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: 
The Things in Your Hotel’s Water (and What to Do About Them)
Hotels spend considerable resources on the guest experience. They’ll put money into thread counts, lobby aesthetics, spa amenities, and dedicate meticulous attention to even...
Bradley Expands Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Company announces the expansion of its popular Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection with four new accessory models designed to increase restroom design options while...
Sustainability That Guests Notice & Operators Can Measure
Sustainability in hospitality has evolved beyond small gestures and broad promises. Guests expect visible action. Owners, brands and procurement teams expect measurable progress that...
Bradley Company Survey Highlights Public Restroom Dilemmas, Faux Pas & Etiquette
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Handwashing is an action that’s done millions of times every day in homes, workplaces, schools, stores and a multitude of other locations...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
I typically only hear from attorneys by press release when there are cases of guests suing because of bed bugs or Legionnaires’ disease. This...
XLERATOR Hand Dryer Earns Sustainability Award in Ecuador
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc. announced that its XLERATOR Hand Dryer has been recognized in the Materials category at the Sustainability in Construction Awards, an award presented by...
California Jury Verdict Against Great Wolf Lodge is $254,500 in Bed Bug Trial
LOS ANGELES—A California jury has returned a six-figure verdict against Great Wolf Lodge following a trial involving a family exposed to bed bugs at...
Ecolab Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to...
Sustainable Pest Prevention Strategies to Prepare for & Manage Swarm Season
As temperatures rise, pests such as ants and termites become more active as their populations accumulate heat. This predictable spike in pest activity is...
Matt Talks Hospitality: A Smarter Housekeeping Model for Hotels, Teams & the Planet
NATIONAL REPORT—In the latest episode of Matt Talks Hospitality, Matt Welle sat down with Floris Licht—hotel general manager and founder of Hotels for Trees—to explore...
GLN Adds Next Step Flooring Solutions to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Next Step Flooring Solutions to the “Flooring/Mat” category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Next Step Flooring...
New to the Industry, Under-Sink Water Filter Removes Microplastics, Lead & More
I have reported on different systems hotels and resorts have employed to reduce/eliminate the use of plastic water bottles on property—water bottle refill stations,...
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House Proposal Would Weaken EPA Safeguards & Fast-Track Toxic Chemicals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a move that could dramatically increase Americans’ exposure to hazardous chemicals, House Republicans have released the unofficial draft of a bill that would weaken...
Mopster 2.0 Promotes Discreet Cleaning
CLEVELAND, OHIO—Discreet cleaning maintains superior facility hygiene without disturbing guests. Mopster 2.0 from Hospeco Brands Group aligns perfectly with this ethos. Mopster 2.0 is...
CCP Direct Leads in Super-Concentrated Cleaners
CLEVELAND, OHIO—As sustainability initiatives have taken hold across corporate structures, companies have turned their attention to getting as much water as possible out of...
AI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry
VISTA, CALIF.—The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that...
Off-Season Pest Prevention for Hotels: Smart, Sustainable Steps to Take Now
What is the best way for hotels to reduce pests during the off-season?
Hotels can reduce pest risk most effectively during the slower season by...
Raising the Bar, Much Higher, on PTAC/VTAC Efficiency
At Boutique Design New York in November, I was introduced to Nextac, “the next evolution in PTAC and VTAC technology.” It was the Nextac...
Another Clean Show Discovery: Detergent Sheets from Match With Nature
At the Clean Show in August, I had an opportunity to chat with Charity Handley, owner of Match With Nature. Based in Australia and...
