CARTERSVILLE, GA.—Masland Contract launched their latest line, Crafted, which was executed with ECONYL regenerated nylon. The collection celebrates skillful artistry and innovative materials with an intentional focus on creating products that work together in a holistic approach. Masland Contract brought the line to life with the high-performing properties of ECONYL nylon, harmonizing the abstract patterns, versatile colors, and captivating textures that make this contemporary carpet tile collection so unique. ECONYL is made from waste that would otherwise pollute the world’s landfills and oceans—including fishnets, fabric scraps, carpet flooring and industrial plastic. Using ECONYL regenerated nylon reduces the global warming impact of...

LOUIS, MO.—Those passing by 3763 Forest Park Ave. last week likely witnessed 27 rectangular structures seemingly fly through the air. These 60 square foot building units are prefabricated, or factory-built, by SurePods, and are the manufacturer’s first installation in the St. Louis market. Although modular technology is not new to the industry, the building technique is seeing unprecedented interest thanks to its ability to speed up project timelines, while maintaining high-end aesthetics on projects such as the new Element by Westin hotel. St. Louis’ first Element by Westin will serve as a destination for those looking for the comforts of...

MUSKEGON—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its new PAR30 and PAR38 EarthBulb LED floodlights to replace incandescent floodlights for more than 85 percent energy savings. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps combine optimal color with smooth dimming technology to less than 5 percent on standard control applications, and a color rendering index of greater than 80. They are UL listed for 120 to 277V use in wet locations. The LED PAR lamps are ideal for interior and exterior architectural, office, retail, house of worship and residential applications where high lumen output...

SAN FRANCISCO—The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, in cooperation with JLL, has put a program in place to repurpose furniture no longer being used by the hotel (which is undergoing a large-scale renovation) and donate it to Compass Family Services, a local organization that helps homeless and at risk families become stably housed. The pieces of furniture—which include beds, desks, chairs and armoires from 150 guestrooms—will be matched by Compass Family Services with San Francisco and East Bay families in need, helping more than 100 local families furnish their new homes and redirecting an estimated 12 tons and 400 cubic...

BOULDER, COLO.—A new study finds restaurants can play a crucial role in diverting tons more food waste away from the nation’s landfills. One way to accomplish this: offering durable or compostable plates, cups and utensils, which the study proves makes it easier for customers to compost their food scraps and sort their waste into the right bins. The study, conducted by the nonprofit Zero Waste organization Eco-Cycle, details the growing problem of food waste in America and identified ways that restaurants can be part of the solution. “Restaurants play a critical role in reducing and recovering food scraps, and composting is...

TORONTO—SensorSuite Inc. announced that it has appointed Glen Spry its new CEO and President. “There is enormous opportunity for SensorSuite awaiting us, and we couldn’t be happier with Glen joining our family, helping us scale the business and supporting our customers to achieve  continued success,” said Robert Platek of SensorSuite, former CEO & Founder. Spry brings decades of experience to the company and has a proven record of taking customer-centric technology companies like SensorSuite to the next level. In Spry’s previous career, following the successful IPO of Genesis Energy and subsequent business restructure, he was appointed the head of Genesis Energy’s business...

ORLANDO, FLA.—Reservations.com announced that it is Great Place to Work-Certified. Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous, data-driven “For All” methodology, certification confirms seven out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at Reservations.com. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviors that are proven to deliver market-leading results and increased innovation. “We are thrilled for our 2019 Great Place to Work recertification,” said Mahesh Chaddah, Co-Founder at Reservations.com. “We strive to make employee experience a priority every day. While there is always progress to be made, it...

SINGAPORE—Agoda has officially joined as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The GSTC engages with a worldwide network of members, who represent a wide range of tourism stakeholders. Being a GSTC member means actively participating in GSTC’s global network, contributing to the important work of the GSTC in promoting the widespread adoption of universal sustainable tourism principles. GSTC Members are active drivers for sustainability in travel and tourism. Agoda is one of the world’s fastest growing online travel booking platforms, headquartered in Singapore, and offering a global network of more than two million properties. The company, which...

LOS ANGELES—Green Globe recently recertified Inspira Santa Marta Hotel in acknowledgement of its commitment to sustainable management and operations. Best practices undertaken by the hotel in 2019 have focused on building better livelihoods for people with disabilities, eliminating single use plastics and minimizing the property’s overall footprint. Green Insiders The hotel has its own social responsibility initiative—the Green Insiders Program—where it works in partnership with APPDA-Lisboa (the Portuguese Association for Developmental Disorders and Autism). Tiago Pereira, General Manager at Inspira Santa Marta Hotel explains, “The goal of the Green Insiders Program is to involve all our stakeholders in spreading awareness regarding environmental...

MONTREAL, QUEBEC—Verdant announced it ranked No. 418 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America now in its 25th year. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2015 to 2018. Verdant grew 218 percent during this period. Alain Belanger, Verdant CEO, credits demand for Verdant energy-management solutions to increasing energy costs, revised building code mandates and the benefits derived from utility program rebates. Increased brand awareness, repeat business from loyal customers, and the easy-to-install plug-and-play nature...