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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: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Kitchen & Laundry

Home Kitchen & Laundry
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: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Sustainable Restaurateur McKerrow Signs Straw-free Pledge

CHICAGO—George McKerrow Jr., co-founder and chief executive of casual-dining restaurant chain Ted’s Montana Grill, recently signed a straw-free pledge that would require diners at his restaurants to ask for drinking straws instead of automatically being given one with their beverage orders.McKerrow, a longtime proponent of sustainability and sustainable business practices at his restaurants, signed the Be Straw Free pledge January 29, as a way of educating the public on how the use of plastic straws impacts the environment.The campaign is the brainchild of 11-year-old Milo Cress, a Boulder, Colo., resident who started the campaign in 2011. He is encouraging...

WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL! Returns to NAFEM

CHICAGO—The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) announces the return of the WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! new product gallery at The NAFEM Show, February 7 to 9, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.The NAFEM Show celebrates innovative thinking in the new product gallery, a one-stop-shop spotlighting more than 125 new products—the largest gallery yet—in the areas of labor savings, sanitation, “green,” energy efficiency, food safety, life cycle costs and more.“WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL! has quickly become an integral part of The NAFEM Show because it provides a tremendous value for all foodservice professionals, buyers and sellers alike,”...

Marriott Takes Stand on Two Animal Confinement Systems

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International is expanding its work to create a more sustainable planet by eliminating two controversial animal confinement systems from its food supply chain. According to its new policies, the Bethesda, Md.-based company will require all of its pork suppliers to discontinue the use of gestation crates for Marriott’s supply chain by 2018; and ensure that by 2015, all eggs and egg products used by Marriott come from cage-free hens. The policies follow the company’s 2011 transition to cage-free eggs at its JW Marriott locations.“Marriott International cares deeply about animal welfare and environmental sustainability, which is why we’re...

ARAMARK Commits to Source Eggs from Cage-Free Hens

PHILADELPHIA—ARAMARK, the global professional services company, announced it will source all shell eggs within the United States from cage-free hens by the end of 2014. ARAMARK’s announcement comes after its recent commitment to eliminate all pork from animals bred using gestation crates in ARAMARK’s U.S. supply chain by 2017. Both announcements were made in conjunction with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the nation’s largest animal protection organization. ARAMARK is the largest U.S.-based food service company to make these commitments.“We’re committed to operating responsibly and addressing key issues throughout our supply chain and business,” said Kathy Cacciola,...

ClearWater Tech Unveils New YouTube Videos

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.    —ClearWater Tech, LLC (CWT), provider of EcoTex O3 ozone cold water laundering systems, has added two new videos to the Service and Maintenance playlist on YouTube: “Changing the Inline Particulate Filter” and “UV Ozone Lamp Replacement.”“No other ozone provider comes close to matching our YouTube Library,” asserts Marc DeBrum, CWT assistant sales manager and applications engineer. “Three years ago we launched the library as a way to give customers and prospects convenient access to ClearWater products along with service information. Our collection now includes 24 videos in three playlists: EcoTex O3 Laundry Systems, the Service...

MTS Recognized at NAFEM for Studio Twist Chair

TEMPERANCE, MICH.—MTS announced that its Studio Twist has earned recognition at the upcoming NAFEM (North American Food Equipment Manufacturers) show in February. This is one of the largest trade shows focusing on the foodservice market.“The clean lines and eclectic appearance of the Studio Twist makes it a great addition to our ‘Twist’ models of restaurant seating,” said MTS CEO Phil Swy.Envisioned by renowned, European designer Kirsten Bartlmae, the Studio Twist features a tapered leg design and a minimalist back and seat profile. Like all MTS Café Twist and Bistro Twist models, the Studio Twist nests six high in a...

Registration Open for National Restaurant Association Show

CHICAGO—The National Restaurant Association announced that attendee registration for its 2013 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) is now open. NRA Show 2013 will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, May 18 to 21. The event is the restaurant and hospitality industry’s premier trade show and an opportunity to gain inspiration from renowned experts, innovative suppliers, celebrated chefs and tens of thousands of industry professionals. The co-located IWSB 2013 will take place May 19 to 20, and is the only beverage alcohol event exclusively focused on growing restaurant and hospitality bar programs. Now in its...

Hobart Launches Next Generation of Undercounter Warewashers

TROY, OHIO—Hobart introduces its LXe and Advansys LXe Undercounter Warewashers. The LXe base model and Advansys LXe, which is available in high-temp and low-temp models, have been designed from the ground up to support best-in-class wash performance and are Energy Star qualified for energy- and water-saving capabilities. “Operators can choose the standard LXe model or upgrade to the Advansys LXe for advanced energy, water and cost savings compared with traditional undercounter warewashers,” said Carrie Hoff, product line manager, Hobart Warewash. “All three models occupy a small undercounter footprint and include features that simplify operation and maintenance, which can help...

Uncommon Ground Named World’s Greenest Restaurant

BOSTON—In recent years, 4 Star Certified Green Restaurants across the country have engaged in a lively competition to secure the esteemed title of the World’s Greenest Restaurant. Chicago’s Uncommon Ground held this title from December 2011 to March 2012, and has continued to make environmental changes across their operations. The 4 Star Certified Green Restaurant has now earned more than 447 GreenPoints based on the rigorous certification standards of the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). With more GreenPoints than any restaurant in the world, the GRA has once again crowned Uncommon Ground as the World’s Greenest Restaurant.“I’m proud to have...

ClearWater Showcases Newest Corona Discharge Ozone Generator

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech plans to showcase its newest Corona Discharge Ozone Generator when the Aquatech Society Conference recognizes its 50th anniversary this month at the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui, Hawaii. The conference is being held January 13 to 17, and ClearWater (booth 74) will display the CD12AD wall mounted ozone generator at the one-day floor exhibition on January 16.“The 50th anniversary conference has all the makings to be a memorable occasion, and the trade show portion of the event presents us with an excellent opportunity,” said Cameron Tapp, president and CEO of ClearWater Tech. “There is...