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 Product News   Blue Jeans Reincarnated
UltraTouch natural cotton insulation is made from 85 percent post-industrial recycled natural fibers that provide extremely effective sound absorption and maximum thermal performance. It contains no chemical irritants or volatile organic compounds, meets the highest testing standards for fire and smoke ratings, fungi resistance and corrosiveness and requires no warning labels. Bonded Logic, www.bondedlogic.com

Price: approximately 65 cents per square foot
     
 Product News   Green Gardening
Looking for a green garden container alternative? Try EcoForms, an earth-friendly plant container made from renewable grain husks, available in six earthtone colors and several sizes and styles. A long-lasting, lightweight plastic alternative, Eco-Forms are suitable for use inside or outside and are resistant to water, mildew and frost. Best of all, they are biodegradable. EcoForms, www.ecoforms.com

Price:  $3.29-$12.49
     
 Product News   Gentle Eviction
GreenCure fungicide is recommended for use on over 150 different flowers, trees, houseplants, fruits, vegetables and turfs. This potassium bicarbonate-based fungicide is a safe alternative to chemical fungicides. It kills powdery mildew and other diseases that affect plants and provides up to 2 weeks of residual protection. GreenCure,
www.greencure.net

 Price: $15.99
     
 Product News   Cool Roof
Chill out your home with this metal tile panel roofing by Met-Tile Inc., an ENERGY STAR partner. Suitable for use in all climates, the new "cool roof" line offers tremendous energy savings thanks to its solar reflectivity values. The tile has a more than 230 mile-per-hour wind rating, has superior resistance to hail, fire, earthquakes and moisture and is offered in 10 designer colors. Met-Tile Inc., (909) 947-0311 or www.met-tile.com

Price: call for estimates
     
 Product News   Light It Up
Outwater's new low-cost, energy-efficient LED under-cabinet lights are ideal and safe for a variety of recessed or surface-mounted applications. They are similar in illumination to a 20-watt halogen bulb, yet consume only 1.25 watts per fixture. Bulb life is rated at 50,000 hours. Available in seven finishes. Outwater, (888) 333-0408 or www.outwater.com

Price: $99 for a three-light set
     
 Product News   Hold and Cold
A new heating and cooling system is on the market: the Acadia from Hallowell International. This patented system is all-electric, eliminating the need for fossil fuels. The Acadia outperforms conventional heating systems by 200 percent, and has already lowered home energy bills by up to 70 percent -- even when outside temperatures reach well below zero. Hallowell International, (207) 990-5600 or www.gotohallowell.com

Price: call for prices
     

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