With fuel prices rising, energy-saving glass options could be the next big high-end upsell. Republic now has five glazing options for its high-end Enhancement line, each one with a “fuel savings pledge” ranging from 30% to 40%.
Remodelers in search of new green products need look no further than America's soybean fields. A number of manufacturers of industrial products are employing soy as a main ingredient, often as a replacement for imported fossil fuels and other environmentally harmful ingredients.