TULSA, OKLA.—Totally Green, Inc., a provider of organic food processing systems and compostable packaging alternatives, has partnered with Toronto-based York Plains Investment Corp. for a comprehensive program that involves both financing and a new marketing model for Totally Green's ORCA Green Machine. York Plains has agreed to provide $5 million of equity financing for a 50 percent interest in Totally Green. The proceeds will be used to pay down Totally Green’s existing line of credit, and fund the general, administrative and working capital expenditures required to support the Totally Green’s growth objectives. York Plains has also agreed to provide up...

NEWTON, MASS.—Aircuity, the airside efficiency company, announced the release of a case study on the Mohegan Sun entitled, “Balancing a ‘World at Play’ with Sustainability and Environmental Objectives.” As demonstrated in the case study Aircuity helped Mohegan Sun maximize their energy efficiency by using centralized demand control ventilation (DCV) to provide the appropriate amount of ventilation for maximum occupant comfort in their resort and casino. Mohegan Sun is dedicated to providing world class entertainment in a facility that is clean, safe and enjoyable for guests. The Mohegan Tribe has a high regard for preserving the environment and chose Aircuity’s DCV...

SAN DIEGO—EnvironmentalLights.com, a source of sustainable, energy-efficient LED lighting products, announced that they have released a new streamlined e-commerce website that will make it easier for consumers and professionals to shop online for LED lighting solutions. “We are thrilled about our new website and the flexibility it gives us to display our wide range of products,” said president Greg Thorson. “Our new website represents the professionalism of our team and the quality of the products we sell. We have a fantastic team supporting us and we have a long list of improvements still to come.” EnvironmentalLights.com performed extensive design and research...

ATLANTA—The Ray C. Anderson Foundation announces the launch of its new website to spread the message championed by Interface, Inc. founder and sustainability icon, Ray Anderson, named by Fortune Magazine as America’s Greenest CEO.“We really wanted to honor our father’s life by re-focusing on how the Foundation can continue his legacy,” said Mary Anne Lanier, trustee and daughter of Anderson. “This launch is just the beginning for us. We already have plans in place to expand the site as an educational resource and are looking forward to issuing our first grant Request for Proposals in 2013.”Anderson was globally acclaimed...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Viridian Reclaimed Wood announced the introduction of a new range of FSC-certified reclaimed old-growth Douglas-fir tabletops, according to Viridian co-owner Joe Mitchoff.The tabletops, which can also be used for countertops, are milled from a deep inventory of Douglas-fir beams reclaimed from decommissioned buildings. Some beams are well in excess of 100 years old, in long lengths with extremely tight grain patterns.“The beams we reclaim for our Doug-fir tabletops come from abandoned warehouses, decrepit docks and old gymnasiums,” Mitchoff said. “And they exhibit all the character and seasoned beauty you would expect from a centuries-old piece of lumber.” Three Varieties...

OAKLAND, CALIF.—Dramatically-styled with interwoven panels of hand-etched aluminum, Basket Weave wall assemblies are the newest decorative offerings from Móz Designs. Utilized as a large-scaled backdrop in a reception area or public lounge, or placed as a smaller-scaled art installation in a restaurant, corporate lobby or private residence, Basket Weave offers a unique visual presentation.Because of the versatility of Móz color and pattern options—and the range of scaleable sizes—Basket Weave offers designers a unique opportunity to create a contemporary installation compatible with any architectural style or theme.Environmentally-friendly, Móz Basket Weave is fabricated from 85 percent post-industrial recycled aluminum and contributes...

MARCO ISLAND, FLA.—The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Lodging Program last week re-designated Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in partnership with Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program.During the ceremony, Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa was presented with a designation certificate. Speakers for the ceremony included the Department’s South District director Jon Iglehart, the Department’s Sustainable Initiatives director Brad Stombock, Audubon International executive director Ryan Aylesworth and David Robinson, senior director of Golf, Grounds, & Operations for Marriott Golf.“Through this partnership with Audubon International, the Florida Green Lodging Program will be able to better...

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.—Matching eco-friendly nanotechnology with modern aesthetics, WAC Lighting offers two new Organic LED luminaires. “Designed and engineered to stimulate curiosity and aesthetic appeal among the design and specification community, our next generation OLED luminaires raise the bar with a unique lighting experience of vision and sustainability,” said WAC Lighting president, Shelley Wald.The Vela OLED Chandelier is defined by a dramatic contemporary profile laser-crafted of aluminum, with 12 OLED panels that illuminate surfaces below, and 12 additional OLEDs that shine upward to render a soft ambiance that evokes a lighter sense of space and visual comfort. The chandelier...

WATERFORD, N.Y.—North America’s fourth largest producer of towel and tissue paper, Cascades Tissue Group, announced commercial line expansions of their Cascades Moka 100 percent recycled unbleached bathroom tissue offerings. In addition to the single roll offering, launched in January, Cascades Moka is now available in jumbo rolls (9-inch) and a high capacity format for Cascades Tandem dispensers. The larger formats provide more options to use the product in existing dispensers that are intended for less frequent stocking.Beige in appearance, Cascades Moka offers the highest hygienic qualities and softness while significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with manufacturing a highly...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Dover House Resort, a division of Landex Resorts International Inc., a vacation and timeshare condominium complex based in Delray Beach, Fla., has completed a refinishing and sustainability project led by The Refinishing Touch. The project involved refinishing guestroom furniture by updating wood colors and laminate replacements, including dining tables, nightstands, armoires, dressers, built-ins and headboards.The entire project was completed on-site to minimize environmental impact and reduce costs. This was achieved through The Refinishing Touch’s unique refinishing services and methods: a non-toxic, non-flammable, low VOC (volatile organic compounds) process that allows furniture to be refinished on-site with minimum...