COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a leading name in the lighting industry, announces the launch of its cutting-edge Virtual Showroom, now live at https://noralighting.com/virtual-showroom. This high-tech digital space is designed to provide an immersive and interactive experience, allowing customers to explore Nora Lighting’s state-of-the-art, newly renovated, Los Angeles Learn & Experience Center from the comfort of their own space. The Virtual Showroom is an immersive online space that enhances the experience of visiting the physical showroom. It features 360-degree views of various lighting products, detailed product information, and high-resolution images. Customers can navigate through different sections, zoom in on specific products, access...

COLOGNE, GERMANY—HRS, the leading global corporate lodging and payment technology platform, announced that its award-winning Green Stay Initiative has now secured two prominent certifications. In late June, GUTCert, an accredited auditing organization in the European Union, conferred certification under the requirements of the International Standards Organization (ISO) 14067. The auditing process also verified that Green Stay complies with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards. Both standards apply globally, giving multi-national corporate travel programs unrivaled assurance when they use HRS’ Green Stay Initiative to report, reduce and remove carbon emissions tied to corporate lodging. HRS is the only travel-focused...

WINCHESTER, VA.—Amid increasing concern related to plastic bag and film recycling, Trex Company is making it easier than ever for Americans to responsibly dispose of plastic film waste. The leading manufacturer of high-performance composite decking and railing is proud to announce the launch of the NexTrex Plastic Recycling Drop-Off Directory, the country’s only online searchable platform dedicated to connecting eco-minded Americans with Trex recycling partners in their local communities. With locations in all 50 states, the nationwide directory fills a gap in the marketplace, offering a comprehensive resource that empowers individuals to contribute to a greener planet by diverting plastic bag and...

SAN DIEGO—World Amenities, Inc., a global leader in providing environmentally friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable luxe skincare-based brands and custom amenities, announced that it made the annual prestigious list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. World Amenities ranks No. 2234 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list with a three-year revenue growth of 233 percent. In its category of Travel & Hospitality, World Amenities is one of 70 companies nationwide and is one of 87 San Diego Metro Inc. 5000 companies to make the list. “World Amenities’ 4-time winner status in the Inc. 5000 boosts our customer experience, product quality, and...

RALEIGH, N.C.—glass2, along with its distribution partner CaraGreen, has released its latest colorway, Antarctica, which contains recycled pieces of black and white glass, fused together in a slab for countertops and other surfaces. Antarctica joins Ash White, Aquamarine, Azurite, Chorus, Coral Blue, and Ocean Blue in the glass2 lineup of recycled glass color options. With the emergence of restrictions and bans on engineered stone, new materials will need to take the place of crystalline silica as it continues to be phased out of product lines. With glass being one of the most widely recycled materials, along with the increasing maturity...

RALEIGH, N.C.—glass2, along with its distribution partner CaraGreen, has released its latest colorway, Antarctica, which contains recycled pieces of black and white glass, fused together in a slab for countertops and other surfaces. Antarctica joins Ash White, Aquamarine, Azurite, Chorus, Coral Blue, and Ocean Blue in the glass2 lineup of recycled glass color options. With the emergence of restrictions and bans on engineered stone, new materials will need to take the place of crystalline silica as it continues to be phased out of product lines. With glass being one of the most widely recycled materials, along with the increasing maturity...

TORONTO—In a strategic move towards nature-based climate action, Lubertex International is the latest business to invest in the planting and preserving of a Smart Forest with Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation (CFT). Together, they unveil the Lubertex International Smart Forest, estimated to store up to 2.5 million kg of carbon throughout its lifetime—equivalent to the emissions from about 13,441 flights between Toronto and Montreal. Lubertex International is a leader in the luxury textiles industry, collaborating with major hotel chains worldwide. As these hotels ramp up their efforts to reduce environmental impact, they are increasingly looking to their suppliers to do the...

AMSTERDAM—EVBox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has been awarded Gold sustainability status from EcoVadis, an international assessment that evaluates a company’s sustainability practices. This is the second year in a row that EVBox has secured Gold status, with a score of 76. EcoVadis’ Gold award reflects demonstrated improvements and contributions towards sustainable growth in the past year. EVBox is committed to implementing sustainable practices, notably with its Net Zero commitment with the support of The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Net Zero Standards for EVBox Suppliers, its Code of Conduct for EVBox Supply Chain and expanding ISO 14001:2015 certification. To...

HELSINGBORG, SWEDEN—Gaia Biomaterials has developed a compostable drinking straw material. The new material is a grade of the company’s limestone based Biodolomer material. Biodolomer does not leave any microplastics and is certified compostable by BPI in the USA as well as European certification bodies. The new grade has been developed with hot drinks, such as Irish Coffee and hot chocolate, in mind. It can handle temperatures over 80ºC without any substantial loss in rigidity and stability. Several tests have been conducted with drinking straw manufacturers in Europe and the USA. The material works well in machines, and the properties are according...

CHICAGO—Air wellness pioneer Blueair unveiled its most advanced and powerful air purifier to date—the Classic Pro. Building on the award-winning Classic family of air purifiers, the new model is re-engineered with first-of-its-kind multi-layer filtration technology to deliver 40 percent more performance than before and cleanse the air in rooms up to 1,413 square feet in as little as 30 minutes. Blueair artfully engineered Classic Pro to provide long-lasting, advanced protection against indoor air pollutants that can adversely affect consumers’ quality of life. Equipped with Blueair’s proprietary HEPASilent dual filtration technology, the Classic Pro can quickly capture 99.97% of particles as small as 0.01 microns...