FAIRFIELD, N.J.—Essential Amenities, Inc. recently introduced an eighth brand to its line of amenity collections designed for the hospitality industry. Exclusively licensed by Essential Amenities, Whytemor & Keach amenities offer a complete line of hotel personal care items designed to capture the essence of luxury living. The Whytemor & Keach Collection is comprised of high-quality soaps, shampoos, conditioners, gels and moisturizer products which have been uniquely designed to support the lifestyle of the brand for the luxury hospitality setting.The Whytemor & Keach Collection consists of gentle formulas using natural ingredients, are cruelty free with no animal byproducts, and are...

SOMERSET, N.J.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Philips, a global leader in lighting, with a 2015 Energy Star Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. For the third year in a row, Philips took top honors with more than 500 Energy Star certified products in 2014, including SlimStyle, the world’s first Energy Star certified flat light bulb. More than 68 percent of the company’s product lines are Energy Star certified, including the recently announced 60-watt LED equivalent bulb with dimming that mimics the warm...

SYOSSET, N.Y.—Emerald Brand announced a strategic partnership with Totally Green, producer of the ORCA Anaerobic Aerobic digestion machine. This alliance will allow Emerald Brand, a provider of more than 230 sustainable disposable products, to deliver Totally Green's ORCA organic digesting solution to its foodservice and facility clients and help sites in New York City become compliant with the new food waste and Styrofoam laws that are set to take effect this July 2015. The ORCA machine digests organic food waste, turning it into nutrient rich water and virtually eliminates organic food waste from corporate foodservice environments, restaurants, food manufacturers and...

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—Pilot Pen has developed the Bottle to Pen (B2P) Line of writing instruments, which are the world’s first pens made from recycled plastic water bottles. The plastic from one bottle can be used to create approximately two B2P pens.“Although most Americans drink bottled water, they really do feel guilty about it,” said Ariann Langsam, Director of Marketing for Pilot Pen. “It’s our shared responsibility to be good stewards of our planet and do our part to protect the environment. A simple way to do this is working to recycle more often and using products that leave a greener...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—Commercial foodservice and plumbing product manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works announced that the National Restaurant Assn. has bestowed its coveted Kitchen Innovations Award on the company’s new EnviroPure ozone recirculation option. Designed to eliminate the need to add fresh water during the organic food waste disposal system’s digestive process, the ozone recirculation option relies instead on water that is naturally extracted from food waste as it processes through the system.EnviroPure’s system breaks down food waste in just 24 hours through a combination of mechanical processing and aerobic decomposition. An all-natural, micronutrient additive accelerates the digestive process,...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes ConservCo as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. ConservCo has been providing hospitality clients with water conservation consulting since 2008. The company performs comprehensive facilities water audits and landscape irrigation audits for hotel and golf resort operators worldwide. ConservCo’s goal in conducting the audit is to help the facility save money by reducing waste and lowering water, energy, and sewer utility expenses.Call (775) 747-3333, e-mail sales@conservco.us, or go to www.conservco.us.

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—LaMar Lighting Co. introduces Shade, a decorative architectural luminaire with the energy-saving benefits of occu-smart bi-level lighting technology. Combining an attractive design with functionality, Shade accommodates several lighting needs and enhances a variety of spaces, from corridors and lobbies to offices and retail.Ideal for areas where full light levels are not required on a constant basis, Shade comes equipped with fully integrated occu-smart technology. A highly sensitive ultrasonic sensor keeps lights low or off to save energy during unoccupied times and switches instantaneously to high light levels upon occupancy.The contemporary round shade fixture blends seamlessly into any interior,...

CINCINNATI—P&G Professional, the away-from-home division of Procter & Gamble, announced that the Tide Professional Coldwater Laundry System has been named a 2015 Award Winner by the internationally renowned Edison Awards. This laundry system enables hotel facilities to reduce the energy needed to heat the water in a commercial washer by as much as 75 percent and to reduce the water used in a commercial washer by up to 40 percent. The Tide Professional Coldwater System was recognized as the Silver Edison Green Award winner at the annual Edison Awards gala in New York City.The distinguished Edison Awards, inspired by...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—Móz Designs has launched a new visually-dynamic website, an “interactive theatre” showcasing the company’s versatile metal product lines, high profile projects and innovative Quick Ship program. The site’s debut coincides with the company’s 25-year anniversary and can be seen at www.mozdesigns.com.Created as an easy-to-navigate resource for architects, designers and project principals, the photo-rich site shows off the company’s metal collections, including Graphix, Engravings, Gradients, Classic and Blendz, along with Móz ETA (easy-to-assemble) products and expanding custom options. With quick click-and-view access, visitors can visually specify a Móz product—by selecting the material, grain, color, pattern and finish. On-screen visual presentations...

COSTA MESA, CALIF.—St. Thomas Creations unveils an artfully updated new look for its Presley SE one-piece toilet. The new model is distinguished by graceful curves and a sculpted trim detail. It features a stately silhouette and traditional style. Classic forms accented by subtle stepped details are the hallmark of the Presley Collection, an entire suite designed to give a cohesively elegant look to a traditional bath design.The Presley SE one-piece toilet offers an ADA compliant chair-height bowl with elongated dimensions and super-quiet flush mechanism. Featuring EcoQUATTRO flushing technology, the high-efficency Presley SE is EPA WaterSense-compliant, using only 1.28 gallons...