Matco-Norca has issued a dedicated Lead Free Products catalog (right). The 20-page catalog showcases the complete lead free line of valves, fittings, faucets and plumbing specialties offered by the company. It contains a lead free certification statement, an alphabetical index, a quick find reference guide and 14 pages of product information.

Danfoss has become a charter member of the Save Energy Now LEADER program, a new U.S. Department of Energy program providing technical assistance and resources to companies that pledge significant improvements in industrial energy efficiency. Read more.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the WaterSense Single-Family New Home Specification, which works with other voluntary green building programs such as the National Green Building Standard, Energy Star and the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program. More on this.

Bazzèo was granted the Evergreen Assured Standard for its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices, as well as its ongoing support of community and global environmental issues and causes.  Executive Vice President Kevin M. Henry accepted the Standard for the company.

Caroma, which offers dual flush toilets and bathroom sinks, was chosen by Goodman Realty Group to furnish high-efficiency toilets for the historic Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque, NM. The hotel, which has 107 guest rooms, has been retrofitted with Sydney Smart 270 and Caravelle 270 toilets. The hotel is striving to attain LEED Gold certification.