LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OHIO—The Earthwise Group, LLC, a national network of locally owned, independent manufacturers of windows and doors, recently completed the installation of 115 Earthwise vinyl windows at a Holiday Inn Express in Peekskill, N.Y. The hotel was built according to United States Green Building Council (USGBC) guidelines and is expected to earn LEED certification. The Earthwise windows used in the project played an important role in contributing to the hotel’s overall sustainability. The hotel is expected to open in December 2013.“Initially, aluminum windows were specified for this hotel project, but after learning more about the features and benefits...

SAN PEDRO, BELIZE—Las Terrazas Resort announces installation of a Vero Water purification system at its O Restaurant. The Vero Water filtration system removes impurities, chemicals and imperfections, resulting in a clean signature taste that the company says is both healthy and environmentally friendly.“We are excited to share this latest initiative in our effort to go green,” says Carolyn Stone, Director of Sales of Las Terrazas Resort. “The new state-of-the-art Vero Water filtration system provides a safe and sustainable way for guests to enjoy the cleanest, healthiest water possible.”Access to safe drinking water has improved over many years in several...

NORTHBROOK, ILL.—One Plus Corp. introduces the Wireless Waste Edge compactor monitor. As with previous models, the Waste Edge System accurately monitors the fullness of an industrial/commercial waste compactor. When the compactor container becomes full, the monitor automatically sends a pickup request to the hauler and/or other designated recipients. Typical reduction in hauls is 30 to 50 percent versus manual call-ins or scheduled pickups. This new model has additional capabilities to send remote alerts if the compactor is not performing up to its manufacturer’s specifications.Waste Edge can now be fitted with hydraulic fluid leak detection and oil temperature monitoring without...

LAS VEGAS—Tommy Bahama, the island-inspired lifestyle brand, has entered a licensing agreement with global hotel amenities supplier Concept Amenities to create a new collection of brand name hotel guest amenities that has been completely reformulated and features customized packaging. The collection has been developed to target fine hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties and select B&Bs around the world. This agreement is effective immediately.The new Tommy Bahama guest amenity collection will feature shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body cream and soap. The collection is enriched with grape seed oil and vitamin E, which are both rich in antioxidants and easily absorbed...

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Research has confirmed that a growing number of travelers select their hotels based partly on sustainable practices, with green certification being the single most important factor affecting their choice. “One of the major concerns among environmentally conscious guests is the waste of soap, shampoo, conditioner and other amenities in hotel bathrooms,” says Susan Howard Memory, President and Creative Director of JRS Amenities Ltd. and creator of the Mosaic Dispensing Solution (MOSAIC).According to the American Hotel & Lodging Assn., it is estimated that more than 500,000 amenity shampoo bottles and 2.5 million bars of marginally-used soap from hotel guestrooms...

WORCESTER, MASS.—Bulbs.com, one of the largest online distributors of replacement lighting, is launching its new Buy ‘N’ Try program that takes the risk out of purchasing LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) and makes energy efficient lighting more accessible for its customers. There has never been a better time to switch to LED lighting; however there are a lot of factors to consider when investing in a new lighting technology. That’s why Bulbs.com created its new  Buy ‘N’ Try Program. The risk-free program allows commercial customers to test one or a few top-quality LEDs before investing in many.Commercial customers can call Bulbs.com at...

LIVONIA, MICH.—American Dryer recently unveiled a new product that incorporates cold plasma, a natural occurring phenomenon, into its hand dryers. The company worked to perfect its new, patent-pending Cold Plasma Clean (CPC) technology for several years.“Cold Plasma Clean technology was developed by our engineering team to create the most hygienic hand drying method possible,” American Dryer Vice President of Sales and Technology Michael Robert said. “CPC kills germs on and around your hands naturally, without chemicals. HEPA filters, the solution used by some manufacturers, may trap microbes, but can’t eliminate them, nor do the filters clean the air surrounding...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Totally Green as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. With Totally Green’s ORCA on-site waste digestion equipment, customers are able to dispose of organics at the source, eliminating the need to truck the waste to landfills or remote composting facilities.The ORCA significantly accelerates the breakdown of food waste by adding a proprietary solution and bio chips to the digestion process. The company’s digestion process is able to convert more than one ton of organic waste into environmentally safe water within a 24-hour period.Call Emma Liut at...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc. introduces Antimicrobial Fruit and Vegetable Treatment (AFVT)—a product to help reduce the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks related to ineffective produce washing in foodservice operations. AFVT is the industry’s first no-rinse produce wash to earn both Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for pathogen reduction in the water for whole produce and on the surface of cut fruits and vegetables.“Our customers count on us to provide products that help deliver clean, safe and healthy environments everywhere it matters—and the food safety arena is particularly important,” said Kris Kielsa, vice...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville, Inc. announces the introduction of Reclamation, the brand’s first digitally produced porcelain tile collection. Inspired by the renewal of urban settings and reclaimed materials, the expansive line features a blend of meticulously designed facings and colors to achieve a range of textured, detailed looks. Reclamation’s quartet of colors—Whiskey Lullaby, Cotton Exchange, Steel City and Tobacco Road—harken to the evolution of industry in America. The line offers 16 different facings that interpret the look of wood, metal and concrete with a contemporary twist. Size options include 12”x24” and 24”x24” field tiles, along with a 6”x24” etching accent that gives...