Glenn Hasek
All U.S. Sofitels to Purchase Wind-Generated, Renewable Electric Power
DALLAS—Accor North America announced a new agreement between its Sofitel Hotels and wind energy supplier Community Energy, Inc. to purchase clean, renewable, wind energy...
Geberit North America Joins U.S. Green Building Council
DES PLAINES, ILL.—Geberit North America announced that it has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). USGBC encourages the adoption of...
Advance Introduces Adphibian Carpet Extractor/Scrubber
PLYMOUTH, MN.—Advance introduces the new Adphibian walk-behind carpet extractor/automatic scrubber that enables cleaning staff to use only one machine to pre-spray and extract carpet...
Orlando Airport Marriott Receives Florida Green Lodging Certification
ORLANDO—The Orlando Airport Marriott received Green Lodging certification from the State of Florida during a recent ceremony held at the hotel. As a member...
Canada’s Hoteliers Gather to Explore Green Trends, Best Practices
TORONTO—Almost 400 people attended the Hotel Association of Canada’s 2008 Conference this week at the Hilton Toronto Hotel. Green hotel trends and operations were...
Web Resource PublicRoutes.com Expands Service Area to Ohio
NEW YORK—PublicRoutes.com, the first international directions-based Web resource for public transportation, announced the launch of a complete resource for navigating public transportation throughout the...
WDG Introduces System 14 Total Silicone Roof System
LAGRANGE, OHIO—West Development Group (WDG), a leader in sustainable roofing products and practices, introduces the System 14 Total Silicone Roof System. System 14 is...
USGBC Publishes Online Catalog of LEED Innovation & Design Points
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Building project teams pursuing certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System...
Playa Viva Resort Strengthens Local Living Economy in Mexico Community
ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO—As consumers embrace ecotourism as “travel with ethics”, one resort is looking beyond simply reusing towels and installing compact fluorescent light bulbs, to...
What is Wrong with American Idle–No, Not the TV Show!
American Idle. No, not the show, which I admit I do not watch. American Idle, as in idling your vehicles. Do you do it?...
