MILAN, ITALY—FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), the authoritative international organization committed to the protection of forests and plantations, organized the first edition of the Italy Furniture Awards program, a competition that rewards furniture companies committed to sustainability. Arper has received the Special Environmental Sustainability Award within the program, an important recognition of the environmental path that the company has been following for years. The FSC Italy Furniture Awards celebrate Italian companies that choose to use wood coming from forests or plantations managed in compliance with strict social and economic environmental standards. The aim of the initiative is to shed light on the...

SURREY, B.C.—Noel Asmar Group, the successful lifestyle brand behind Noel Asmar Uniforms, Pedicure Bowls and Asmar Equestrian, announced their latest sustainability initiative, Hospitality Lifecycle—sustainable textile recycling for hotels and spas. Noel Asmar Uniforms is the preferred uniform supplier for numerous global hospitality and spa brands and recently received the 2019 ISPA Innovate of the Year Award winner for their collection of sustainable uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles. Noel Asmar Group is taking its commitment to the environment one step further with Hospitality Lifecycle. The textile industry has a massive annual carbon footprint of 1.2 billion tons of CO2 equivalent, which...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added a new vendor video to its Vendor Videos section. The video from Dispenser Amenities details why dispensers are a superior option to individualized plastic amenity bottles for the vanity and shower. The video includes testimonials from travelers. “I can’t understand why every hotel wouldn’t do this,” one says. “It is easier to use,” says another. The video explains how a 100-room hotel operating at an average annual occupancy could keep 51,000 small amenity bottles out of the landfill each year by using dispensers. “It is great for the environment and great for me,”...

LONDON—Winnow, the technology company behind Winnow Vision, the artificial intelligence tool helping chefs cut food waste in half, is announcing the completion of its series B round of funding at a total of $12 million. This follows a recent $8 million loan from The European Investment Bank (EIB), with the help of the Juncker Plan, which focuses on boosting investment to generate jobs and growth. The company, with U.S. offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation...

SYOSSET, N.Y.—Emerald Brand has created the first USA made Tree-Free hot cup. The technology mimics many of the newest rollouts by Emerald Brand utilizing their newest technology in Tree-Free, non-virgin or recycled traditional tree pulp. Traditional virgin and recycled pulp have and will continue to contribute to the deforestation and climate change epidemic. Not only will deforestation impact the lives of the species that live there, but it is also impacting the lives of humans. Trees are disappearing at an alarming rate due to deforestation. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, an estimated 18 million acres (7.3...

CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y.—BioHiTech Global, Inc., a technology and services company that provides cost-effective and sustainable waste management solutions, announced that it has received orders for 20 of its Revolution Series Digesters for delivery to several leading international hospitality companies, including two new end-customers. The orders consist of several direct sales as well as rental contracts. The company has already shipped six units and expects to complete delivery of the remaining units in the fourth quarter. The digesters will be installed in hotel and hospitality locations in both Europe and the United States. The company sees significant opportunity for additional unit...

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILL.—Bringing a new level of premium quality video and audio performance to LCD hotel TVs, LG Business Solutions USA has launched the first 4K Ultra HD TVs designed specifically for the hospitality market with NanoCell display technology. LG’s UT770H  series of Pro:Centric smart hospitality TVs brings LG’s award-winning LCD TV display technology from the consumer market into the hotel room for the first time. These new hotel TVs leverage the power of LG’s NanoCell IPS technology panels to deliver impressive picture enhancements, color accuracy and wide viewing angles to LED-backlit LCD TVs. LG’s proprietary NanoCell technology uses nano particles (each roughly...

NEW YORK—Today, Dyson launched the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer. With a completely unique design and cutting-edge technology, the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer enables people to dry their hands quickly and hygienically, while using low energy and offering an alternative to single-use paper towels. “At Dyson we believe hand drying should be fast, hygienic and responsible in its energy use. We solved many of these problems when we disrupted the industry with the launch of the first Dyson Airblade in 2006,” explains Jake Dyson, Chief Engineer. “We continue to pioneer with the Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer—our latest hand...

HOLLAND, MICH.—Boxed Water Is Better announced the launch of Boxed Matcha in collaboration with mission-driven tea importer Art of Tea. The bundle includes a 24-pack of 500 mL Boxed Water and 24 Art of Tea Matchasticks, an organic ceremonial grade blend of three Japanese green tea varietals. Simply pour, shake and go. For each product sold, Boxed Water and Art of Tea will plant 24 trees in U.S. National Forests with the National Forest Foundation (NFF). “At Boxed Water, we’re always looking for brands who share our Better Planet ethos,” said Boxed Water Chief Marketing Officer Rob Koenen. “With Art of...

FAIRFAX, VA.—INTUS Windows’ fourth tree planting event was its biggest yet, drawing in architects, developers, builders, government officials, and even an ambassador. As part of their One Window, One Tree program, INTUS holds these plantings biannually near their headquarters in Fairfax, Va. They aim to educate the community and building industry about the importance of trees by getting their hands on them (literally) and giving them a much-needed home. Through a partnership with the City of Alexandria and the Tree Stewards of Alexandria and Arlington, INTUS Windows planted 50 trees at Four Mile Run Park. The Lithuanian Ambassador to the...