Glenn Hasek
Pineapple Now Offering Dimmable CFL from TCP
SAINT CHARLES, MO.—Pineapple Hospitality introduces the new TruDim CFL from TCP, Inc. The TruDim CFL performs like a traditional incandescent bulb—with dimming capability all...
VingCard Elsafe Launches New Global Website
DALLAS—VingCard Elsafe, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has launched a new combined corporate website. The newly designed site is meant to replace the...
Scandic Hotels Wins Nordic Council Environment Prize
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Scandic Hotels was rewarded by the Nordic Council for its efforts to promote sustainable tourism in the Nordic Region and beyond. A conscious...
USGBC Launches LEED Volume Program for Operations & Maintenance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that LEED Volume Program for Operations & Maintenance is now available for existing green building projects....
Darin Sand’s Impact on LEED Gold Hotel Andaluz ‘Historic’
Name: Darin Sand, LEED APTitle: Director of SustainabilityOrganization: Goodman Realty Group, Albuquerque, N.M.Years with Goodman Realty Group: Six yearsYears with current title: Three yearsPrimary...
Why You Should Not Take Bathroom Ventilation for Granted
I have stayed at many hotels during my travels and am always surprised when the guestroom bathroom lacks proper ventilation. I am sure you...
Neenah Paper Launches Enhanced Version of Eco-Calculator
ALPHARETTA, GA.—Neenah Paper has launched an enhanced version of its Neenah Eco-Calculator featuring greater customization capabilities. The Neenah Eco-Calculator instantly calculates the environmental savings...
Huatulco Receives EarthCheck Gold Certification
HUATULCO, MEXICO—Huatulco, in southern Mexico, recently became the first destination in the Americas to receive EarthCheck’s Gold certification. Huatulco received the certification for meeting...
USGBC Releases Updated LEED Demand Response Pilot Credit
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the release of the comprehensively updated LEED Demand Response Pilot Credit. Originally launched in 2010, the...
Green Elevator Upgrades Can Keep Operating Costs ‘Going Down’
QUINCY, MASS.—Elevators don’t use a lot of energy compared to air-conditioning, heating—or even compared to computers and lighting. But when you add together all...
