CHICAGO—The DoubleTree Alsip, Hilton Lisle/Naperville and Hilton Northbrook have implemented lighting efficiency and conservation measures to collectively reduce energy use by more than 35 percent annually, supporting Hilton Worldwide LightstayM sustainability goals. The efficiency upgrades were implemented as part of an electricity supply contract with Constellation through its Efficiency Made Easy product. Efficiency Made Easy allows Constellation business customers to implement energy efficiency upgrades at their facilities with no up-front capital expenditure. Constellation funds and installs the upgrades as part of a short-term energy supply contract with the customer. In most cases, customers realize an immediate savings on energy costs...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Concept Amenities, a supplier of environmentally responsible guest bath amenities, recently received ISO 22716 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) accreditation of its Melbourne production facility. The certificate issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is in recognition of Concept Amenities’ manufacturing of skin and hair cleansing products—including hand and body lotion, shampoo, conditioner, bath and shower gel and soap bars—in accordance with specific guidelines that cover the quality aspects of the products. The ISO is the world’s largest developer of voluntary international standards, providing state-of-the-art specifications for products, services and good practices for the purpose of making industry more efficient...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Green Seal announced that PortionPac Chemical Corporation’s Pot & Pan Detergent and NeutraPac Floor Neutralizer have achieved certification as the first Green Seal-certified specialty cleaning products on the market. Meeting the GS-53 standard (Specialty Cleaning Products for Industrial and Institutional Use) means that these products meet strict environmental criteria and perform as well or better than others in their class. “We applaud PortionPac for developing new products that meet the stringent requirements of the GS-53 standard,” said Arthur Weissman, Ph.D., president and CEO of Green Seal. “PortionPac’s continued leadership in sustainability is an inspiration for the entire industry.” Green Seal’s holistic...

WARMINSTER, PA.—Therm-Omega-Tech, a maker of self-actuating temperature control valves, announced the launch of its new Circuit Solver valve for domestic hot water systems. The company extensively researched the problem of hot water not being rapidly delivered to all parts of a building and utilized its self-actuating temperature control valve technology to solve it. “We are thrilled to announce Circuit Solver after hearing what trouble it can be to get hot water instantly to all parts of many buildings,” said James Logue Jr., president and CEO of Therm-Omega-Tech. “We have been developing valves to control the temperature and flow of water...

SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS—Sabre Holdings, a global travel technology company, launched “Passport to Freedom,” its comprehensive initiative seeking to unite the travel and tourism industry in the fight against human trafficking. Announced by Sabre Holdings chairman and CEO Sam Gilliland, actress and advocate Jada Pinkett Smith, U.S. Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow, and Tekla Roberts, a human trafficking survivor and program advocate, the initiative aims to raise awareness about human trafficking issues; advocate for legislative change; and provide opportunities for leaders in government, travel and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on an issue affecting up to 27 million people globally.“Sabre...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes High Sierra Showerheads as a Product & Service Directory partner. High Sierra Showerheads is the maker of the water-saving High Sierra Shower Head, which provides a luxuriant shower at just 1.5 gallons per minute. The device’s patented FCS nozzle technology delivers an invigorating spray from a single orifice, making clogging virtually impossible. It is made in the United States from solid metal, with an ABS splash guard that is well suited to shower-over-bath installations. Tens of thousands of these showerheads are saving water, energy, and money in...

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO—System Associates Inc. has teamed with Control Green to monitor guestroom equipment and dispatch staff long before issues become a guest complaint. The joint technology is equipping hotel engineers with much needed business intelligence to enhance the overall guest experience and provide for tighter energy monitoring and financial control.Control Green is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that provides Web-based monitoring and reporting on energy consumption and equipment status in guestrooms. By integrating this solution with SAI’s SynergyMMS Web-based maintenance management system, hotels have better control over all guestroom touch points, thereby increasing guest comfort and...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—ZENO Controls LLC, developer of the ZENO wireless gateway and universal controller, has acquired Verve Living Systems, developer of energy-efficient guestroom control products for hotels. Verve was the recipient of the “Editor’s Choice Award for Best Green Technology Product” during the International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show for its self-powered wireless Keycard Switch. Through this acquisition, ZENO becomes the only energy management and in-room controls provider to support both EnOcean and ZigBee technologies.The Verve product line includes 27 products, ranging from switches and sensors to thermostats, occupancy sensors, HVAC, lighting and load control. These components work together to...

WATERFORD, N.Y.—North America’s fourth largest producer of towel and tissue paper, Cascades Tissue Group, announced the U.S. launch of the Cascades Antibacterial Paper Towel. The Cascades Antibacterial Paper Towel minimizes hand contamination by killing 99.99 percent of harmful bacteria almost instantly unlike ordinary paper towels. Since 80 percent of all infections are transmitted by hand, the lack of proper hand hygiene, in particular inadequate hand washing and drying practices, continues to be a consistent, if not deadly, problem. The distinctly green-colored Cascades Antibacterial Paper Towel can fit anywhere, doesn’t require additional steps and compensates for people’s imperfect hygiene habits without...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—For the third consecutive year, Ecolab Inc. has been named to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) S&P 500 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). The CDLI highlights companies that have demonstrated a commitment to strategy, governance, stakeholder communications and transparency in their reporting practices. “At Ecolab, we strive to manage our operations responsibly while we deliver sustainable solutions to more than one million customer locations around the world,” said Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Ecolab chairman and CEO. “We are honored to once again be recognized by the CDP for our responsible business initiatives and commitment to reduce greenhouse gas...