WAIKOLOA, HAWAII—Hydrologix Grease Reduction Systems, Inc. announced that its new Hydrologix Grease Reduction System, the Hydrologix GRS, is being used by the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa in Waikoloa, Hawaii, to turn its restaurants’ brown grease waste into clear water—on the spot, in the grease trap. “This is huge for the hotel industry, restaurants, food plants and other food service operations,” says Cindy Furtado, vice president of sales for Hydrologix Grease Reduction Systems. “It’s the wave of the future. Our GRS is the most ‘green’ solution commercially available and very affordable. With no more pumping and dumping, we are...

DUNEDIN, FLA.—Mintek Mobile Data Solutions, a leading provider of automated asset management and preventive maintenance (PM) systems, has unveiled its new website at www.mintek.com. The site highlights Trancendent, the company’s Web-based system that enables hotel owners and operators to manage five important processes: preventive maintenance, asset management, capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, work orders, and document and contract management. The easy-to-navigate website provides quick access to information not only about Transcendent, but also the latest Mintek news, product training, weekly webcasts, and online support. Site visitors can also schedule a product demo directly from the Mintek home page. “We are excited to...

BLOOMINGTON, IND.—Officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated they will recommend the adoption of a policy that allows suppliers to make valid claims of “environmental preferability” in relation to the marketing of disinfectants and sanitizers. This statement represents a significant departure from the Agency’s well entrenched policy that prohibits “green” claims to be made in conjunction with the promotion of any EPA registered product, including antimicrobial pesticides. Specifically, EPA officials are expected to recommend that the Agency allow suppliers to make factual claims of environmental preferability in conjunction with disinfectants and sanitizers, according to Marty Monell of EPA’s...

NEW YORK—Perf Go Green Holdings, Inc., a leader in biodegradable plastic products and everyday green solutions, announced the launch of Perf Go Clean all-natural and sustainable household cleaning products, to be distributed beginning May 1, 2009. The highly-effective Perf Go Clean retail line includes Total Bathroom, Glass, and Multi-Purpose Cleaner, Fresh & Clean Air and Stain & Odor Remover and are all hypoallergenic, readily biodegradable, nontoxic, non-flammable and never tested on animals. Perf Go Clean gets the job done, at an affordable price, without toxic and harmful chemicals found in traditional cleaning products. Perf Go Clean bio-based products provide total...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes PTAC MAGIC as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. The company specializes in installing, cleaning and recycling Packaged Terminal Air-Conditioning units. The steam cleaning of PTACs improves air quality, cuts electric bills significantly, increases profits, kills mold and viruses, reduces repair costs, lowers replacement costs, and increases guest satisfaction. Steam cleaning is a chemical-free process. For more information, call (888) 401-7822, e-mail david@ptacmagic.com, or go to www.ptacmagic.com.

ROGERS, MINN.—Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC, announced the launch of its first commercial cleaning product, Activeion Pro, marking the first time the technology that transforms tap water into a powerful cleaner is available in a spray bottle. Activeion Pro is safe because it contains no added chemicals of any kind. Activeion Pro uses activated water technology rather than harsh chemicals to clean, making it a safe option for cleaning professionals, the customers they serve, as well as the environment. Activeion Pro is a versatile cleaner and ideal for use on glass, stainless steel, wood, stone and marble as well as carpet...

With all the “green” talk going around about reducing electrical consumption, one major energy user is rarely discussed—hotel PTAC/VTAC units. A dirty PTAC must often work twice as hard and consume twice the electricity to reach the desired room temperatures of demanding guests. Simply cleaning the filter on a regular basis is not enough. PTACs should be removed and thoroughly cleaned a minimum of once per year. Removing the dirt will increase efficiency significantly, and improve air quality immediately. Hoteliers that put an HVAC deep-cleaning plan into action for the first time can realize huge savings on their electric...

NATIONAL REPORT—Are your cleaning practices killing you? How about your guests and employees? If you are using toxic chemicals then the answer is yes. If you are using nontoxic products and supplies in a green cleaning program, the answer is no. Green cleaning, which isn’t at all the same as green washing, is one easy way to decrease costs and employee illnesses. It also increases the comfort of people coming into your hotel. Have a clean hotel, healthy employees, increase guest comfort, and save money by using natural or green and environmentally friendly cleaning products. With increased cleaning frequency, the quality...

WINCHESTER, VA.—Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), a leader in durable facility maintenance solutions, introduces the Rubbermaid HYGEN System. This new microfiber cleaning system provides innovative solutions designed for proven superior performance in maintaining healthy, safe environments. The Rubbermaid HYGEN System delivers three critical components to ensure optimal cleaning for health: proven performance, a complete system, and training and support. “By providing a complete solution set, the Rubbermaid HYGEN System helps ensure that users derive the full benefits of microfiber cleaning,” said Mark Hoyle, senior product manager for Rubbermaid Commercial Products. “Rubbermaid’s comprehensive solution includes textiles for dry...

ATLANTA—Hotels now have a greener way to get their laundry clean thanks to new EnviroEdge Laundry Products from Zep Inc. The new line of earth-friendly products is specially formulated for superior cleaning using biodegradable ingredients that reduce environmental impact. “Today, everyone is concerned about protecting our environment,” says Robin Cantrell, director of marketing, Hospitality, Zep Inc. “Many consumers prefer the businesses they patronize to be environmentally friendly. Businesses that differentiate themselves by being eco-aware are able to build customer loyalty and create a competitive edge.” EnviroEdge Laundry Products use biodegradable surfactants and contain no harmful ingredients to contaminate groundwater. They also...