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Profits go down the drain, literally, when water is not conserved. Fortunately, there are many measures that can be taken to reduce consumption--both inside and outside of the hotel building. Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and best practices. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Water Conservation

Home Water Conservation
Profits go down the drain, literally, when water is not conserved. Fortunately, there are many measures that can be taken to reduce consumption--both inside and outside of the hotel building. Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and best practices. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

GLN Adds American Standard Case Study to Website

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Green Lodging News has just added a new case study to its website. The case study focuses on the 403-room, LEED-certified Atlanta Airport Gateway Marriott and its use of high-efficiency plumbing fixtures from American Standard. Among the American Standard products featured in the Marriott guestrooms are Cadet 3 FloWise water closets, Town Square faucets and spouts, Cambridge Americast bathtubs, and Studio undermount lavatories. Other high efficiency fixtures installed on the property include the Afwall 1.28 GPF water closet and AllbrookFloWise .5 GPF urinal.“The American Standard fixtures that we used played a part in attaining a 30 percent water...

Waterless Offers Tips for Installing No Water Urinals

VISTA, CALIF.—While the data is well-established that no-water urinal systems can reduce maintenance costs and water consumption along with related energy costs to deliver water, facility managers thinking about installing non-water urinals should first consider a few things, according to Klaus Reichardt, CEO and founder of Waterless Co., Inc. “While I would like to recommend for every facility, some due diligence is necessary to ensure they are successfully installed, especially in an existing building,” Reichardt says. For instance, most new buildings have approved ABS or PVC drain pipes or something similar, which work well with waterless urinals. However, some older buildings...

Speakman Company Unveils Rainier Collection

NEW CASTLE, DEL.—Speakman Company introduces the Rainier Collection. Rainier is just one of the many new collections introduced by Speakman during the recent launch of their Shower and Bath line. The Rainier Collection adds a unique square design to complete a bold look in the bathroom. The full bathroom collection consists of the Rainier showerhead, faucets, valve trims and bathroom accessories to present modern exclusivity in any bathroom. All of these coordinated products bring the newest design collection to the Speakman family. The inspiration behind the Rainier Collection comes from its showerhead design which was launched in 2011. For...

Indianapolis’ CityWay Development Includes LEED Eligible Alexander Hotel

INDIANAPOLIS—CityWay, a transformative new 14-acre neighborhood in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, is incorporating a number of sustainable initiatives into the new community, including plentiful green space, energy and water efficiency, a recycling program, enhanced indoor environmental quality, carpooling and electric vehicle support. It is also pursuing LEED certification for the new Alexander Hotel, a Dolce Hotel, affirming CityWay’s support for environmentally-conscious design, construction and living for downtown.“Sustainable living and working are central to the vision for CityWay,” said Scott Travis, senior development director of Buckingham Companies. “From the construction phase through its completion, CityWay will remain on the...

GROHE Unveils New Tempesta Shower Heads

NEW YORK—GROHE introduces its New Tempesta shower heads and hand showers, allowing users to personalize their daily bath experience through four distinct spray pattern options. GROHE’s New Tempesta, currently available in Cosmopolitan, Timeless and Authentic design motifs to complement a variety of bathroom faucet selections, blends three styles with high-performance function. The line also offers a range of four unique, adjustable spray patterns, including: • Rain—A soft, delicate pattern mimicking soothing rain droplets for full and even coverage;• Rain 0²—An air-infused, rich spray. Soft, individual drops are enhanced with air so they become bigger while water consumption decreases;• Massage—A...

Accor Officially Launches PLANET 21

PARIS—Accor has officially launched PLANET 21, a comprehensive program covering all of the Group’s environmental, social and community investment actions and placing sustainability at the core of its business strategy worldwide. With PLANET 21, Accor is making 21 commitments and the same number of quantified goals for the year 2015, including: employees trained in disease prevention in 95 percent of hotels, 80 percent of properties promoting balanced dishes; 85 percent of hotels using eco-labeled products; a 15 percent reduction in water consumption; and 10 percent decrease in energy use at Accor’s owned and leased hotels worldwide. The name PLANET...

Waterless Launches New Facebook Site

VISTA, CALIF.—Waterless Co., Inc., the oldest and one of the largest companies in the United States manufacturing no-water urinals and other restroom products, announces the official launch of its new Facebook Fan page. The site has been in the planning stages for the past few months. The company already has a successful blog, which is primarily used to discuss water conservation and efficiency issues. According to Niki Bradley, marketing manager for Waterless, the goals of the new Facebook site are to foster interaction between the company and its customers and potential customers, bolster brand identity, and enhance customer service.“We...

Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Expansion Earns Double Silver LEED Certification

FISH CAMP, CALIF.—Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts has earned double Silver LEED certification at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, an all-season resort located just outside of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, Calif. Both certifications follow a yearlong project that expanded Tenaya’s banquet, event and meeting spaces and office area, plus added a destination spa.Delaware North, which owns and operates Tenaya, followed a process laid out by its environmental program, GreenPath, to ensure environmental stewardship and measurable green practices. The company worked with Layton Construction Company and architect Peter Grove of Collaborative Design Studio.The Silver LEED-certified expansion brings Tenaya...

Registration Now Open for WaterSmart Innovations Conference

LAS VEGAS—Registration is now open for the Fifth Annual WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition, scheduled for October 3 to 5 at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas. Full registration for the urban water efficiency conference includes admission to the WaterSense Partner of the Year Awards luncheon October 4, hosted by the Alliance for Water Efficiency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Program.Last year’s event drew nearly 1,100 participants from more than 30 states and nine nations. WSI 2011 also featured more than 130 professional sessions and an expo hall with more than 50...

T&S Brass Launches New Above-deck Electronic Sensor Faucet

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—T&S Brass, a manufacturer of plumbing and foodservice equipment, recently launched its new EC-3122 above-deck electronic sensor faucet. With upgraded features and styling, the EC-3122 is the first in a new platform of above-deck electronic models to be added to the company’s ChekPoint sensor faucet line later this year.Designed with convenience, ease-of-maintenance, security and conservation in mind, the EC-3122 has all above-deck features, including a manual mixing valve built into the faucet body itself and above-deck electronics and programmable controls. These include water shut-off delay, auto timeout, sensor range and auto flush.Like other T&S ChekPoint faucets, the...