Oikos Product Directory Help

Searching by Category

The product lines of each company have been classified into a three-level hierarchy:

  • Division
    • Subdivision
      • Category

This system is based loosely on the Construction Specifications Institute's Masterformat, which is used by many architects and specifiers. We have tried to classify products by commonly used names, which are often more specific than CSI categories. For example, CSI has a category for Plumbing Fixtures, but the Oikos Product Directory identifies Low Flow Showerheads, Low Flush Toilets and Graywater Recycling Systems. These more specific categories help you find the right companies more quickly.

Searching By Topic

Type one or more words to search the database by topic. For example, type "heat pump" or "ground source heat pump," "lumber" or "plastic lumber" or "reclaimed lumber." If you don't find the type of products you're looking for, we may just call it by a different name. Try a Category search to learn more about our classification system. Searching by topic is really the same as searching by category.

Searching by Company

You can find a particular company by typing in its name. Or find only those companies whose main office is in a certain location by typing in a city, state or postal code. This search is independent of the topic search. Currently there is no way to limit a topic search by a geographic area.

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Certifications

ENERGY STAR®: The ENERGY STAR label is the government’s symbol for energy efficiency. Specifications differ for each product, and are set by either the Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Energy

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC): An international non-profit established to promote responsible management of the world's forests through independent certification and labeling of forest products.

GREENGUARD: The GREENGUARD Certification Program is an industry independent, third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials.

Environmental Benefit Codes

RC = post-consumer recycled content
ES = energy saving
WS =water saving
MC = moisture control
SH = certified, sustainably harvested forest products
AQ = products that promote indoor air quality
LT - low-toxicity
OF = ozone friendly
RE = resource efficient products use less material or an alternative material with lower environmental impact

Company Type Codes

M = Manufacturer
D = Distributor
R = Retail outlet
O = Mail Order