Green Cabinetworks Blog

Rhode Island was recognized as the first state in the nation to adopt the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) for public buildings. This is just another step the state has made toward greener building. The Green Buildings Act was signed into law in 2009 and applies to all new construction in the design phase after [...]

We wouldn’t knowingly put questionable substances on our face, skin or use them in our hair if we knew they may cause harm. Yet we all use several products in our personal care routines every day and assume that they are safe without really knowing what is in them. However, many of these products contain harmful chemicals [...]

Today is America Recycles Day and NBC is celebrating their annual Green Week from November 14-21. Both of these events highlight the importance of environmental awareness and are offering educational tips, information and programming on ways we can help the planet. The theme for this year’s America Recycles Day is “I Recycle” and the organizations [...]

Greenpeace recently released their most recent Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks companies based on several factors including toxic chemicals and e-waste to environmental impacts from products. This is the organization’s 16th edition and includes manufacturers of televisions, personal computers, mobile phones and games. Here is a list of the top ten companies: 1. Nokia [...]

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released revisions to their Green Guides to address environmental marketing, advertising and “greenwashing” or claiming a product is green when it’s not. To build upon our last post about what was already included in Green Guides, here is some information on the proposed [...]

With so many products labeled “green” or “environmentally safe” it is difficult for consumers to  figure out what is true and what is just an empty claim. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released revisions to their Green Guides addressing environmental marketing and advertising. They hope this will help [...]