Glenn Hasek
McAllen Chamber Working to Expand Green Hotel Program
MCALLEN, TEXAS—The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its efforts to green hotels in its southern Texas location by adding a second tier...
Trex Receives ICC-ES Save Verification for Recycled Content
WINCHESTER, VA.—Trex, the nation’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking, railing and fencing, has received a Verification of Attributes Report (VAR-1011) from ICC Evaluation Service...
U.S. Foodservice Helps Restaurants, Food Establishments Buy Local
ROSEMONT, ILL.—U.S. Foodservice, one of the nation’s largest food distributors, announced a new initiative that helps restaurants and other food establishments bring local and...
Green Key Takes One Giant Step Forward in Certification Race
This week I had an opportunity to chat with the CEO of a company who is about to target our industry with a new...
Expedia.com Welcomes Hilton into Green Hotel Program
BELLEVUE, WASH.—Expedia.com, a leading online travel agency, announced that a first wave of 300-plus properties using LightStay within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of hotel...
Sustainable Living Group Offering Shower Caps, Shower Curtains
SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Sustainable Living Group, Inc. has been launched to provide the travel, industrial, hospitality and lifestyle industries with eco-friendly products made from sustainable...
HSMAI Announces New Sustainability Award
MCLEAN, VA.—An inspiring new trend emerging from many tourism and hospitality industry leaders is the incorporation of environmentally conscious practices in their properties or...
Carlson Selects Green Key Eco-Rating Program for U.S. Portfolio
HORSHAM, PA.—Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program....
Washington Marriott at Metro Center Receives Environmental Excellence Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Washington Marriott at Metro Center announced that it has received the 2010 Environmental Excellence Award for “Outstanding Achievement by a Hotel.” The...
EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to alert consumers that there has been an increase of individuals or companies who offer to...
