Je Taime Kirei

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Despite having a broad array of bamboo products as it is, as relayed in our last post, Live Green Malibu has added another species to it's selection. Kirei Bamboo. Kirei strives to promote sustainability in their particular industry. Their name, which is derived from the Japanese word for "clean" or "beautiful", projects the validity of their mission. Kirei Bamboo has been actively serving the flooring and building materials industry since 2003. Their company promotes the profitability of the source regions of their products, and hopes to provide jobs for many in that area at a decent wage. Kirei distributes 4 types of materials: Kirei Board, Kirei Bamboo, Coco, and Wheatboard. Kirei Board is an efficient substitute for hardwood, it can be used for a variety of purposes. It contains no formaldehyde and is fully sustainable. Their bamboo is eco-friendly as well, and meets leed-certified requirements. Wheatboard is an environmentally friendly material used underneath flooring and other projects that is formaldehyde free. Their Coco tiles are made out of coconut shells and low-formaldehyde resin. Their designs are beautiful, and the general look of the materials whisks you away to a tropical retreat upon meeting your eyes. For more information, visit: http://www.kireiusa.com/

New Products @ Live Green Malibu!

The last couple weeks have been very busy here at Live Green. While re-modeling our showroom, we have been simultaneously been ordering new, sustainable products to be featured for our customers. We have acquired quite a few lines lately, and our very excited for our transition into a fully sustainable showroom. We recently included Ultra Touch insulation to our product list, it is the first insulation that we have included in our inventory. Ultra Touch insulation is made of 85% post-industrial recycled natural fiber, is fire, smoke, fungi, and corrosive resistant, does not contain any VOCs, and is effective in sound absorption and thermal performance. We have also gotten a hold of a line of eco-friendly wall-coverings offered by Innovations, titled Innvironments. Kirei Board and Bamboo, are included amongst the new products, as well as Squawkbox recycled tile, stone, and concrete.

Eco-Friendly Pioneers

Floor Covering Weekly, a publication distributed to various members of the flooring industry, has incorporated a new event into their annual schedule. Starting in 2009, Floor Coverings Weekly will hand out awards to the companies that are actively participating in sustainable and environmentally friendly activities in an admirable fashion. There are 4 categories in which awards are given: Product, Practice/Process, Promotion/Communication, and Pinnacle. The Product Award will be given to the best green product in the current market. The Practice/Process awards will be distributed to those who reduced the negative impacts their production and operation processes have on the environment. Promotion/Communication will be determined by those who are actively participating in instructing others about green practices and initiatives. The Pinnacle award is given to those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in promoting and enforcing eco-friendly practices and knowledge. The main aspects to be considered will be sustainability, recognition, and leadership. The Pinnacle nominees consist of: Bentley Prince Street, Mirage, Crossville, and Shaw. The Process nominees are Baker's Creek Wood Floors, Beaulieu Bliss Healthy Home Carpet, Beaulieu Commercial, Gerflor, Centiva- the Green Way, Interface, J+J/Invision, Laticrete, Mannington Commercial Drywall to flooring, Mohawk, Orian Rugs, Quick Step, Shaw, USFloors, and Wicanders Cork. The Promotion Nominess include Anderson Surfaces, Armstrong, Bostik, Ceramic Tiles of Italy, EcoTimber, Johnsonite, Kirby Davis of Laticrete, Leggett & Platt, Mohawk, Mullican, Shaw, and Zeftron. Congratulations to all of this years' nominees, and thank you for what you are doing for this planet! To check out the original articles, pick up a Floor Coverings Weekly near you!

Join Us!

Live Green Malibu employees will be at the Malibu Colony on Thursday, May 7th for an informational display pertaining to our eco-friendly products and services.
10 AM-2PM
We will be holding a raffle for one lucky individual to receive 100 square feet of Eco-friendly bamboo flooring.

Hope to see you there!

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Welcome!

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Live Green Malibu

We are a Leed-Certified business offering sustainable building and design solutions.

We offer a vast variety of eco-friendly products including:

0 VOC Yolo Paint
Recycled Stone & Tile
Bliss Healthy Home Carpets
Bambo & Greentech Bamboo

As well as other products for your flooring needs.

Our showroom is located on the historic Pacific Coast Highway in beautiful Malibu, CA.

We are by appointment only while our showroom is being re-modeled,

but are available for free in-home consultation.

Keep in touch for DIY tips, product information, and general updates pertaining to our business.
Hope to hear from you soon!