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Hardware Store - Plumbing (Water Conservation)PLEASE NOTE: Linking to these lists does not constitute "endorsement" of
these products or companies on the part of the EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.
Some lists include product brands that have had their environmental claims certified by a third party certifier, while
others do not. Go to the vendor list author home page link to get more details on how each program generates their
lists. In addition, to get a product brand added to any vendor list in this database, please contact the organization
which authored the vendor list directly via the contact information provided in the vendor list table.
| Bathroom Sink Faucets | USA - WaterSense 866-987-7367 |  |
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None stated | None stated | Water conservation | |
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| Drain Maintainer | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
6/1/2009 | |
| Faucets | USA - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) (800) 363-3732 |   |
No |  |
None stated | None stated | Durability/life span Energy use Water use |
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| Flushing Box (for toilets) | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Energy conservation Water conservation |
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01/01/2000 |
| Flushing Valves | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Noise level Specific operation instructions Water use equipment |
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2/1/1999 |
| Grease Trap Maintainer (Lift Station) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
2/3/2009 | |
| Hard-Solder | Germany - Blue-Angel Web site | |
Yes | |
Cadmium | Hazardous substances | Serviceability and safety requirements | |
2/1/2001 |
| Holding Tank Treatment (Deodorizer) | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
2/3/2009 | |
| Pipe and Coupling Products | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
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| Septic System Treatment | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
2/3/2009 | |
| Showerheads | USA - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) (800) 363-3732 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Durability/life span Energy use Water use |
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| Showerheads | USA - WaterSense 866-987-7367 | |
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None stated | None stated | Water conservation | |
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| Toilet Flush Valves | USA - Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Program - Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute certification@mbdc.com (434) 295-1111 x1 | |
Yes | |
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) neoprene/chloroprene |
Lead Hexavalent Chromium Cadmium Mercury Chlorinated organic compounds Fluorinated organic compounds Brominated organic compounds and other chemicals with high hazard to human & environmental health |
This product is assessed in the following categories: Toxicity to human and environmental health; Recyclability/Compostability; Recycled/Renwable Content; Use of Renewable Energy during manufacturing; Water Stewardship during manufacturing; Social Responsibility of manufacturer | |
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| Toilets | USA - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) (800) 363-3732 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Durability/life span Energy use Health impacts Post-use care Water use |
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| Toilets | USA - WaterSense 866-987-7367 | |
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None stated | None stated | Water conservation | |
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| Urinals | USA - Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) (800) 363-3732 | |
No | |
None stated | None stated | Energy use Health impacts Post-use care Water use |
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| Urinals (Flushing) | USA - WaterSense 866-987-7367 | |
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None stated | None stated | Water Conservation | |
9/1/2009 | |
| Wastewater Inoculant | USA - EPA Design for the Environment Libby Sommer, sommer.elizabeth@epa.gov | |
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phthalates, known reproductive toxicants, known mutagens, known neurotoxicants, alkylphenol ethoxylates, carcinogens (known, probable, or possible), ethylene glycol ethers, chorine bleach, inorganic phosphates, other chemicals with effective, available, safer substitutes | highly corrosive chemicals, highly combustible chemicals, VOCs | endocrine disruption, fragrance screening, internal organ effects, skin sensitization, respiratory sensitization (asthmagens), acute toxicity, chronic aquatic toxicity | |
2/3/2009 | |
| Wastewater Reuse Treatment Technology (NSF/ANSI 350) | USA - NSF International Mindy Costello, 734-827-6819, mcostello@nsf.org | |
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None stated | None stated | Water savings | |
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| Water efficiency: GSA Environmental Products and Services Guide -- Water Saving-Technologies | USA - U.S. General Services Administration Web site | |
Some | |
None stated | None stated | None stated | |
11/03/03 |
| Water Efficient Fixtures | USA - Green Seal 202-872-6400 | |
Yes | |
None stated | None stated | Water efficiency | |
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| Water Heater (Gas Condensing) | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy savings | |
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| Water Heater (Heat Pump) | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy savings | |
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| Water Heater (High-Efficiency Gas Storage) | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy savings | |
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| Water Heaters (Solar) | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy savings | |
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| Water Heaters (Whole Home Gas Tankless) | USA - EPA's Energy Star Program labeling@energystar.gov | |
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None stated | None stated | Energy savings | |
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