures & toilets
• insulation
• non-toxic cleaners
• window treatments
• recycled metal products
• fabrics & wallpaper
• green roofs & living walls

Water Conservation Products

low flow toilets: liquids (1/2 flush) 0.8 gal and solids (full flush) 1.6 gal (a standard toilet is 1.6 gal). The average person flushes 5x/day with four flushes requiring liquids for a mean daily flush use of 0.9 gal.

Dual flush toilets
Dual flush toilets have two flush volumes, half versus full, which can reduce water use.
a)
Caroma™ - www.caromausa.com
b)
Vortens™ - www.vortens.com

Greywater Recycling

BRAC Systems
www.bracsystems.com
The BRAC System is a patented device that filters foreign particles and impurities from your used shower/bath and laundry water and reuses it to flush your toilets. The system will help you save between 30-40% on your annual water bill.

AQUS® - small scale application
www.watersavertech.com
System treats the sink water then directs it to flush the toilet.

Low Flow Fixtures

Zurn - EcoVantage Aquaspec Line
www.zurn.com

The Metlund® D'MAND® System - designed to save water and energy by re-circulating water that would normally run down the drain while waiting for hot water to arrive at the tap.

Energy Conservation Products

Solar Hot Water Heater
• Uses two solar panels to heat water which is stored in an 80 gal tank. System connects to an electrical backup.

On Demand/tankless Hot Water Heater
• Delivers hot water to multiple outlets simultaneously without fluctuation in temperature. Heats water only as needed and saves space.
tax credits are available for installing both models

Rinnai - gas powered units (propane or natural gas)
www.rinnai.us

Stiebel Eltron - electric powered units
Models from point-of-use or mini units (i.e. sink or shower) to household (Tempra™) units
www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com

Radient Floors

 

 


Low Energy Lighting

Watt Stopper - Makes buildings more efficient by lighting controls, such as vacancy sensors, day-lighting sensors & controls, timers and dimmers. Available for commercial and residential applications.
www.wattstopper.com


Geothermal Energy
• Geothermal energy uses the steady temperature (~55ºF) from the earth to heat or cool air or water in buildings. Tapping geothermal energy is an affordable and sustainable solution to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, and the global warming and public health risks that result from their use.

We partnered with WaterFurnace® - "Smarter from the Ground Up"™ www.waterfurnace.com to draw and manage the energy. Will decrease annual costs for heating & cooling, and hot water by up to 60%/yr. WaterFurnace® can be paired with a variety of other energy and water conservation products.

 

 

 

Sapona Green Building Center • t 910.313.6606 • f 910.313.6609 • info@saponagreen.com