Glenn Hasek
Catskill Region Lodgings Earn Green Concierge Certification
PINE HILL, N.Y.—A reception was held earlier this month to recognize the 18 lodging establishments that recently received Green Concierge Bronze certification. The program,...
NSF International Certifies Herman Miller Task Seating
ZEELAND MICH.—Contract furniture maker Herman Miller is the first company certified by global public health and environmental organization NSF International to the highest level...
Another Year Gone; Have a Very Safe & Happy Holiday Season
With just two columns remaining in 2011, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very safe, healthy and...
Healthier Kids Fare Pavilion to Debut at NRA Show
CHICAGO—The National Restaurant Association is launching a new Healthier Kids Fare pavilion at its 2012 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show to underscore its commitment to helping...
Gastonia Conference Center Opens in North Carolina
GASTONIA, N.C.—Flanked by the mayor and city council of Gastonia, N.C., a crowd of local business owners, event planners, community organizations, arts committees and...
Telkonet Approved as Corporate Partner of Hilton Worldwide
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Telkonet, developer of the EcoSmart intelligent energy management platform including patented Recovery Time technology, has been approved to partner with Hilton Worldwide through...
Lutron’s Commercial Experience Center Awarded LEED Gold
COOPERSBURG, PA.—Energy-saving light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics announced that its Washington, D.C. Commercial Experience Center has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S....
Significant Sustainability Progress Under Andrew Mims’ Watch at Gaylord Entertainment
Name: Andrew MimsTitle: Vice President of SustainabilityOrganization: Gaylord EntertainmentYears with Gaylord Entertainment: 1.5Primary responsibilities: “I created and now run Gaylord’s sustainability department—with efforts ranging...
EPA: New Refrigerants Approved for Freezers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added three hydrocarbons as acceptable alternatives in household and small commercial refrigerators and freezers through EPA’s...
Program Aims to Position British Virgin Islands as Sustainable Destination
TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS—During a recent press conference, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Tourist Board launched the Sustainable Tourism Environmental Program (STEP) alongside Hugh...
