Glenn Hasek
Choice Hotels Named 2009 Top Franchise for Excellence in Diversity
SILVER SPRING, MD.—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announce its recent recognition as the 2009 Top Franchise for Excellence in Diversity, as selected by Oliver Tree...
Mr.greenpoints Launches New Site to Help Architects, Builders Achieve LEED Certification
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS—Mr.greenpoints has launched a website to help architects, contractors and builders sort through the confusing green building product marketplace. Mr.greenpoints provides product...
PhoneSuite Unveils Cash For PBX Clunkers Program
BROOMFIELD, COLO.—The government’s recent Cash for Clunkers program helped the environment by getting thousands of gas-guzzling cars off the roads. Now, PhoneSuite is bringing...
Texas’ Holiday Inn Northwest/Sea World Swimming in Savings
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—With its recent $1 billion in renovations, the Holiday Inn brand has earned well-deserved publicity. Perhaps the Holiday Inn property deserving of...
Key Largo Resorts Marina Presented Clean Marina Certification
KEY LARGO, FLA.—The Key Largo Resorts Marina was recently awarded Clean Marina Certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and The Clean Boating...
Carmanah Technologies Unveils Solar-powered Area Light
VICTORIA, B.C.—Carmanah Technologies unveiled its newest design in solar LED lighting: the EverGEN 1710 solar-powered area light. Designed as a compact stand-alone lighting alternative...
NSF Certifies First Global Company to Sustainable Carpet Standard
ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF International, the developer of the only American National Standard for sustainable carpet, announced that InterfaceFLOR, a leading manufacturer of modular carpet,...
What Our Industry Can Learn From Greenwashing in Consumer Markets
Green products have inundated the marketplace and the number of companies making green claims has also exploded. The timing has never been better for...
EPA Issues Rule to Reduce Water Pollution from Construction Sites
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule to help reduce water pollution from construction sites. The agency believes this rule, which...
Do Green Initiatives Conflict with AAA, Mobil Rating Criteria?
I need your help for a future column. I am curious to know if your property or restaurant has ever had its rating affected...