ATLANTA—The Acuity Brands, Inc. Carlisle, Penn. manufacturing and distribution center has achieved zero landfill status, as certified by Link International, a California-based full-service waste and recyclable commodities company. This is the second Acuity Brands manufacturing and distribution site to operate as a zero landfill plant. Waste generated by the Carlisle plant is now recycled or composted.“We are thrilled to implement the zero landfill process at a second site within our plant facilities network,” said Derek Nelson, Vice President, Northeast Operations at Acuity Brands Lighting. “As a manufacturer of products that help reduce energy waste, it is important to us...

INWOOD, N.Y.—Laundrylux has launched its new website. The site has been redesigned with a fresh, clean look and user-friendly navigation. The site includes information on the new Electrolux Professional Line 5000 and Wascomat Generation 7 equipment lineup. It also includes details on PLUS—Professional Laundry Utility Service by Laundrylux. With PLUS, hotels, nursing homes and other On Premise Laundry customers can receive new Electrolux professional laundry equipment delivered and installed for free with zero capital investment and no long-term lease or contract. PLUS is a revolution in OPL which operates like Zipcar and other “only pay for what you use”...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—The new Waterhog Eco Premier and Premier Fashion Carpet Mats are made of recycled materials. These indoor-outdoor entrance mats remove and store dirt and water beneath shoe level between cleanings. They are recommended for sites with heavy foot traffic, including commercial buildings, hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, office buildings and more.The Waterhog Eco Premier Mat consists of 30 oz. sq./yd. carpet fiber made of 100 percent post consumer recycled PET fabric from plastic bottles. The SBR rubber backing contains 20 percent recycled rubber from car tires, and can be provided with cleats for use on carpet, or smooth for...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—DEKRA Certification, Inc. has completed a certification audit of the energy management system of the JW Marriott Washington D.C. Based on the audit results, DEKRA presented an ANAB accredited ISO 50001 certificate to the hotel on September 25, 2013. The audit conducted by DEKRA verifies that JW Marriott Washington D.C. has implemented an energy management system, and that the normalized energy performance at the location improved over the baseline.“Implementing ISO 50001 has been valuable, including increasing employee awareness of energy issues and the benefit of behavioral changes to support energy management and helping the hotel develop achievable energy...

FORT WAYNE, IND.––Hotel Fitness, a leader in hotel and resort fitness, introduces the new generation Green Series treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent cycles and upright cycles. Completely redesigned, Green Series cardio equipment is eco-friendly, featuring powerful high-efficiency motors, maintenance-free drive systems, friction-reducing, lubricant infused running belts, and self-powered cordless cycles and ellipticals.The Green Series includes the 6000 and 7000 cardio lines in a contemporary matte black finish. Each line is designed for commercial use offering easy to use one-touch controls, versatile speed and incline ranges, smooth shock-absorbing decks and a variety of exercise programs. In addition, the 7000 line includes 10-inch...

TROY, N.Y.—The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute recently released an interactive video that offers guidance about selecting and installing LED lighting. The video was designed for contractors, builders, electricians, and others who professionally install LED lighting. Topics include product selection, advantages and challenges of LED products, economic calculations, installation tips, and links to other available resources. Viewers can earn professional continuing education credits by watching the video and using the interactive features. The project was funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). “Our goal with this video is to provide guidance for...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Guy Brown as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Guy Brown reengineered printer cartridges perform at the same level as OEM brands. The company’s cartridges are manufactured in North America in ISO 14001/9001 certified facilities and its recycling program guarantees zero landfill deposits with sustainability impact reporting back to the customer. By reusing spent cartridges, Guy Brown keeps bulk plastics and metals out of local landfills and saves precious environmental resources. All Guy Brown products are backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee with a 12-month...

CORAL GABLES, FLA.—K. Denaye Hinds, Director of Sustainability with OBM International (OBMI), one of the world’s leading international architectural and planning firms, has been appointed Chair of USGBC Miami, a branch within the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) South Florida Chapter. Hinds was elected by member-peers in the green-build community of Miami-Dade County. “I am personally elated for Denaye,” said Lee Cooke, Executive Director of the USGBC South Florida Chapter. “I speak with confidence, knowing that she will make the coming year one of the strongest for the Miami-Dade Branch. We look forward to her accomplishments and welcome her to...

BOWLING GREEN, OHIO—As a preferred vendor of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., Systems Associates Inc. has been selected by Starwood Vacation Ownership Inc. (SVO) to implement its SynergyMMS maintenance management solution at all villa resort properties. This initiative was recently rolled out in Hawaii at The Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas on the island of Maui and The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas on Kauai. Sixteen resorts—with a total of 7,000 villas—will be equipped with SynergyMMS by November. The remaining six mixed-use resorts—consisting of 500 villas—in the SVO portfolio are company-owned and already have SynergyMMS as part of...

LAFAYETTE, CALIF.—Aquamenities reports that its dispenser fixture is gaining traction in the marketplace with brand approval and installations in properties including Four Seasons (multiple locations), The Nines (Starwood Luxury Collection), several Kimpton hotels, Destination Resorts, and Affinia properties (New York City), as well as numerous other flag, independent and boutique properties.The properties report that feedback they have received from guests and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. The Aquamenites fixture increases savings, decreases a property’s carbon footprint, and increases the productivity of staff while still providing the level of quality that guests have come to expect from a luxury brand....