From the housekeeping department, where green cleaning is considered and implemented, to engineering, where mechanical systems are maintained and fine-tuned, hotel operators have implemented innovative products and processes to save energy and minimize the impact on the environment. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
ASHRAE Highlights Building Resources as Communities Face Water & Air Quality Challenges
ATLANTA—ASHRAE is highlighting its technical resources to support building professionals in addressing global environmental and public health challenges, including wildfire smoke, extreme heat and...
The Invisible Engine: Why Hotel Housekeeping Is the Hardest Job in the Hotel
NATIONAL REPORT—Every great hotel experience rests on the shoulders of a department that most owners barely think about until something goes wrong.
Walk into any...
Excel Dryer & CoDesign Collaborative Bring Student Artwork to Boston
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Eight Greater Boston high school students now have their artwork permanently displayed in some of Boston’s most recognizable public spaces through a...
Diversey & the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Partner
LONDON—The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) and Diversey, a Solenis company, have announced a new partnership to help hotels turn environmental and social sustainability goals...
Unraveling the Story Behind Kimberly-Clark, Hesperaloe & Toilet Paper
Is toilet paper (TP) a part of your sustainability strategy? Do any of the following labels/organizations factor into your buying decision: Forest Stewardship Council...
LAVATEC Launches New OEM Parts Platform
BEACON FALLS, CONN.—In an industrial laundry facility, downtime doesn’t stay contained to the maintenance department. A single tunnel washer shutdown can disrupt production schedules,...
Hospeco Launches EvoGreen All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser
CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hospeco Brands Group is launching EvoGreen All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, the first product in the new EvoGreen line of environmentally responsible cleaning solutions...
Why Hotel Energy Retrofits Need Radon Retesting
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels are under pressure to lower energy use without sacrificing comfort or indoor air quality. That is why hotel energy retrofits should include...
Green Lodging News Adds Excel Dryer to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Excel Dryer to the “Hand Dryers” section of the Green Product & Service Directory.
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep...
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
NEW YORK—A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and...
Sargassum, a Type of Seaweed, is Back in the Caribbean in a Big Way
Sargassum, a type of floating macroalgae (seaweed) that emits a rotten-egg smell as it decomposes, is once again plaguing the Caribbean Coast. According to...
Summer Restroom Readiness Supports Healthier Visitors
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—As airports, restaurants, parks entertainment venues, and other public facilities welcome larger summer crowds, Bradley Company’s 17th annual Healthy Handwashing Survey highlights the role well-maintained restrooms...
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One Sink, Zero Puddles: How RiverTrail Beerworks Solved Its Restroom Maintenance
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep is a constant drain on staff time—literally. See...
UV-Filtered Faucet, Shower Water Sharpen Garden Hotel & Resort’s Wellness Focus
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—As reported previously on Green Lodging News, the Garden Hotel & Resort in Fort Lauderdale has deployed the CLEAR bathroom water ecosystem...
Blueair Unveils World’s First Wool EcoLast Filter
CHICAGO—Blueair, a global leader in air health, announces that the world’s first biobased wool filter for air purifiers is now available, setting a new...
Certified Bed Bug Free? Valpas System Spreads Throughout Europe, Beyond
The No. 1 hotel booking concern? Unfortunately, it is not a property’s commitment to sustainability. A recent Phocuswright survey of more than 1,000 U.S.,...
Chicago Tops Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List Again as Vacation Hot Spots Climb the Ranks
ATLANTA—As summer travel ramps up, Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List highlights several destinations experiencing increased bed bug activity, including the addition of high-growth...
A Dallas Indoor Air Quality Success Story: Thanks to Vaping Ordinance, Sensor Technology
One of the first topics I tackled in the early days of Green Lodging News was smoking in hotels, its impact on the bottom...
As Summer Travel Peaks, Bed Bugs Pose Growing Risk to Lodging Establishments
FAIRFAX, VA.—As summer travel increases, higher guest turnover increases the likelihood of bed bugs being introduced into hotels and lodging facilities. During Bed Bug...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
