FRAMING

Environ Biocomposites Manufacturing: durable Environ Biocomposite recycled newsprint, Dakota Burl sunflower hull and BIOFIBER Wheat composite boards (www.environbiocomposites.com, 800-324-8187)

Plexwood: formaldehyde-free, low-VOC composite building boards made from a variety of woods harvested under Dutch and European Union guidelines (www.plexwood.com)

COUNTERS

Richlite: countertops made from paper and hemp fiber (www.richlite.com, 888-383-5533)

PIPES

Fusiotherm: PVC-free, polypropylene plastic pipes that require no glue (www.aquathermpipe.com)

PAINT and WALL COVERINGS

American Clay: New Mexico-made attractive natural-clay plaster alternative to cement, gypsum, acrylic and lime (www.americanclay.com, 866-404-1634)

Sina Pearson: recycled fabrics for use as funky wallpaper or decorative wall hangings (www.sinapearson.com, 212-366-1146)

Maharam: stylish interior textiles made with natural fibers and/or recycled content (www.maharam.com, 800-645-3943)

Mio: textured "3D" wallpaper made from recycled paper; can be applied with double-stick tape (www.mioculture.com, (215-925-9359)

Innovations: Innvironments cotton, hemp, paper and cellulose wall coverings (www.innovationsusa.com,(800-227-8053)

INSULATION

BioBased Spray Foam Insulation: soy-based polyurethane sprayable insulation; does not release microfiber particles like fiberglass (www.biobased.net, 800-803-5189)

UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation: made of recycled denim and other fabrics; releases no airborne particles (www.bondedlogic.com, 480-812-9114)