BROOMFIELD, COLO.—Vail Resorts, Inc. announced the release of its 2022/23 Environmental & Social Responsibility Report. In 2017, Vail Resorts announced Commitment to Zero, a bold goal to achieve a zero net operating footprint by 2030, including zero net emissions, zero waste to landfill, and zero net operating impact to forests and habitat. The company shared it is ahead of schedule to reach its emissions goals, and on track for the broader goal of reaching a zero net operating footprint by 2030. With a commitment to make its mountain resorts more sustainable and inclusive, the company has made progress across all four pillars of...

ROCKAWAY, N.J.—Vivreau announced its partnership with 4ocean, a global organization dedicated to cleaning the world’s oceans and coastlines. For every water dispenser sold, Vivreau will pull 5 pounds of plastic from the ocean through 4ocean’s Buy one, Pull one initiative. This initiative represents a powerful step forward in the fight against plastic pollution and highlights both companies’ commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation. “The ‘Buy One, Pull One’ partnership with 4ocean reflects Vivreau’s dedication to environmental stewardship,” comments Drew Hamilton, Managing Director at Vivreau. “We are not only providing our customers with sustainable water solutions but also actively participating in the...

BALDWIN PARK, CALIF.—Blue Ridge Hotel Textiles announces CiCLO Biodegradable Materials as its core hotel textiles down alternative fiber. Over 60 percent of today’s textiles are made with synthetic fibers; from pillows and comforters to clothing and carpets, and more. These synthetic fibers, including polyester and nylon, are composed of plastics which, when released into the environment, can remain indefinitely because they are not inherently biodegradable. CiCLO represents a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable materials, serving as the inaugural and exclusive substance capable of significantly enhancing the biodegradability of polyester and nylon—the foundational elements of hospitality essentials such as blankets, pillows,...

SEA RANCH, CALIF.—The Sea Ranch Lodge, set along the dramatic coastline of Sonoma County, has unveiled The Farm, a haven for regenerative farming practices located on agricultural land just south of The Sea Ranch Lodge. With a mission to provide wholesome sustainable dining at The Sea Ranch Lodge, The Farm features a myriad of farming and ranching techniques that surpass conventional practices, from regenerative beef and lamb farming and mushroom cultivation to honey harvesting and composting. Guests and locals can enjoy The Farm’s fresh bounty with Lodge programming including farm tours, hiking, birding, and picnics. “The Sea Ranch Lodge Team is continuously exploring...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Multiplast Systems Inc. as a Founding Sponsor at the Bronze Level. MultiPlast Systems Inc. produces and sells Bio-Enhanced Degradable Additive (BEDA®) to plastic manufacturers and distributors worldwide. The look, feel, performance and integrity are not changed when BEDA® is added. BEDA®’s benefits truly begin when product is dumped into a landfill. Since 75.8 percent of plastic ends up in a landfill, this becomes a highly valued and legitimate solution to increase the degradation process in landfills versus products that have no additive. BEDA provides a natural solution to combat this worldwide problem. For more information,...

MultiPlast Systems Inc. Increase Degradation with Our Bio-Enhanced Degradable Additive MultiPlast Systems Inc. owns the formulas, produces and sells Bio-Enhanced Degradable Additive (BEDA®) to plastic manufacturers. MSI also provides finished products produced with BEDA® to end users and distributors worldwide. The look, feel, performance and integrity of those products are not changed when BEDA® is added. With 75.8% of plastic ending up in a landfill, BEDA® is a natural solution to increase degradation in those landfills worldwide. For more information, call Jeff Apisdorf at (440) 349-0800 or e-mail japisdorf@multiplastsystems.com. MultiPlast Systems Inc. » Email for Details »

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Artists For Humanity (AFH), whose 23,500-square-foot Epicenter is Boston’s first LEED Platinum certified building, has combined its commitment to sustainability with its dedication to art and design—and ensured neither stops outside the restroom doors. The organization provides Boston teens with opportunities for creative expression, mentorship, and paid work experience on an array of client art and design projects, all while they prepare for college and their careers. Now, thanks to a partnership with Excel Dryer, AFH has installed first-of-their-kind XLERATOR Hand Dryers customized with artwork designed by local teens in its facility bathrooms. “When we learned about the amazing work AFH was doing,...

HORSHAM, PA.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper products, earned two Recycled Content Certifications from GreenCircle Certified. Sofidel’s Poly Bundle and Poly Inner packaging both received the Recycled Content Certification. The Poly Bundle and Poly Inner packaging is available for professional, consumer and private label Sofidel paper products. “GreenCircle Certified is a reliable third-party certification that utilizes thorough assessments and verification to back up sustainability claims,” said Franco DiFelice, Product Office and Innovation Director, Sofidel America. “Labels like this further prove to customers that we’re first and foremost committed to environmental protection in our manufacturing.” The Recycled Content Certification recognizes products comprised...

CLARKSBURG, CALIF.—Element Wines was announced from Bogle Family Wine Collection as the first-of-its-kind wine brand with 750ml aluminum wine bottles that are lightweight, infinitely recyclable, and are made in the shape of a traditional wine bottle. The new environmentally friendly format will shatter expectations about how and when wine can be enjoyed and answer the call-to-action from the wine industry to rethink glass bottles, the largest contributor to wine’s carbon footprint. Starting January 2024, the Element portfolio will be available in 100 percent recyclable aluminum bottles with four varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé and Pinot Noir. Each wine varietal...

SAUDI ARABIA—St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service. “One of the world’s unexplored treasures, The Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to become a coveted leisure destination,” said...