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CLEAR Inc. Joins Green Key Global Vendor Program as a Preferred Vendor
TORONTO—CLEAR Inc., a leader in healthy building infrastructure, has been approved as a Preferred Vendor in the Green Key Global Vendor Program, reinforcing its...
Sans Launches New Filtered Showerhead
LOS ANGELES—Sans, a leader in whole-home wellness solutions, announced the launch of its new Filtered Showerhead, expanding its mission of restoring ease and wellbeing at...
Metalmark Launches Pasoh Indoor Environmental Quality Sensor
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.—Metalmark, a leading innovator in environmental health systems and air intelligence, announced the launch of Pasoh, an indoor environmental quality (IEQ) sensor, and the introduction...
Why Hotel Energy Retrofits Need Radon Retesting
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels are under pressure to lower energy use without sacrificing comfort or indoor air quality. That is why hotel energy retrofits should include...
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
NEW YORK—A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and...
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One Sink, Zero Puddles: How RiverTrail Beerworks Solved Its Restroom Maintenance
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep is a constant drain on staff time—literally. See...
Blueair Unveils World’s First Wool EcoLast Filter
CHICAGO—Blueair, a global leader in air health, announces that the world’s first biobased wool filter for air purifiers is now available, setting a new...
A Dallas Indoor Air Quality Success Story: Thanks to Vaping Ordinance, Sensor Technology
One of the first topics I tackled in the early days of Green Lodging News was smoking in hotels, its impact on the bottom...
Invi Air Introduces Slot Tile Round Diffuser for Integrated Ceiling Design
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Invi Air, a leading manufacturer of HVAC diffusers and frameless vent covers, introduces the Slot Tile Round Diffuser, a new circular addition to its Slot...
Highlights from What Will Be the World’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center
As highlighted in my May 22 column and in the article just posted this past week, the Austin Convention Center is one of the...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
Mohawk SmartStrand Carpet Styles Enhanced with Pur-Ease Technology
DUBLIN, IRELAND—The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program announces that Mohawk’s SmartStrand portfolio with Pur-Ease technology earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification as the first treated carpet...
The Best Ways to Boost Your Hotel’s Air Quality
NATIONAL REPORT—Travelers want to relax and feel refreshed during every stay. Indoor air quality influences guest satisfaction scores and brand reputation. Boosting your hotel’s...
The Invisible Elephant in the Room: Why Climate Control Systems Matter More Than We Think
Sustainability in hospitality has come a long way. Energy use, water savings, and green certifications are now standard parts of hotel development. But there’s...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
I typically only hear from attorneys by press release when there are cases of guests suing because of bed bugs or Legionnaires’ disease. This...
How Certified Laundry Solutions Reduce Allergen Exposure in Hospitality Fabrics
In hospitality environments, cleanliness is inseparable from comfort. While the visible cleanliness of fabrics (linens, towels, upholstery, and staff uniforms) often attracts the most...
ASHRAE & UNEP Approve Two-Year Work Plan Focused on Life Cycle Refrigerant Management
ATLANTA—ASHRAE and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) have approved a new two-year work plan titled “Life Cycle Refrigerant Management (LCRM)”, reinforcing their long-standing partnership...
GLN Adds Next Step Flooring Solutions to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Next Step Flooring Solutions to the “Flooring/Mat” category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Next Step Flooring...
AtmosAir Solutions & Smartcon Form Strategic Partnership
FAIRFIELD, CONN.—AtmosAir Solutions, an indoor air purification, sensor, and monitoring technology company, announced a partnership with Smartcon Solutions, which provides smart building solutions and...
Q-PAC Article Offers Advice on Air Handler Upgrading
NATIONAL REPORT—Commercial buildings depend on air handling units to deliver consistent airflow, regulate indoor conditions, and keep energy consumption manageable. For decades, a single,...
