MANASSAS, VA.—DH Hospitality announced the appointment of Janet Harrington to the position of Chief Operating Officer. In this newly created position, Harrington will oversee operations for DH Hospitality Group, Global Sustainability Solutions and DH Global Logistics. She will also be involved with the planning strategy and growth for each business unit.“Janet brings with her an extensive background that includes more than 25 years in the design, development and procurement areas of the hospitality market segment,” said Scott Hillig, Founder and CEO of the DH companies. “She will be a vital addition to our businesses and serve as a catalyst...

SPOKANE, WASH.—Ecova announced that it has obtained accreditation from CDP as a silver software partner for the fourth consecutive year. The accreditation reflects Ecova’s continued commitment to helping its clients meet the highest standards of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting while simplifying the process for calculating and reporting with the use of Ecova’s Carbon Management Solution.“Ecova’s Carbon Management Solution is a valuable resource for companies reporting to CDP,” said Paul Robins, CDP’s head of corporate partnerships. “Alongside calculating GHG emissions, their software houses business analytic tools for forecasting, scenario modeling and project tracking, and we are delighted that they...

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Every year, approximately 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses, 128,000 of which are hospitalized, and 3,000 die. Foodborne illnesses are caused by consuming food or beverages that are contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or even toxic chemicals that are often carried and transported by fruit flies. Aunt Fannie’s has found a solution with FlyPunch!, an all-natural, non-toxic fruit fly pesticide that is safe to use around food.The FlyPunch! solution attracts and kills flies naturally, eliminating the threats of fruit flies, and harmful cleansing products. Aunt Fannie’s founder and CEO, Mat Franken, explains, “Our product is really versatile,...

MIAMI—The JW Marriott Marquis Miami continues its commitment to sustainability by investing in Power Knot’s Liquid Food Composter (LFC). The Liquid Food Composter digests food waste in a clean, sanitary and odorless manner. As a result, it reduces the hotel’s carbon footprint by eliminating the amount of waste sent to landfills and decreases the amount of methane gases released into the environment. It digests all food within 24 hours and then converts it into nutrient-rich grey water that can be released down the drain or used for landscape maintenance. “Green initiatives benefit both the environment and our business,” said...

EAST CLEVELAND, OHIO—An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep issues, according to the National Institutes of Health. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, GE Lighting has developed a light bulb to help promote the body’s natural sleep cycle; GE Align lighting is available on Amazon.com.“Aren’t we all tuned to the good feelings on a bright and sunny day, or the feelings we have on a gloomy day?” asks Dr. Gary Allen, Physicist, LED Innovations Principal Engineer at GE Lighting. “Light impacts not only our mood and wellness, but our ability to fall asleep. By...

PLYMOUTH, MINN.—One of the most challenging issues cleaning personnel must deal with is malodor eradication. Often, even once the source of the odor has been removed, odors persist because they have penetrated carpets, wall coverings, furniture, etc. One of the fastest, most effective, and safest ways to tackle persistent malodors is with an ozone generator. However, contractors must know that ozone can be hazardous to people, plants, and pets. They should not be present when an ozone generator is in use.U.S. Products, a leading manufacturer of ozone generators, also believes cleaning contractors should know the following about ozone generators:•   ...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes CozyPure as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. With over 25 years devoted to green lifestyles and organic sleep, CozyPure remains dedicated to developing and manufacturing organic bedding products that are made in the USA with superior quality and value, eco-smart certifications, tasteful aesthetics and organic comfort. CozyPure’s organic mattresses last much longer than conventional mattresses. A removable top panel and four way zipper makes spot cleaning easy and offers access to adjust or replace inner layers. CozyPure latex mattress sleep systems use certified organic cotton...

EVERETT, WASH.—The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted Electric Mirror patent US 8,835,789 B2 for its invention of KeenT Technology. KeenT is an energy-saving, environmentally-friendly technology that can be incorporated into any of Electric Mirror’s Lighted Mirrors. KeenT has three capacitive touch buttons that give hotel guests full control over eight light dimming settings, including a Night Light. KeenT has an intelligent sensor that causes the mirror to automatically dim after being on for one hour, offering almost a 60 percent reduction in lighted mirror energy costs.Officially titled, “Apparatuses And Methods For Using A Capacitive Touch Controller With...

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes GreenEarth Cleaning as an advertising partner. The GreenEarth dry cleaning process uses liquid silicone in place of petrochemicals. Essentially liquified sand, silicone is non-hazardous and non-toxic to the environment. When released to the environment, it safely breaks down into the three natural elements it is made from: sand (SiO2) and trace amounts of water and carbon dioxide. Liquid silicone is chemically inert, meaning it doesn’t chemically react with fabric fibers. It just carries the detergent to clothes and gently carries away the dirt and oil. It also...

CARY, N.C.—Civilight North America announced that the LED lighting company now offers 11 new LED lamps that are listed on the Energy Star list of qualified products; with 12 additional models pending approval. Offered in three series, Architectural, Professional and Commercial, Civilight’s LED lamps push the boundaries of CRI and R9, while maintaining the efficacy and lifetime required for Energy Star certification.“We are excited to continue adding more lamps to our Energy Star qualified offerings for the North American market,” said Jeffrey E. Lagaly, CEO of Civilight North America. “We are proud to offer additional high-quality, energy efficient LED...