WILKES-BARRE, PA.—Mohegan Sun Pocono will install a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system which will provide a reliable, energy-efficient source for heating and electric power and reduce Mohegan Sun Pocono’s primary energy consumption. Installation of the CHP system by Reading, Pa.-based UGI HVAC Enterprises, Inc. (UGI HVAC) is anticipated to begin in March and be fully operational by fall 2016.“The implementation of the CHP system is one of our core sustainability initiatives for 2016,” said Mike Bean, President and CEO of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “This system will significantly reduce congestion in the local energy grid while providing us with...

WHEATON, ILL.—PathoClean, an electrolyzed water cleaning solution from technology leader PathoSans, has been WoolSafe Approved for effective cleaning of wool and other carpeting, rugs and upholstery. WoolSafe Approval—based on products tested to WoolSafe Standard WS 1001—is a globally recognized leadership standard for cleaning products that are independently tested to meet the highest standards of cleaning efficacy, while avoiding color migration, harming or bleaching of fibers, and resoiling.  Carpet manufacturers often recommend WoolSafe accredited products and cleaning companies, and carpet warranties often specify the use of WoolSafe verified products and services. WoolSafe is the world’s leading authority on effective and fiber-safe cleaning,...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics introduces its new Type A direct install LED linear tube to simply replace T8 fluorescent lamps working on instant start, program rapid start and emergency back-up electronic ballast systems. This technology provides for the first time the opportunity to cost-efficiently change out all T8 fluorescent lamps within a facility. Its 50,000 hour rated life combined with a 46 percent energy savings provide a quick return on investment with total lifetime savings that can exceed $82 dollars per lamp at an 11 cents/kWh energy cost.“The addition of both program start and emergency ballast compatibility to our T8 LED...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—A dynamic fusion of color and texture, Patina is the newest offering in the Móz Designs Blendz Collection of architectural wall coverings. Móz Patina integrates the depth of color and variegated tones of copper, but in a lightweight, easy-to-install Móz metal. Patina’s organic, natural finish creates visual interest in any interior installation, including hotels, restaurants, spas, retail centers, cruise ships and other signature applications.Along with Móz’s Patina addition, Blendz features many palettes of blended colorways in a wide range of tones. A choice of textural grains can be incorporated into the colorways. The entire series can be viewed...

CALGARY, ALBERTA—Bullfrog Power, a leading green energy provider, and Hotel Blackfoot, a contemporary hotel minutes from downtown Calgary, announced a new environmental partnership. Bullfrog will ensure green electricity is injected onto the grid to match the amount of conventional power Hotel Blackfoot’s executive floors and meeting rooms use annually (730 MWh). The Bull Frog powering of executive floors is a first for hotels in Alberta. This commitment aligns with findings from a recent study measuring the likelihood that Canadians (84 percent) will make more environmentally-responsible choices in 2016; 75 percent in Alberta.“The hotel industry has long been a leader...

TROY, N.Y.—Environmental nonprofit Audubon International has launched the second annual BioBlitz, a free program for golf courses across the world, which will run from Earth Day, April 22, to International Migratory Bird Day, May 14.BioBlitz is a species-counting competition designed to create awareness among golfers and the general public about the environmental value of the habitats supported by golf courses. The program is open to any golf course worldwide, including those unaffiliated with Audubon International.“A BioBlitz is a great way for golf courses to bring naturalists and families out to see the natural beauty golf courses provide in their...

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.—Together with DocuSign Inc., a leader in eSignature and Digital Transaction Management (DTM), HotelPlanner and Meetings.com announce the launch of eContracting, which allows hotels to digitally send, sign, manage and receive signatures for group contracts for fast, easy, and secure review, approval and signature. Handling contract needs for all kinds of hotels and types of groups that used to take days, even weeks to do, is now simply done in a matter of minutes—100 percent digitally.With a number of hotels already on board, eContracting helps sales staff and clients do business anytime, anywhere, on virtually any...

HOUSTON—As social and industry awareness continues to grow regarding the negative impact of harsh chemicals in industrial cleaners, Envirocleanse has developed a safe, biodegradable alternative that has zero toxic effects on humans and warm-blooded animals: Envirocleanse 500 Anolite Solution. “Envirocleanse 500 is the ideal product to replace harsh disinfectants such as bleach, chlorine-based products and bromine biocides commonly used in oil and gas operations and other industries,” says Matt Hughes, Executive Vice-President of Envirocleanse.The solution’s disinfectant properties are obtained through a process called electro-chemical activation or ECA. This process produces hypochlorous acid, which is the same organic material used...

LONDON—Smith & Fong Co., manufacturer of Plyboo bamboo architectural plywood and textured wall systems, announced it has significantly expanded its presence in the United Kingdom and Europe, with a London office and centralized warehousing in the Midlands for its full line of bamboo and palm plywood and paneling products, according to company president Angus Stocks.“Smith & Fong views the U.K. and Europe as major architectural and design markets that are central to our growth strategy,” Stocks said. “We want to connect and deliver our products in the European region to support a growing demand.”The company has partnered with IQ...

TRENTON, N.J.—Boasting an improved capsule designed specifically for use in business and hospitality settings, SolaBev is the latest technology introduced to the single-serve beverage market. In addition to the ability to address the higher-volume needs of commercial enterprises, the company announced its partnership with TerraCycle to provide a recycling solution for its capsules.According to a 2014 National Coffee Assn. report, the use of single-serve brewing systems continues to rise, due to their convenience and efficiency. For offices and hotel lobbies especially, single-serve machines eliminate any instances of leftover, unused coffee. With the additional option to recycle the SolaCap capsules...