DULUTH, MINN.—Loll Designs, a leading manufacturer of sustainable outdoor furniture, helped lead the 17th annual “Clean Yer Creek” event on May 3. A total of 500 dedicated volunteers, in partnership with 20 local businesses such as Chester Bowl Improvement Club, Wild State Cider, Lake Superior Brewing, and Bent Paddle Brewing, gathered to clean five key creeks feeding into Lake Superior. “With our core mission to inspire others to appreciate the outdoors, we look forward to Clean Yer Creek all year,” says Brian King, Brand + Marketing Director for Loll Designs. “Our team members are passionate about leading planet protection-driven initiatives,...

NATIONAL REPORT—Arkema, AkzoNobel and Omya have collaborated to develop a range of low-carbon options for more sustainable decorative paints with a 30 percent or more reduced carbon footprint for mass market adoption while maintaining performance equivalent to existing products. This project aims to expand experiments and achieve up to 50 percent carbon reduction of decorative paints. “As the industry actively works on decarbonizing its value chain, we wanted to collectively accelerate the development of next generation paints, to meet increasing industry and consumer demand, Green Deal regulations and green building certifications. Our efforts have been driven by the common objective...

SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of sustainable acoustic design materials, introduces Henge Panel. A part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions’ new Mezzo Collection, Henge Panel embodies a harmonious blend of sound control and aesthetic refinement. The Mezzo Collection empowers designers to create interior environments that are both functionally sound and artfully composed. Inspired by the lyrical motion of sheet music, Kirei Henge is a fully unique acoustic wall solution that brings dimensional rhythm to interior spaces. Its construction of 12mm recycled PET with a Class A fire rating features elegantly raised, repeated forms that play with light and shadow to create a visually dynamic, tactile...

GLENVIEW, ILL.—ITW Food Equipment Group is attending the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show, May 17 to 20. The group’s premier brands, including Hobart, Baxter, Traulsen and Vulcan will share booth 4031 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Attendees are invited to visit the booth to see equipment innovations designed to help foodservice professionals streamline and improve their kitchen operations, as well as to see live cooking demonstrations. In addition to a central prep area and live cooking demonstrations by the Vulcan and Baxter Culinary team, there will be a commercial kitchen corner featuring a comprehensive lineup of products from the family...

LENOX, MASS.—Amenie, a leader in amenity solutions for boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and hospitality properties, announces the launch of its new Trade Program, designed specifically for hospitality professionals. Created for hospitality designers, property managers, and procurement professionals, the program offers exclusive access to Amenie’s curated catalog of eco-conscious amenities—backed by personalized support and industry-only pricing. The Amenie Trade Program is open for applications. Members gain access to discounted pricing, early releases of innovative products, and dedicated support from Amenie’s experienced trade team. This program provides the products and tools to create memorable, five-star guest experiences at scale for boutique hotels,...

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc. has been selected as one of America’s Climate Leaders 2025 by USA Today for the third consecutive year. Watts was named among 500 companies selected for the list, which is comprised of U.S. organizations that achieved the greatest reduction in their core emissions intensity between 2021 and 2023, specifically Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in relation to revenue. To compile the list, USA Today’s partner Statista scrutinized approximately 2,000 American companies across all industries with revenue greater than $50 million in 2023 and verifiable emissions data. “Watts is honored to receive this recognition as...

GREEN BAY, WIS.—Pallas Textiles unveiled a new sustainability-focused landing page that brings clarity, transparency, and accessibility to the brand’s long-standing environmental initiatives. The updated web experience serves as a central resource for designers, specifiers, and industry partners—providing an efficient way to explore sustainable materials, processes, and partnerships that align with project goals. The new page outlines key focus areas such as the use of recycled and upcycled fibers, responsible sourcing practices, reduced-waste packaging, and collaborations with like-minded organizations. It also introduces a deeper look into Pallas’ partnerships with Material Bank and the SEAQUAL Initiative—efforts that actively contribute to waste reduction and...

MINNEAPOLIS—Restaurant Technologies recycled over 363 million pounds of used cooking oil in 2024, exceeding its own record of 314 million pounds set in 2023 by over 15 percent. Restaurant Technologies partners with renewable energy partners, such as Chevron Renewable Energy Group and Phillips 66, to convert used cooking oil (UCO) into renewable diesel or biodiesel for vehicles to use on the road. At Sheetz, a regional convenience store located in seven states, Restaurant Technologies and Sheetz have created a closed loop economy where fresh oil is delivered, used, then collected to be recycled and converted to biodiesel, and then reused...

DULUTH, MINN.—As part of its ongoing commitment to preserve the environment and foster appreciation for the outdoors, Duluth-based Loll Designs presented its latest donation to Chester Bowl Improvement Club, marking a milestone $100,000 in donations over the past five years to the beloved local park through Loll’s 1% for the Planet partnership. “We believe it is important to give back to our community and our planet,” said Eric Swanson, CEO of Loll Designs. “This year we are proud to once again support Chester Bowl Improvement Club’s programs for the Duluth community to appreciate and engage with nature in a healthy...

GLENS FALLS, N.Y.—Sustainable PR (SPR), a specialized “green” public relations firm, is expanding its team and client base to meet the increasing need for environmental advocacy. This growth comes as landmark climate laws face challenges and clients in clean tech, food service, and renewable energy sectors intensify their advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. SPR has appointed Matthew Matyjek as Director of Media Relations and Carly Vallet as Associate Account Manager. Matyjek will oversee media relations and the accounts team, Vallet will support media and community relations. “These additions enhance our capacity to meet client needs in a rapidly...