Products - January 2008

EcoDomo Recycled Leather Tiles
EcoDomo's Recycled Leather Tiles are made with shredded, pre-consumer recycled leather scraps that are reconstituted with natural rubber and a binder made from Acacia tree bark to make floor and wall tiles that have all the attributes of leather. These low-pollutant, low-VOC tiles use a waterbased finish and are free of chromium (a toxic metal commonly used in leather tanning). They are maintained much like hardwood flooring, using carnauba wax or beeswax, and acquire a rich patina over time. A low-VOC adhesive is specified for installation. EcoDomo, LLC; Rockville , MD. www.ecodomo.com; phone 301-424-7717

iBeam Construction Cameras
iBeam offers fixed and portable construction cameras that allow builders to monitor job sites and communicate with off-site clients and consultants via the Internet. Time-Lapse Pro creates a video archive, generating a still image every 15 minutes.  The On-Site and wireless Handheld models provide live images along with an archive, and the On-Site model can be remotely controlled. These cameras can help minimize travel between job site and office, promote efficient use of time and materials, and verify that work is being appropriately executed. iBeam Systems, Inc.; Boise, ID. www.ibeamsystems.com; 208-344-8002.

Sloan ECOS Dual-Flush Sensor
The Sloan ECOS Dual-Flush Sensor for floor-mounted or wall-hung commercial toilets keeps track of how long a user is in front of it and selects a 1.1- gallon flush if they leave in less than 65 seconds, or if the user lingers longer, a full 1.6-gallon flush. Push buttons on the exposed, battery-powered flushometer also give the user the option to choose the appropriate flush. Each unit comes with etched-metal instruction plates for public education. Sloan Valve Company; Franklin Park, IL. www.sloanecos.com; 847-671-4300, 800-982-5839.