CLEVELAND, OHIO—This June marks the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month, an observance from the National Safety Council dedicated to “keeping people safe from the workplace to anyplace.” Workplace safety is a core principle on which Frontline International was built, as a maker of smart solutions for the management of fats, oils, and grease in foodservice kitchens. One of Frontline’s signature products rooted in safety is the Direct-Plumbed System, a closed system that carries used cooking oil from the fryer to a containment tank without ever being touched by human hands. The hot oil and grease used in fryers is...

Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the way back to July 2006 when Green Lodging News was launched. I recently heard from Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia and would like to share a bit about their unique efforts. The property, housed in the historic Art Deco Architects Building, is LEED Gold certified, reflecting a globally recognized standard for sustainability achievement. The hotel integrates eco-conscious practices across its 230 guestrooms, public spaces, and event facilities, including: Energy efficiency: All guestroom, corridor, and public space lighting uses LED bulbs....

THAILAND—Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report. The report outlines Anurak’s progress towards regenerative tourism principles guided by the ‘4Cs’ of conservation, community, culture and commerce, a framework developed by sustainable tourism advocacy body, The Long Run. The impact statement demonstrates how the lodge is embedding sustainability in all aspects of its operations. A key milestone in 2025 was the completion of a full year of consistent measurement of electricity, water and waste. The ecolodge also maintained its Travelife Gold Certification, reflecting adherence to...

LONDON—Hilton, Accor, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, and IKEA are among the hospitality groups collectively saving more than $100 million per year in food costs by reducing kitchen food waste, enabled by AI-powered tracking technology from Winnow. Winnow is an AI food waste technology company that equips commercial kitchens with connected hardware and artificial intelligence to track what food is discarded, when, and why. The data enables kitchen teams to adjust production, improve planning, and reduce overproduction. Winnow’s technology is deployed in thousands of kitchens across nearly 100 countries. Why Food Waste Matters to the Hospitality Industry Food waste is one of the hospitality...

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai has launched a two-night stay package that routes a portion of the proceeds to a food rescue foundation. The Sustainability Package includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast and one three-course set dinner for two based on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients at MAI Restaurant and Bar on the 21st floor. The package supports Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Thailand, a food rescue foundation established in 2016 to enhance the country’s food system. SOS Thailand aims to minimize needless loss of surplus food and improve food equity by redistributing quality surplus food on a daily basis from hotels, grocers, and...

AUSTRALIA—IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest have surpassed one million meals delivered to people in need through their long-standing partnership in Australia, marking a significant milestone in their shared efforts to reduce food waste and support communities facing food insecurity. “Reaching more than one million meals is a meaningful milestone and reflects the collective efforts of our colleagues, hotel teams and partners across Australia,” says Matt Tripolone, Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Our partnership with OzHarvest continues to deliver tangible impact in the communities where we operate, while also helping address food waste in a practical...

MIAMI, FLA.—Amerikooler, a U.S.-based leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, highlights its line of engineered door systems designed to improve energy efficiency, workflow, safety, and long-term structural integrity at the access points of the walk-in envelope. By matching door type to application, traffic profile, and environmental conditions, the portfolio helps operators and specifiers treat door selection as a performance decision rather than a standard component. Flush swing doors remain the preferred and most widely used solution for standard walk-in cooler and freezer applications. Integrated directly into the panel wall system, they maintain a clean, flush profile while delivering reliable thermal sealing...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—During a family trip to Seychelles last February, I found myself standing in front of a hotel breakfast buffet that was as impressive as it was unsettling. Fresh fruit caught the light. Pastries were arranged with almost sculptural care. Everything looked generous, polished and inviting. Yet when service ended, the same display began to prompt a harder question: are hotel buffets still enhancing the guest experience in ways that justify the waste they often leave behind? I do not think this is an argument for eliminating hotel buffets. In many properties, breakfast still plays a meaningful role in how...

KIRKLAND, WASH.—In celebration of Earth Day, Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is proud to announce a series of sustainability achievements and initiatives that reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to eco-friendly hospitality. One of these is the introduction of Coulée Coffee Co., a 100 percent compostable single-serve pour-over system that replaces plastic-laden single-serve pods. In early April, Staypineapple introduced Coulée Coffee Co. across its hotel portfolio. Known for its 100 percent compostable single-serve pour-over system that delivers café-quality coffee and replaces plastic-laden single-serve pods, the brand is a natural fit for Staypineapple’s guest experience and sustainability values. This switch is expected...

MINNEAPOLIS—Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling over 393 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2025. With the support of renewable energy partners, such as Phillips 66, the company converted nearly 100 percent of its UCO into renewable diesel or biodiesel for vehicles on the road, or into sustainable aviation fuel for aircraft. “I am tremendously proud of our organization, our sustainability accomplishments, and our continued efforts to build a cleaner, healthier planet,” said Diana Geseking, Chief Legal Officer and ESG committee chair. “I look...