CARLSBAD, CALIF.—The La Costa Resort and Spa, a 400-acre property located near the beach in Carlsbad, Calif., has reduced its kitchen food waste volume by a factor of almost five times thanks to two industrial compost machines that rely on heat and agitation. According to Sam Bumgarner, purchasing director for the property, the machines, which each handle 250 pounds of food waste per day, are located in two different kitchens and compost 182,000 pounds of food scraps annually. Each day, approximately 40 pounds of compost is produced and given to the groundskeeping team to use around the property. "It sends...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes BioHitech America as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. BioHitech America distributes a machine that eliminates food waste at the point of generation, diverting the waste from state landfills. The GOHBio 1001 uses microbe technology to break down large volumes of food waste in less than 24 hours in a stainless steel waste decomposition machine, returning the effluent to the ecosystem as water. The GOHBio 1001 can safely and quickly decompose virtually all organic food waste, including: meat, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, bread, noodles,...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added a ClearWater Tech, LLC case study to the Green Lodging News website. The case study details how Manoir Pierrefonds in Pierrefonds, Quebec has benefited from an EnvirO3matic Advanced Laundry Oxidation System. (For the record, the name EnvirO3matic was developed and trademarked by Coinamatic for equipment manufactured by ClearWater Tech in the United States, for which it is the exclusive Canadian distributor.) The senior care facility has benefited in many ways from the ozone system: 16-minute reduction in cycle time, resulting in an increase of 26 loads per...

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC announced the introduction of a new eco-friendly beverage menu available beginning this month at North American and Caribbean properties across the brand’s portfolio. Properties also will be able to customize the menu to include local and regional selections and offer promotions that allow customers to contribute to the environment. Created with the environment in mind, the eco-friendly beverage menu is produced with natural and recycled materials, including post-consumer recycled materials that are carbon neutral, Green-e certified and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, which identifies products that provide an assurance of social and environmental responsibility...

NATIONAL REPORT—The American Hotel & Lodging Association is about to release the results of its 2010 Lodging Survey. Green Lodging News was provided with a copy of the survey results prior to the survey’s official release. The survey, which is conducted approximately every two years, was funded by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation and prepared by Smith Travel Research. A total of 48,954 hotels were polled. The response rate was 18 percent (more than 8,500 participants). The survey report covers 14 green-related areas: Allergy-Free Rooms, Air Purifiers, Liquid Soap Dispensers, Linen/Towel Reuse Program, Energy Management Sensors in...

NEW ALBANY, MISS.—Master-Bilt, manufacturer of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration systems, introduces its new Master-Chill MBC model reach-in and undercounter blast chillers/freezers. These models join the existing Master-Chill roll-in and pass-thru versions. The MBC series self-contained units are designed to rapidly and uniformly decrease the temperature of hot foods to either a chilled or frozen state. The rapid temperature reduction enhances food safety, increases storage life and improves production efficiency. Master-Bilt’s new MBC Series features the newest patented technology in blast chillers/freezers with the Food Identification Controller (F.I.C.).  F.I.C. automatically adjusts blast chilling cycles with its single multi-sensor...

KENNER, LA.—Pellerin Milnor announced that fans may now log onto Facebook to receive the latest photos, information, and participate in discussions on its products. By clicking on the “like” button next to Pellerin Milnor Corporation’s profile, one will benotified when new content is updated on the page. Like Milnor, several other laundry manufacturers have looked to social networking to cultivate a constant and international presence on Facebook, which is arguably the most influential social network today. “There is no doubt that Facebook has become an international phenomenon,” Milnor’s marketing coordinator Katie Pellerin said. “In just six years, this website has influenced...

NEW YORK—FoodBizSupply.com, an online leader for quality sustainable foodservice supply and to-go packaging, announced the availability of ConServe gloves on the company’s retail site. Manufactured by FoodHandler, the compostable gloves provide foodservice operators and handlers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic, polyethylene and other harmful materials. “The foodservice industry is slowly, yet increasingly becoming more eco-conscious and ConServe gloves is a clear, responsible choice for companies that want to reduce waste, avoid landfills and lessen their carbon footprint,” said Rosetta Mitchell, CEO, FoodBizSupply.com. “Implementing the use of ConServe  gloves in any establishment is an easy, yet significant step toward going...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Ninety-three golfers teed up to fight cancer at the second annual Jerry Maahs Memorial Golf Outing benefiting the American Cancer Society. The benefit, held at Scenic View Country Club in Slinger, Wis., raised more than $5,000. Alto-Shaam, in turn, matched the funds raised at the outing for a total of more than $11,000 for the American Cancer Society. In addition to the golfers, 24 hole sponsors, including local businesses, corporate vendors, and foodservice publications, helped raise money to fight cancer. “The outpouring of support from everyone has been astounding,” said Steve Maahs, president and COO of Alto-Shaam, and Jerry...

PRINCETON, N.J.—Miele has given its commercial freshwater dishwashers a new look with a black anthracite ergonomic control panel. “Both the fast cycle G 7856 and the NSF approved G 7859 will feature this new panel, which provides a more sophisticated look and enhanced usability for today’s kitchens and commercial establishments,” said John Oliveira, director of Miele Professional Products.  The new design debuted in Europe earlier this year and received positive reviews, leading the company to launch the design in the United States. Beginning July 1, Miele Professional Dealers nationwide began selling the new models. The new design provides a...