NEW YORK—FoodBizSupply.com has become the first nationwide, online source for the GreenBox pizza box, environmentally friendly pizza to-go packaging available to pizzerias, restaurants, cafeterias, and foodservice companies. Designed by e.c.o. Inc. the patented GreenBox has received extensive traditional and social media coverage, including a positive review on Twitter from actor Ashton Kutcher and a YouTube video with more than 800,000 viewings. The GreenBox is made in America from 100 percent recycled post-consumer content. The box top perforates into four rectangular “plates,” eliminating the need for paper plates or the energy/water usage from cleaning regular plates after the meal. The...

DALLAS—Prota Culture, a waste management solutions company, announces the launch of BioPod Plus, a highly advanced compost bin that utilizes native grubs to speed up the bioconversion process. The BioPod Plus provides a unique composting experience that recovers valuable proteins and lipids for domesticated animals and wildlife. Unlike traditional composting that slowly breaks down food and yard waste to create soil for yards, grub composting is a rapid process that produces nutritious feed for chickens, fish and songbirds. “With the unveiling of BioPod Plus, composting food waste will be taken to the next level, as improvements for ease of use...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Electrolux introduces the newest addition to its professional air-o-steam range: the air-o-steam TOUCHLINE. “The new air-o-steam TOUCHLINE combi oven is truly one of a kind,” says Angelo Grillas, director of Marketing for Electrolux Professional North America. “It is the evolution of Electrolux combi ovens—a perfect blend of Electrolux’s history and future. The new air-o-steam TOUCHLINE symbolizes our commitment to technologically advanced, reliable and environmentally sustainable products.” When developing the air-o-steam TOUCHLINE, Electrolux Professional conducted approximately 1,200 interviews with end users all around the world to get their input for the new oven. “Research has shown that our customers...

AUBURN, N.H.—Aquawing Ozone Injection Systems (AWOIS) LLC, Auburn, N.H., recently unveiled a new website that includes educational information pertaining to ozone laundry systems, research, product information, customer testimonials and environmental benefits. AWOIS is a manufacturer of ozone laundry systems focused on improving laundry processes, conserving natural resources and reducing negative effects of laundry processing on the environment. The company’s Aquawing Variable Ozone laundry systems are in place at hundreds of hotels, nursing homes, hospitals, on-premise laundries and correctional facilities across North America. “Many people don’t fully realize the benefits of ozone laundry systems,” said Brett Daniels, vice president of AWOIS....

SOUTH EGREMONT, MASS.—Monarch Bath, Bed & Spa, a leading global provider of bathrobes and luxury hotel linens, announced the introduction of MONARCH ECO, a new line of hotel linens designed to conserve water and reduce energy costs in the laundry operation, while maximizing comfort and durability. “Our experience tells us that hoteliers are primarily concerned with guests’ perceptions, the product’s life cycle and energy usage when considering linen purchases,” said Gene Faul, CEO of Monarch Bath, Bed & Spa. “With our Eco line, it is no longer necessary to choose between luxury, durability and energy efficiency. Our Monarch Eco towels...

RIPON, WIS.—UniMac, the manufacturer of on-premise laundry equipment, has begun offering Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects of its most popular models for download by architects and engineers. Consistent with the brand’s industry leadership position, UniMac is the first and only laundry equipment manufacturer to offer this break-through service. Architects can now incorporate representations of UniMac’s highly efficient and labor-saving washer-extractors and drying tumblers into 3-D building models. This allows the architect to see how the equipment fits into the space as well as how to coordinate utility requirements and clearances for maintenance. By making BIM objects available, UniMac is simplifying...

TORONTO—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts across the globe will raise awareness and funds to protect endangered fish throughout the month of April. Chefs in Fairmont dining rooms will demonstrate to diners how good the alternatives can be by highlighting their favorite sustainable seafood entrees. Dining room guests will be invited to donate $1 (or local equivalent) to the National Geographic Society (NGS) in support of ocean conservation and the restoration of living marine resources. Fairmont’s commitment to ocean sustainability means working with reputable suppliers who purchase fish that are resilient to fishing pressure and harvested in ways that limit damage...

OSHKOSH, WIS.—Continental Girbau Inc. recently unveiled a new website that includes improved navigation, more client videos, and additional content specific to every potential customer and end user. “The new site is redesigned for easier navigation, which allows users to get the information they need fast,” says Mike Floyd, president of the company. “Our previous site relied on older technology that did not allow the level of transparency we desired between the customer and Continental. By changing our technology, the new site is more searchable—by search engines and users.” Site visitors can immediately locate information by product type–washers, dryers, ironers, or industrial...

ORLANDO, FLA.—The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently welcomed the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center into the Florida Green Lodging Program. The 1,406-room resort is one of the largest in the state to participate, and the first in Osceola County’s popular Kissimmee resort corridor. In addition, the resort announced the upcoming rollout of a new guest communications program, called “We’re Eco-Logical,” designed to share the spirit of the resort’s eco-friendly initiatives with guests and meeting planners, while encouraging them to take an active role in the programs. “Together with the citizens of Osceola County, we have created...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Pellerin Milnor Corp. as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. The company is a manufacturer of washer-extractors, dryers, coin-operated washers and dryers, batch washers, and extraction systems. The company also offers the Mildata Computer Management System which provides central programming capabilities, data reporting and production monitoring. Pellerin Milnor’s V-Series washer-extractors now feature the new RinSave water saver that eliminates unnecessary rinses. This process allows a precise high G-Force to “sling” the wash liquor out of the goods between the last wash step and following rinse cycle, conserving...