SARASOTA, FLA.—With communities and businesses becoming more aggressive in their fight against drain and sewage problems caused by FOG (fats, oils and grease) and other organic matter, EnviroLogik, an expert in commercial drain line and odor control solutions, is set to pave the way to stronger, healthier and more conscious city systems. EnviroLogik is positioned to see significant growth as the brand announces the launch of its first-to-market franchise opportunity, with plans to open more than 250 franchise locations by 2025. EnviroLogik uses proprietary, naturally effective products to solve drain and odor issues in commercial spaces, including buildup of fats,...

LightBlue Environmental Consulting (LBEC) and Travel Without Plastic (TWP) have joined forces to tackle the two single biggest waste streams in hotels—food waste and single use plastic. Led by long-term sustainability professionals, both organizations originally set out with wider objectives in mind but narrowed down their focus into specific problem areas, guaranteeing the most robust possible service for hotels looking to tackle two of this decade’s increasingly important topics. Aware that solving one problem should not cause another, both organizations champion a reduction in overall waste and their respective recommendations to businesses ensure that the wider picture is considered before...

BONNER, MONT.—Coaster Cycles announced a major partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) as a Featured Community Partner. The partnership is the latest example of Coaster’s mission-driven business model—“to inspire communities and brands to move, connect and deliver with the world around them.” Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of four-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of eight, she had raised $1 million....

NEW YORK—Schneider Electric announced at Climate Week NYC 2019 that it is drastically stepping up its commitment to carbon neutrality with three new actions: (1) accelerating its 2030 goal of carbon neutrality by demonstrating carbon neutrality in its extended ecosystem by 2025, bringing forward its objective by five years (2) achieving net-zero operational emissions by 2030 as part of validated SBT target and (3) engage with suppliers towards a net-zero supply chain by 2050. These targets are expected to contribute to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) goal of capping global temperature increase at 1.5°C. Schneider Electric is...

DALLAS—Daltile announced the expansion of its Natural Quartzite collection, bringing four new countertop and extra-large slab surface options to the market. The new products from Daltile provide customers with eye-catching, Natural Stone surfacing solutions that boast exceptional durability and performance. “The hot, new trend product in stone is Natural Quartzite and this category of stone has also become increasingly popular in the countertop category due to its beautiful look and feel, and the durability and hardiness of the material,” said Roy Viana, Director of Natural Stone and Slab for Dal-Tile Corp., parent company of the Daltile brand. “Natural Quartzites offer...

CINCINNATI—Procter & Gamble announced it has been recognized as a 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The award recognizes selected products in P&G’s Home Made Simple product portfolio for outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of its dish, fabric and surface cleaning products developed in accordance with EPA Safer Choice criteria. “Today’s consumers demand high-quality products that are safe for their families and the environment,” said Shailesh Jejurikar, CEO of P&G Fabric & Home Care. “We are honored to be recognized as an EPA Safer Choice Partner, providing consumers with...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Gfl to its Green Product & Service Directory. Gfl is a privately-owned Swiss company, with 24 years of expertise in the amenities field, producing and distributing cosmetics around the globe. The company is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment through green policies and cutting-edge technologies. Its bottles, dispensers, and packaging are easily disposable, designed to optimize transportation, and to reduce CO2 emissions. Its cosmetic ranges have been developed to respect severe quality standards, many reaching the criteria of the most renowned certifications. Call Gfl USA Inc. at (718) 414-2554 or e-mail...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Amazon and Global Optimism announced The Climate Pledge, a commitment to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early. Amazon becomes the first signatory of this pledge. The Climate Pledge calls on signatories to be net zero carbon across their businesses by 2040—a decade ahead of the Paris Accord’s goal of 2050. Companies that sign The Climate Pledge agree to: Measure and report greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis; Implement decarbonization strategies in line with the Paris Agreement through real business changes and innovations, including efficiency improvements, renewable energy, materials reductions, and other carbon emission elimination strategies; Neutralize any...

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Z Modular, a leading innovator in North America’s modular construction industry, announced that for a limited time it will convert any hotel floorplan concept to a modular design schematic within as few as 10 business days for just $20,000. The modular schematic, valued at $50,000 or more, includes a parametric Revit model; MEP design approach; rough order of magnitude (ROM), including price per square foot; project schedule with phase gates; and conceptual floorplan—enabling a project-specific comparison of modular and traditional construction methods. The offer is valid through Nov. 30, 2019. “We’re making this offer so more hotel developers will...

EMERYVILLE, CALIF.—Hospitality product distributor Guest Supply, a Guest Worldwide company, is now offering a new soap line, called This Works, which contains palm oil certified under the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard by internationally recognized third-party SCS Global Services (SCS). As of June 2019, the company has made this body soap available to all customers and has plans to install it in Marriott Hotels & Resorts. During its assessment, SCS evaluated This Works ingredients, its supply chain and the manufacturing process before granting RSPO certification. Guest Supply, in partnership with sister company Gilchrist & Soames, the Guest Worldwide...