OAKLAND, CALIF.—Everyday a tsunami of plastic hangers streams into landfills—93 million a day according to HANGD, an environmental coalition against the rising numbers of virgin plastic hangers finding their way into municipal dumps. That results in 34 billion plastic hangers every year and growing, enough to fill almost 20 Empire State Buildings.And they don’t do it quietly. They leach benzene, a carcinogen, and bisphenyl, a hormone disruptor into our ground water. And they do it for a very long time, estimated up to 1,000 years. All for a simple, one-use plastic hanger.“Virgin plastic is a terrible material to make...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes BedVoyage as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. BedVoyage, a manufacturer of Eco-Luxury bamboo linens for hospitality, helps the lodging industry save money on utilities as bamboo launders in cooler temperatures. The guest’s experience is greatly enhanced as well by the soft, smooth fabric. The company’s BV At Home co-op program benefits the guest and the hotel. BedVoyage linens also have additional qualities that cotton does not. Bamboo viscose is: hypo-allergenic, thermal regulating, and bacteria, mold, and mildew resistant. Call (425) 949-8216 or e-mail denise@bedvoyage.com.

DALTON, GA.—Design versatility is easily achieved through J+J Flooring Group’s newest Invision carpet products: Structure and Mineral. Structure is a simple and elegant broadloom inspired by the unique details of various architectural elements. Tweedy, rugged textures combine with uneven weights and coloring evoking the charm of aging brick, hand-woven textiles and weathered woods. Rich in undertones, seven distinctive and diffused neutrals create the ideal backdrop for any high traffic area. Developed using J+J Flooring Group’s Encore SD Ultima solution dyed nylon with recycled content, Structure can transform any space, making it warm and sophisticated. Three Quick Ship options are...

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND—One of the world’s most popular standards for environmental management has just been revised, with key improvements that make it fit for the future. ISO 14001:2015, which sets out the requirements for an environmental management standard, is one of the world’s most widely used standards and a key business tool for many organizations. With more than 300,000 certificates issued globally every year, it ranks high on the agenda of many organizations worldwide which place importance on their environmental impact.A newly revised version has just been published, to ensure it remains relevant to the marketplace. ISO 14001:2015 responds to...

LONDON—American Express Global Business Travel announced the release of its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, GBT’s Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility 2014. The report outlines the company’s commitment to responsible, sustainable and ethical processes and practices in five key areas of focus: governance and ethics, employees, customers, community and environment. The 2014 report also includes plans to improve and expand GBT’s efforts in future.“In 2014 American Express Global Business Travel became a standalone company, focused exclusively on corporate travel and related services and backed by 100 years of experience in the industry,” said Bill Glenn, President and CEO,...

DURHAM, N.C.—As the number of consumers buying LED bulbs continues to increase, the quality of their experience becomes even more important. The most important characteristics of LED bulbs are light quality, longevity and energy efficiency. Despite this, some manufacturers seeking to cash in on the technology’s popularity are driving LED bulbs to CFL-like performance, lifetimes and light quality. In contrast, Cree, Inc. introduces a better LED bulb. Unlike compromised bulbs, the new Cree LED bulb delivers an even better light with better performance, a longer life and more energy savings.“As the LED leader, Cree is dedicated to designing the...

GREENWICH, CONN.—Intelity, a provider of hospitality guest services solutions, and Crestron Electronics, a provider of control and automation systems for multiple verticals, recently announced the first installation of the companies’ integrated room automation solution at the J House Greenwich, which will be followed with several other North American properties by end of year. “We are enthusiastic about partnering with two companies that are leaders in innovating the field of hospitality technology,” said Bernard Augustin, General Manager of J House Greenwich. “Our guests can soon look forward to enjoying advanced in-room features designed to create a more convenient and unique experience...

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.—Porous Pave, Inc. has added three new distributors in the United States and Canada for Porous Pave, the company’s highly porous, flexible and durable pour-in-place pavement material. The new distributors are Napa Valley Materials (California), Brico Services (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan), and J&J Porous Pave (Ontario).“Our distributors are committed to training and certifying installation contractors,” said Dave Ouwinga, President and CEO, Porous Pave, Inc. “To help ensure excellent results, they also provide expert technical support during project planning and installation.”An eco-friendly green building product, Porous Pave infiltrates stormwater on-site, reduces the volume and slows the velocity...

EDENTON, N.C.— LEE Industries, a manufacturer of upholstered furniture in North Carolina, has been awarded Gold Exemplary Recognition by the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) for its deep environmental commitment and exemplary implementation of a range of best practices for sustainability. The company completed the rigorous process of demonstrating compliance with SFC’s Exemplary Manufacturer Requirements, submitting audited evidence of achievements in operations, in production, and in outreach to attain recognition at the Gold level. LEE is the only Gold Exemplary upholstery company among the organization’s nearly 400 member companies.Bondi Coley, speaking for the company said, “We are thrilled to be...

EVERETT, WASH.—Electric Mirror, a leading U.S. manufacturer of lighted mirrors and mirror TVs and a leader in mirror technology, announced that the company now offers a new product: Beautiful World T5 LED direct replacement tubes. Available now, the new T5 LED tubes provide customers with several advantages: a smarter product choice that is a direct replacement of existing fluorescent lamps with no extra wiring or driver cost, an energy cost savings of over 50 percent, and a high-output product that is up to 50 percent brighter than generic LED tubes.“Electric Mirror is thrilled to offer the Beautiful World T5...