Glenn Hasek
Accor Unveils PLANET 21 Sustainability Program
PARIS—With 40,000 new rooms created every year, Accor intends to combine development with growth that respects the environment and local communities, by involving all...
Examining the Case for Bathroom Sink Greywater Reuse
There was a study done in recent years that showed that travelers are less apt to be eco-sensitive while traveling. They are more apt...
North Carolina Agencies Join to Launch NC GreenTravel Initiative
RALEIGH, N.C.—The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach, in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University, have launched the...
Betco Unveils Smart Restroom System as Part of SmartSteps
TOLEDO, OHIO—Betco Corp. introduces its Smart Restroom System. The Smart Restroom System provides a comprehensive solution to building owners, managers, and facility management to...
Alto-Shaam Adds Grease Collection System to Combitherm Line
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Alto-Shaam introduced a new grease collection unit that safely and conveniently collects grease and meat by-products from their Combitherm ovens in high...
Carlson Rezidor Belgium Plants 1,700 Trees
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Employees and corporate clients of all Belgian Carlson Rezidor hotels and the head office of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group have planted more...
Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel Awarded LEED Gold Certification
SANTA MONICA, CALIF.—Shore Hotel announced it has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is USGBC’s rating system...
Valley Forge Fabrics Implements Carbon Neutral Shipping
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics announced that it has implemented UPS’ carbon neutral shipping program. In an effort to continuously reduce its effect on...
Cascades Tissue Group Launches Moka Bath Tissue
WATERFORD, N.Y.—North America’s fourth largest producer of towel and tissue paper, Cascades Tissue Group, announced the launch of Cascades Moka 100 percent recycled unbleached...
Daily Housekeeping—Keeping it or Skipping it—& the Benefits of Going Green
An unmade bed, wastebaskets full and overflowing, damp bath towels scattered on the bathroom floor, a vanity top spotted with shaving soap and used...