ALSIP, ILL.—LED SignLight bulbs from Litetronics now offer energy-saving, high-performance retrofit opportunities for ordinary incandescent lamps with medium or intermediate screw-bases in many illuminated sign installations. Three models, in a range of 14 individual LED lamps, are each genuine UL wet-location rated for outdoor as well as indoor sign-lighting applications.  LED SignLight bulbs fit new or retrofit interior and exterior signs including 24/7, light-sequencing and light-flashing signage; lighting for performance showrooms, stages, theater interiors and theater or casino marquees; interior, exterior destination and directional illuminated signage of all kinds.LED SignLight bulbs replicate long-familiar incandescent screw-base bulbs still in wide...

CORAL GABLES, FLA.—The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has entered into a one-year Strategic Partnership with OBM International (OBMI), one of the world’s leading international architectural and planning firms with seven global offices. As part of the agreement, OBMI will provide one of their staff members, Denaye Hinds, to serve as the technical director for CHTA’s Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST). OBMI will assist CHTA in making resources available to its membership in the area of sustainability.Hinds is the joint head of OBMI’s Green Matters Studio where she leads initiatives within the sustainability sector.“As an experienced 77...

CARMEL, CALIF.—The Hyatt Resort in Carmel, Calif., has taken a dramatic step to improve the air quality along the world famous Big Sur coastline. In addition to providing scenic views, the Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Big Sur has always provided a real wood burning fireplace in each and every room. Although these fireplaces create heat and ambiance, they also create significant air pollution, burning a total of 100 cords of wood per year. The Hyatt wanted to continue to provide an enjoyable wood burning fireplace experience for their guests but they also wanted to do it in a responsible...

ORLANDO, FLA.—Sweden’s Bluewater water purification brand launched its SuperiorOsmosis water cleaners to the residential and professional market in North America. Bluewater’s SuperiorOsmosis water purification technology is designed to generate clean water 24 hours a day as and when required, using little energy and slashing the water wastage commonly associated with traditional reverse osmosis systems.“Bluewater’s SuperiorOsmosis addresses consumer fears about the quality of their tap water by efficiently cleaning it of toxins, chlorine, bacteria and viruses, salt, heavy metals, nitrates and fluoride, hard water, arsenic, and poor taste and smell,” said Niclas Wullt, Bluewater chief executive.Speaking at the Bluewater launch...

SAN DIEGO—Barona Resort & Casino announced that it has installed a multi-million dollar air filtration and purification system to further enhance indoor air quality at the casino. The first-of-its-kind system features a V-PAC Photo-catalytic Air Cleaning System manufactured by Ultra Violet Devices, Inc. that was engineered and installed by Synergy Environmental.“We take great pride in always having the best technology available and after extensive research and testing, we have found the most advanced air filtration and purification system on the market today,” said Rick Salinas, General Manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “The powerful combination of UVDI’s V-PAC system...

CHICAGO—Offering one more way hotels and resorts can go green, Cintas Corp. has introduced its new AR Red Suiting Collection. Made with DuPont Sorona renewably sourced fiber, the fabric reduces carbon dioxide emissions used in the manufacturing process by as much as 63 percent. The collection was created in collaboration with the well-known Austin Reed brand, and consists of options for both men and women.“Cintas is committed to identifying sustainable options that not only lessen the impact of our manufacturing processes, but also allow our customers to reduce their environmental footprint,” said Melanie Boyle, Manager of Sustainability, Cintas Corp....

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Hanita Coatings as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Hanita Coatings’ SolarZone window films effectively filter UV radiation, glare and infrared heat, reducing heat buildup and improving the operational efficiency of HVAC equipment. Available in a wide spectrum of finishes, from cool silver to subtle smoke, these films can provide a full-scale, aesthetic upgrade to a hotel’s exterior—or preserve its original appearance with virtually indiscernible, heat-rejecting film. SolarZone can be installed quickly and easily with no disruption to guests or hotel operations. A sustainable glazing upgrade...

MINNEAPOLIS—The Hilton Minneapolis has doubled its inventory of hypoallergenic rooms by PURE Solutions to create an allergy-friendly floor inside the hotel. PURE Rooms are treated according to a patented seven-step process that kills and protects against 98 to 100 percent of viruses, bacteria and other airborne particles. PURE technology creates a room that is more comfortable for asthma and allergy-sufferers.The Hilton Minneapolis installed an initial phase of PURE Rooms in May 2012. The rooms have proven so popular with guests that the hotel has added a second phase that brings the total number of rooms to 42 and designates...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Officials with domestic tile manufacturer Crossville Inc. announced that the company has diverted a total of 40 million pounds of fired porcelain since launching its Tile Take-Back program and TOTO USA partnership.These recycling initiatives are based on the company’s proprietary process for recycling fired porcelain products, including post-consumer materials. Through Tile Take-Back, Crossville is able to recycle previously installed tile collected from its distribution network, as well as scraps that result from tile cutting during installation, sizing, or sample creation.Through its TOTO partnership, Crossville receives pre-consumer fired porcelain toilets that do not meet quality standards; prior to the...

BOULDER, COLO.—Renewable Choice Energy announced that it has joined Green-e Climate, and can now provide certified carbon offsets to green building projects under the new U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) LEED v4 guidelines. The LEED v4 guidelines, which were released in November of 2013, provide universal criteria for green building performance, including new market sectors, new environmental impact categories, and clearer guidance to aid in the global adoption of green building practices.Under the LEED v4 Energy and Atmosphere Credit, certified buildings may receive points for use of green power and carbon offsets. The v4 guidelines require a longer-term commitment...