SOLNA, SWEDEN—QleanAir has launched QleanAir Connect; an IoT platform that helps organizations improve air quality at the workplace. By connecting air cleaners to the cloud, organizations can now gain a better understanding and control of their indoor air quality. “We are happy to launch QleanAir Connect as organizations today have higher expectations on air quality. I hope to see more organizations raising their ambitions for healthy indoor air and to be able to support them on that journey with QleanAir Connect,” says Christina Lindstedt, CEO at QleanAir. QleanAir Connect provides full control of indoor air quality by connecting air cleaning units and...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes Southern Aluminum to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Furniture/Indoor & Outdoor” category. Southern Aluminum has been handcrafting and manufacturing linenless tables, banquet buffet systems, event bars, and numerous mobile displays that are dynamically designed to be lightweight, durable, storable, and sustainable since 1978. Dedicated stewards of the environment, Southern Aluminum takes great care in being socially responsible and environmentally conscious from the beginning to the end of its manufacturing process. Green practices of the facility are continually studied in the daily production process. Southern Aluminum is based out of Magnolia, Ark. Call...

HALLANDALE, FLA.—Groupe GM, an international leader in hotel amenities, has announced a new partnership with Phytomer. Phytomer is the story of three generations and each one is driven by the same dream: offer the skin the sea’s most incredible benefits. For 50 years, Phytomer has been transforming the sea into skincare to better reveal the beauty of women and men. The world’s best spas have chosen to offer their clients the revitalizing benefits of Phytomer treatments. With this collaboration, Groupe GM can now offer hotel guests a new amenity line inspired by the sea. Phytomer amenity products are enriched with Rock...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics presents a UL-listed, surface-mount, dimmable addition to its lineup of low-profile LED canopy lights for parking garages and other area lighting applications, both indoors and outdoors. Consuming only 45 watts, the luminaire replaces HID lights of up to 175 watts—an energy savings of up to 75 percent—offering an output of 5,000 lumens of pure white (5000K) bright illumination through a white, frosted lens. This translates into luminous efficacy of 111 lumens per watt. It operates on a wide voltage range of 100-277VAC, as well as a wide operating temperature range of -40°F to ~+104°F. The compact CNP000-PG-045WF has an...

NEW YORK—Moonlight Technologies announced the launch of five new, sustainable, plant-based technologies. The launch of these technologies reinforces the foundation of Moonlight Technologies’ mission to use the power of nature to create a more sustainable, safer, and healthier world through plant-based innovation. The new technologies include: EcoArmor, InsectProof, MindfullyClean, OdorSafe, and Natural Dyes. What makes each unique is that they are entirely plant-based, 100 percent natural, and manufactured with a carbon negative manufacturing process. All technologies are applied via standard manufacturing processes and have strong wash durability. “We are excited to bring these innovative technologies to the market and offer new...

PALMDALE, CALIF.—Sun Valley Lighting, a leading American brand of traditional area and street lighting from U.S. Pole Company, introduces its Mission Revival Bell luminaire that embodies the Mission Revival architectural style with the latest LED technology and the unsurpassed PLED engineered lighting control for area lighting. Mission Revival Bell is designed to offer simple, solid, and austere architectural elements for downtown main streets, historical districts, Spanish styling planned developments, commercial campuses, and live-work-play communities. Featuring a PLED high value optical system with field replaceable and field rotatable optics for flexible long-term performance and a dark sky friendly BUG rating of...

ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announced that its entire portfolio of HIMACS Solid Surface and Viatera Quartz Surface products has achieved Declare label status. Issued by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), Declare labels provide an important level of transparency by disclosing all product ingredients, enabling customers to see the “nutritional” information of a product in order to make informed purchasing decisions. “Adding the Declare label to our family of surface products is another step to fulfilling our vision of creating human-friendly and eco-conscious living spaces,” said LX Hausys America President KJ Kim. “Product...

MIAMI—Hospitality industry expert Steve Turk, founder of Turk Hospitality Ventures and creator of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast, announces the launch of Biscayne Coffee. This newly developed eco-friendly coffee brand was founded with a giving spirit and a big idea: to enjoy delicious coffee roasted in Miami while helping save Biscayne Bay and the wildlife that inhabit it for future generations to enjoy. Ten percent of all Biscayne Coffee sales will be donated to the Biscayne Bay Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in South Florida, whose mission is to increase awareness of the health, safety, and sustainability of waterways on Biscayne Bay. Biscayne Coffee features a variety of...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, announces the expansion of its LinoFloor xf2 and LinoWall xf2 collections, with new patterns and expanded color palettes. Made entirely of natural raw materials and enriched by more than a century of heritage, Tarkett’s LinoFloor xf2 is a modern solution to the challenges of contemporary interior design. The collection is now available in five patterns and 106 colorways, including the Originale series’ expanded offering of 16 colors made from all-natural dyes. Ideal for healthcare, education, and hospitality spaces, LinoWall xf2 protects walls from daily wear and tear and helps soften acoustics...

VAN NUYS, CALIF.—Capstone Green Energy Corp., a global leader in carbon reduction and on-site resilient green Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, announced that Cal Microturbine, exclusive distributor for California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, has secured six orders for C65 microturbines throughout the state of California. The 16 C65 units will be installed for customers in the agriculture, oil and gas, and hospitality industries. The systems are expected to be commissioned in early 2023. In all cases, Capstone’s microturbine technology was selected for its ability to reduce energy costs while providing reliable, low emissions power. The microturbines will be...