NILES, ILL.—The Mitchell Group, a major converter of coated fabrics to upholstery markets around the world, has unveiled two new products: Lodge and Patina. Both are from Mitchell’s Sta-Kleen brand, known as The Erasable Urethane for its unparalleled performance and durability. Harking back to the classic looks found in hunting cabins and resorts, Lodge has a smooth grain with a slight crackle finish.  The modern appealing colors feature warm tones with all the performance of a Sta-Kleen product. It is suitable for most commercial applications and is completed with an HPD for transparency. Patina has a unique multi-layer color scheme with a...

LOS ANGELES—Hotel Emporium, the leading direct manufacturer of premium hotel amenities, announced that its Co-Founder and CEO, Andy de Silva, has been honored with the prestigious “World’s Leading Sustainability Leader of Tomorrow 2024” award at the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. Launched at COP28, the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards celebrates organizations that prioritize sustainability and environmental stewardship beyond traditional tourism services. The victory recognizes the company’s role in accelerating change and impact in sustainable travel and tourism, including its pioneering efforts to implement eco-friendly practices, promote cultural preservation and foster responsible travel experiences. Under de Silva’s leadership, Hotel Emporium has grown from humble...

TRENTON, N.J.—TerraCycle now offers convenient and sustainable solutions for recycling coffee packaging, ensuring it doesn’t end up in landfills or incinerators. Researchers estimate coffee capsules contribute around 576,000 metric tons of waste globally, while more than 16 billion disposable coffee cups are used and discarded worldwide each year. Curbside recyclers don’t accept this waste stream because it’s unprofitable for them to recycle. The small size and complex material composition of coffee packaging make it costly to process. “Most coffee packaging, such as pods, disposable cups and lids, and foil-lined bags, usually ends up in the trash, but it doesn’t have to be that way,” said Tom...

CAMPBELL, Calif.—ChargePoint, a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced the trends it believes will propel EV charging growth. ChargePoint is working across all market segments and all classifications of electric vehicles to remain the leader in charging innovation, developing products now for this future ecosystem. “The charging industry routinely discusses the ‘now,’ without saying much about the future,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “ChargePoint remains focused on the opportunities ahead of us. Innovations that previously seemed futuristic are about to materialize, so we are excited to relay the trends and technologies that we believe...

BERLIN—SuitePad announces the launch of Stay Manager, an innovative feature designed to help hotels personalize guest stays. The Stay Manager centralizes various guest preferences, making it easier for both guests and hotels to manage stay-related details. It supports the hotel staff with the check-in process by allowing guests to select their choices and plan their stay in detail on the in-room tablet. This way, guests are integrated into the hotel's digital processes, which reduces human error. For hotel chains, the Stay Manager offers significant advantages, enabling consistent and efficient guest communication across multiple hotel properties. Centralized control allows hotel groups to...

LOS ANGELES—The iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the Forbes 5-Star hotel, renowned for its luxury accommodations and commitment to environmental sustainability, has partnered with San Francisco-based Epic Cleantec to implement a groundbreaking onsite water reuse system. This partnership aligns with the hotel’s ongoing efforts to conserve water and reduce its environmental footprint. Alagem Capital, a leading real estate development group and owner of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, played a key role in the initiative. Epic’s OneWater system will recycle 438,000 gallons of water annually from the hotel for reuse in landscape irrigation, helping to beautify the hotel’s garden-styled restaurant,...

ATLANTA—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announced the expansion of its VIATERA quartz surface line with the introduction of new Super Jumbo slabs and 1.5 cm thick slabs. These new options are designed to meet the growing demands of residential and commercial projects, offering more versatility for fabricators and design professionals. The Super Jumbo slabs, available in five select colors—Calacatta Grande, Macaubas Bianco, Carrara Trinita, Sugar White, and Pebble Gray—measure 79” x 138” and come in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses. The larger slab size increases fabrication yields significantly, enabling the creation of...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, announced the adoption of several of its cutting-edge door lock solutions by Hjortviken Country Club in Hindas, Sweden. Managed by ESS Group, the soon-to-be-opened Hjortviken Country Club, together with the support of Vingcard and BRA Bygg construction company, is setting its sights on delivering a refined guest stay experience that also prioritizes its commitment to protecting the environment. Opening its doors in January 2025, Hjortviken Country Club is considered Sweden’s first authentic country club. By partnering with BRA Bygg to renovate and expand the Country Club’s...

WAYLAND, MASS.—Garden equipment engines produce up to 5 percent of the nation’s air pollution and lawns are depleting our groundwater supplies. Each weekend, tens of millions of Americans mow their lawns, using some 800 million gallons of gas per year and producing tons of air pollutants. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2020, one hour operating a new gasoline lawn mower that doesn’t have a catalytic converter emits the same amount of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxide as driving a new car 45 miles. What’s more, lawn care chemicals and pesticides get carried indoors on shoes,...

MOUNT PLEASANT, WIS.—In a significant advance towards a sustainable future, Seda North America is launching its innovative compostable Double Wall cold cups on the North American market, paired with the revolutionary paper EcoFit lid. These cups and lids have been specifically designed to meet the demands of rapidly changing legislation that increasingly favors more sustainable packaging solutions. The new offering provides a game-changing solution for businesses that need to adapt swiftly to new environmental regulations. Seda’s compostable Double Wall cold cups, made from BPI-certified renewable materials, are engineered for a superior drinking experience. Their unique, patented air gap design keeps beverages...