VISTA, CALIF.—What is likely an example of things to come, the city of Los Angles has recently passed an ordinance requiring buildings of 20,000 square feet or more to benchmark their use of energy and water consumption; disclose (provide) this information to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety; and demonstrate steps being taken to reduce energy and water consumption. In Los Angeles, and likely true in other large urban areas, commercial buildings are the single greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Further, in Los Angeles 4 percent of the city’s buildings are responsible for half of the total...

TROY, OHIO—Vulcan, the food equipment manufacturer known for quality, energy efficient commercial cooking equipment, announce that it is expanding its business development team with the hiring of an experienced food equipment industry pro. Kimberly Robinette has joined Vulcan Steam Cooking in Troy, Ohio, as its new Business Development Manager. A Certified Foodservice Professional (CFSP) and a ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Robinette brings with her a wealth of foodservice equipment sales experience. She joins Vulcan Steam Cooking from Reinhart Foodservice where she was the Corporate Manager for equipment and non-food items. Prior to Reinhart, Robinette held a Regional Sales Manager position...

WOODRIDGE, ILL.—To continue their mission of being a strong supporter of the communities they serve, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures and Danze, Inc. have made a significant donation of clothing items to Repeat Boutique in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn area of Chicago. Gerber and Danze employees rallied together to collect hundreds of new or gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing items to donate to this organization serving area residents.  Repeat Boutique was founded in 1973 as a way to provide updated clothing to missionaries returning to the states. Today, the not-for-profit organization provides clothing and practical household goods to those in need. Gerber...

BEAVERTON, ORE.—Urban Solar announced that all of its solar powered LED systems are now UL Listed. This listing covers all transit-related lighting products as well as all commercial solar LED lighting systems for applications including pathways, roadways, parking lots, and general illumination. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of experience testing, reviewing, and innovating safety solutions to help customers make informed decisions before purchasing a wide range of technology products. Obtaining this listing is costly, time-consuming, and requires the dedication of staff over the course of many months. Urban Solar strongly stands...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Cass Information Systems, Inc. as a Green Lodging Survey sponsor at the Bronze level. Cass Information Systems helps businesses manage expenses and supplier payments—accurately, efficiently and on time—no matter how complex the business process, the pricing model, the contract, the discount schedule or the invoice. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Cass to deliver accurate insights into their costs for freight, utilities, telecom, mobility, waste, recycling and other expenses. Founded in 1906, Cass Commercial Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary and a Federal Reserve...

BOSTON—enVerid Systems, Inc. announced that BUILDINGS magazine has selected its HVAC Load Reduction (HLR) 1000E technology as a 2017 Money-Saving Product winner. The finalists were evaluated by the BUILDINGS editorial staff for the money-saving qualities they offer to building owners and facility managers in areas such as energy efficiency, water savings, and maintenance. enVerid’s technology is a part of an elite group of 13 products selected in the “HVAC Boosters” category in the June 2017 issue of BUILDINGS and online. “We are honored to receive this recognition for our HLR technology as a 2017 Money-Saving Product,” said Dr. Udi Meirav,...

DALLAS—Kimberly-Clark, a leader in sustainably-made personal care products, announced a unique three-year agreement and collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) designed to raise awareness of the importance of choosing products that use fiber from responsibly managed forests. As part of the new “♥ YOUR  PLANET” (“HEART YOUR PLANET”) campaign, the company will display WWF’s iconic logo on its paper towel, facial tissue and toilet paper products sold in North America. |This initiative is part of an eight-year partnership between the two organizations, and is a natural next step in advancing responsible forestry through consumer education and engagement. The WWF logo will be...

NEW YORK—The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a collective of leading green building experts and thought leaders who created the groundbreaking Living Building Challenge program and—most recently—the Living Product Challenge, presented Humanscale with the 2017 Manufacturer Visionary Award for their commitment to transparency, their completion of the Living Product Challenge, and their overall mission to create a future that is socially just, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. By recognizing Humanscale’s comprehensive efforts to create a net positive impact on the earth, the award further distinguishes the brand as a leader for sustainable manufacturing across industries and around the world. “The...

CINCINNATI—Cintas Corp. has collected more than 890 pounds of pull tabs for its seventh annual E.A.R.T.H. (Every Area Recycling Tabs Helps!) Campaign. Pull tabs are converted into funds for local chapters of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), which provides a home-away-from-home for the families of children being treated at nearby hospitals. Since 2011, Cintas has generated nearly $4,200 for the campaign, which has helped fund more than 160 nights for families staying at local Houses. “When enough people get involved, recycling something as small as a pull tab can have a big impact on the lives of others,” said Krista Jaeger, Manager of Sustainability, Cintas. “RMHC serves...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics has introduced a 4000K color temperature addition to the LED Direction Adjustable Wall Pack series to provide exterior, wide-flood area illumination for commercial, industrial and municipal facilities. Available in 20, 30 and 70 watts and 4000K color of light, these fixtures provide exterior security lighting on such facilities as schools, hospitals, office buildings and other commercial or industrial structures. The addition of the 4000K color temperature offers building managers the opportunity to reduce the blue light spectrum often associated with higher color temperatures. This answers the trend away from blue light sources that can be associated with dark...