Cooking, cooling, washing and drying all consume large amounts of energy and water. By simply using Energy Star-qualified equipment, a hotel operator can sharply reduce resource consumption. The kitchen and laundry can also be large waste generators. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
What 130 Million Monthly Scans Prove That Most ESG Slide Decks Cannot
MIAMI—On August 5, 2026, SMARTLINEN launched Ask Debbie, described as hospitality’s first AI assistant built specifically for housekeeping and laundry teams. Staff can ask,...
Sustainability as a Brand Differentiator at the Conrad New York Downtown
NEW YORK—Sustainability in hospitality has evolved from a compliance-driven initiative into a defining factor in how brands compete. What was once a back-of-house concern...
ITW Food Equipment Group Names Elton Johnson Director, Dealer Service
GLENVIEW, ILL.—ITW Food Equipment Group has named Elton Johnson as Director of Dealer Service. Elton will serve as a dedicated point of contact for...
Sustainable Menus Start with Structure
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Most sustainable menus fail because the operational reality behind them can’t realize what’s on the page. Rather than debating which ingredients are “good”...
Building Cold Storage for a More Sustainable Future
NATIONAL REPORT—For many organizations, walk-in refrigeration is essential infrastructure. Restaurants rely on it to protect inventory. Healthcare facilities depend on it for temperature sensitive...
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,...
Bill Seymour Promoted to Project Manager at LAVATEC
BEACON FALLS, CONN.—Bill Seymour has been promoted to Project Manager at LAVATEC. A 16-year veteran of the laundry industry, he reports to company President...
SB 54 & California’s Overhaul of Its Plastics & Packaging Policy
More than four years ago, on June 30, 2022, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), the Plastic Pollution Prevention and...
JW Marriott Unveils a Mindful Sanctuary in Kenya’s Solio Game Reserve
LAIKIPIA, KENYA—JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announces the opening of JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in...
Building Cold Storage for a More Sustainable Future
NATIONAL REPORT—For many organizations, walk-in refrigeration is essential infrastructure. Restaurants rely on it to protect inventory. Healthcare facilities depend on it for temperature sensitive...
AmeriKooler Introduces the Resilience Series
HIALEAH, FLA.—AmeriKooler, a U.S.-based leader in commercial refrigeration, introduces the Resilience Series, a new platform of engineered walk-in systems designed for durability, adaptability, and performance...
California Law Makes It Easier to Spot PFAS in Kitchen Products
For years, the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS were used in many products that touch food, including popcorn bags, pizza boxes, pans and other...
LG Electronics Launches LG Professional Laundry Lineup
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its presence in the commercial laundry market with the global launch of the LG Professional Laundry lineup....
Langham Hospitality Group Takes Circular Approach to Tackling Food Waste
HONG KONG—Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has strengthened its focus on resource efficiency and circularity across its hotel portfolio, with each property implementing creative solutions...
Giving Best Western ‘Credit’ for Its 100 Percent Cage-Free Egg Commitment
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) is a global coalition of 82 organizations. Initiated by The Humane League, the alliance is dedicated entirely to ending the abuse...
A Bit of Polystyrene, a Bit of Plastic to Go with My Hotel Breakfast
My family and I traveled to the Miami area this past weekend. We were there for the fan fest to watch Argentina’s World Cup...
Best Western Advances on Global Cage-Free Commitment
NEW YORK—The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 82 organizations working to end the abuse of chickens worldwide, applauds Best Western Hotels & Resorts, one...
Winnow Appoints Two Hospitality Industry Veterans to Advisory Board
CHICAGO—Winnow, the AI food waste technology company trusted by leading hospitality brands including Hilton, Marriott, and Accor, announced the formation of a new Advisory...
LG Commercial Laundry Makes HITEC Debut
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—LG Electronics USA’s Commercial Laundry division made its debut at the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), the industry’s largest annual technology...
Hostels Across Europe Target Food-Related Emissions
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Europe’s Famous Hostels, Europe’s leading hostel association, announced a partnership with Scope Three Action, a nonprofit organization, to support hostels across Europe in reducing...
