KEY WEST, FLA.—If entrepreneur Tony Webb attracts the interest he needs, there could be as many as 15 Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels in the coming years. Webb, Founder and Managing Director of Planet Ocean Underwater Hotels, LLC, is targeting waters off Cuba for the first 12-room property that will sit about 24 to 30 feet below the ocean’s surface. Fifteen sites are being planned for locations in the Indian Ocean, the Persian Gulf, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean. One purpose of the business venture is to raise awareness about the precarious state of global coral reef health. Webb...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Statement from Mahesh Ramanujam, President & CEO, USGBC and GBCI: “At USGBC, we implore you to stay strong and focused and to keep building. And remember: we stand with you, and we are all in. Let’s continue to LEED on. As many know, the Paris Agreement, under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), establishes voluntary actions to address greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change mitigation and adaptation—and 194 countries around the world are signatories. The United States government has an opportunity to lead on this, and in so doing, to strengthen global partnerships, yet it has chosen to walk...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The GreenShield Co. has announced the launch of a new website to support the GreenShield finish, a nanoparticle based innovation that reduces the health and environmental impact of stain resistant finishes. GreenShield dramatically lowers the amount of fluorochemicals needed for superior water and stain resistance on textile products. The GreenShield website is designed to educate and inform customers on the realities of the negative environmental impact of textile finishes and offer transparent information on the new technology behind the GreenShield finish. “Products can only be as sustainable as the materials and processes used to make them,” said Michael Duffy,...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Baywood Hotels announced the dual-brand Hampton Inn by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station and Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. NoMa Union Station have been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The achievement is given for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. LEED-certified hotels are resource proficient as they use...

ADVANCE, N.C.—Beaufurn, the manufacturer of fashion-forward, functional designs announced that it is introducing the Deja Seating Collection. Sporting a mid-century aesthetic, this family of chairs solves an array of public seating challenges. The collection includes the Deja Swivel Lounge Chair with a metal base perfect for office settings—from lobbies to conference rooms. The Deja Swivel Armchair with a wood base is an excellent choice for guest seating as well as for country club and college libraries. The Deja Swivel Armchair with casters works well in all types of offices and other institutional settings. The final appeal of the chair is...

T2 Site Amenities Upscale Planters Elevate your surroundings with T2's premium planters, tailored to suit your unique style. T2 offers an extensive range of planter styles and materials. Discover upscale designs suitable for lobbies, hallways, exteriors, and poolside areas. Customization options are available to tailor the planters to your specific preferences. Choose from sustainable materials such as wood, steel, concrete, fiberglass, and resin. Create a unified look with matching trash/recycling receptacles and benches. For more information, contact us at (847) 579-9003. Transform your spaces with T2's premium planters, contributing to both style and sustainability. T2 Site Amenities » Email for Details »

ECOS Paints The World’s Best Environmentally Friendly Paint Ideal for the lodging industry. No odor, non-toxic, zero VOCs, exceptional coverage (up to 1.5x traditional paints) and ultra hard-wearing, allowing quicker room renovations and improved customer comfort. Guests can be treated to pristine décor without the headaches and nausea caused by paint fumes. Factory tinted with the finest European zero VOC colorants and delivered direct to your doorstep. Call (864) 595-3840. ECOS Paints » Email for Details »

Sleep On Latex America’s Best Source for Latex Mattress Products At Sleep on Latex, we are passionate about the products that we sell. Our natural latex mattress products are healthy, environmentally friendly and comfortable. We provide the highest quality natural latex mattresses, mattress toppers and pillows at prices which are unmatched by any competitor. Call (312) 380-1960 for a quote or for more information. Our sales people are friendly, knowledgeable and always happy to help out. Our warehouse is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood in Chicago. Sleep On Latex » Email for Details »

DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring Group, a leading diversified manufacturer of commercial specified flooring, announced that it is introducing two new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collections. Available immediately, the collections reflect J+J’s 60-year history of developing thoughtfully designed, performance-driven and sustainable products that meet diverse commercial interior end-use applications. Whether matched together or used separately, J+J customers can now choose superior quality LVT products, broadloom and modular carpet and intelligently manufactured textile composite flooring options from Kinetex. This comprehensive portfolio enables designers and specifiers to select the floor covering solution best suited for their design, performance and project needs. Both collections are...

SAN DIEGO—San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined the staff of the San Diego Convention Center at a public celebration last month to publicly celebrate the venue’s certification as a LEED Gold facility. Mayor Faulconer praised the venue’s efforts in achieving the standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED-certified buildings are resource efficient. They use less water and energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “San Diego is one...