PHOENIX—Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix has received certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP), an international program administered by Audubon International designed to help landowners preserve and enhance the environmental quality of their property. The plan was developed by Paul Smith, Golf Course Superintendent, who is also recognized for his effort to plan for environmental stewardship.The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses provides an advisory service to help existing golf courses develop effective conservation and wildlife enhancement programs. This worldwide effort is coordinated by...

BONN, GERMANY—Deutsche Post DHL, the leading postal and logistics group, reached another milestone of its environmental protection program GoGreen: More than 60 percent of its global electricity demand is now generated from renewable sources. Over the past two years, the company increased its green electricity share by half—from 42 percent in 2012 to over 60 percent by 2014. Deutsche Post DHL currently utilizes 90 percent green electricity in Germany, the United States, Great Britain, Ireland and France. These improvements are part of a holistic concept of the company with the aim to reduce the environmental impact of its business:...

ATLANTA—Havells USA announces its next generation of LED lighting. Its wide range of LED retrofits are safe, attractive and energy efficient. With up to 111 lumens per watt, they are approximately 10 times more efficient than their incandescent or halogen counterparts.Highlighted within the new line are Havells’ Automatic Heat Control (AHC) technology as well as new passive cooling, airflow technology. Havells AHC technology is presented in its Coolfit MR16 Series and allows the lamps to be self-monitoring and regulate the heat they generate ensuring full life even in enclosed fixtures. Havells passive cooling technology is featured within the new...

TRAVELERS REST, S.C.—Commercial foodservice and plumbing product manufacturer T&S Brass and Bronze Works announced that EnviroPure, its organic food waste disposal system, has received the 2014 Innovations Award from the Asia Pacific division of Food Consultants Society International (FCSI). The Asia Pacific Division of FCSI is the newest of the society’s worldwide membership organizations, representing a diverse range of cultures from India and China to Japan and the Pacific.“We are delighted—but not surprised—at this distinguished recognition,” said Bill Stella, T&S Director of International Sales, who accepted the award for the company. “The EnviroPure system is revolutionizing food waste handling....

RIPON, WIS.—UniMac, a leading provider of on-premises laundry equipment, has given its cabinet hardmount washer-extractors and tumble dryers a facelift to provide a more consistent look to its line of equipment.“We now have a premium, more uniform look across our line of washer-extractors and tumble dryers,” says Bill Brooks, National Sales Manager for UniMac. “We have extended the same modern industrial appearance and sleek design of our UW washer-extractors to other UniMac equipment to continue to differentiate our products from others in the marketplace. The new aesthetics provide OPL managers with a more updated, sophisticated look for their laundry...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Travelers looking for allergy-friendly options need look no further than PURE Solutions’ new booking engine. PURE Solutions, a pioneer in the allergy travel movement, has launched a new booking engine that will allow visitors to search exclusively hypoallergenic hotels and to reserve a guestroom online through the company’s website.PURE Solutions designs and installs PURE Rooms, which are treated according to a patented seven-step process that eliminates and protects against 98 to 100 percent of viruses, bacteria and other irritants that are harmful to people with asthma and allergies. PURE Rooms are available at nearly 300 hotels nationwide.Previously, PURE’s...

DANVERS, MASS.—North American lighting leader Osram Sylvania of Osram Americas is launching ORIOS LED lamps, including A-line, MR16, BR, R and PAR lamps. Rated at up to 25,000 hours (L70), these cost-effective, long-life LED lamps can help contractors ease budget-conscious clients and end-users with converting to LED lighting and enjoying long-term cost savings.“Everyone is talking about LED lighting and how it saves on energy bills and maintenance costs,” said Robert Harrison, Region Head LED Lamps—Americas, Osram Sylvania. For some customers, the upfront costs of quality LED lighting, or low quality products at a price point they are comfortable with,...

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF.—RENSON, a European developer and manufacturer of sun shading and ventilation system solutions, introduces its line of Camargue, Algarve and Lagune patio structures to the North American market. These structures, which can either be affixed to the exterior of a residence or commercial building, or constructed as free-standing entities, broaden the usable space of a home or building by moderating outdoor weather conditions. Tempering the sun’s effects to maintain comfortable occupancy of patios and other outdoor spaces even in the hottest hours of the day and months of the year, RENSON’s patio structures additionally provide precipitation protection...

SAN FRANCISCO—BuildingIQ announced the release of version 4.0 of its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to optimize energy use in commercial buildings. The latest version builds upon the company’s award-winning Predictive Energy Optimization software and offers streamlined analytics, increased visibility into savings and improved managed services—all protected by the security equivalent to that of Internet banking. BuildingIQ saves users 10 to 25 percent in HVAC energy costs with increased scores in LEED, Energy Star, NABERS and other sustainability measures.BuildingIQ’s version 4.0 features a new intuitive interface and offers real-time transparency into energy operations. Using variables such as weather forecasts, utility signals,...

DURHAM, N.C.—Cree, Inc. introduces the MR16 Series LED lamp with TrueWhite Technology, that delivers the soft, diffused light of a traditional 50-watt halogen MR16 lamp, and is designed for global compatibility with virtually all existing sockets. Cree MR16 TrueWhite LED lamps consume up to 83 percent less energy and are designed to meet Energy Star qualification to deliver a rapid payback of less than one year.“The Cree MR16 TrueWhite LED lamp is the best 50-watt halogen replacement lamp to combine the energy saving benefits of LED with the light distribution and color quality our clients expect,” said Lee Mehler,...