SYOSSET, N.Y.—Emerald Brand, a leader in environmentally friendly facility, break room and disposable products for hotels and offices, and WNW Hospitality announced that they are proactively working together to reduce the environmental impact of traveling, by partnering to supply tissue and paper products made from rapidly renewable materials for WNW’s Woodbury, N.Y.; Fort Lee, N.J.; and Boston hotels. In an effort to proactively make a positive impact on the environment and set an example for other companies to follow, WNW is working with Emerald Brand to use alternative products in their Best Western Inns.“We are so proud to partner...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics, Inc. announces the newest members in its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient LED replacements for PAR38-style floodlight bulbs. The LED PAR38-style floodlight bulb is ideal for commercial applications, facilities, plant, hotels and resorts.The PAR38WF-18W-001A Series comes with a softly diffused, precision domed lens that directs a high-lumen, wide beam of light in an omni-directional illumination pattern. Operating in a wide voltage input range of 90-290VAC, the high-power lamps with high-grade LEDs are able to replace halogen lamps up to 90 watts while consuming only 18 watts, resulting in energy savings of up to 85 percent.The new PAR38WF-18W-001A Series...

SAN DIEGO—HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products, announced the opening of its newest distribution center (DC) in Calera, Ala., approximately 30 miles south of Birmingham. The new DC is the 43rd in the company’s operations network in North America, and the second new DC opening for HD Supply Facilities Maintenance in 2013. The company opened a 50,000 square foot facility in Secaucus, N.J. earlier this year.  “We are excited to open our Birmingham-area distribution center, an important addition to our network of DCs throughout the United States and Canada,” said Anesa...

PORTLAND, ORE.—LeanPath Inc., creators of the patented LeanPath Food Waste Prevention System, recently unveiled their next-generation, cloud-based solution. LeanPath Online is a complete system to measure food waste, analyze data and make changes to prevent recurring waste in the future. LeanPath focuses on pre-consumer food waste prevention, understanding that food service operations throw away from four to 10 percent of food purchases prior to serving them to consumers. The system also includes features to track and minimize post-consumer food waste.The next generation of the LeanPath Tracker, an automated food waste collection terminal, functions as the foundation for the new...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech, LLC has introduced a new website devoted solely to EcoTex—“The Cold Water Catalyst,” for on-premise laundering. “With the rising popularity and greater acceptance of ozone by companies involved in laundering, we felt now was the time to raise the awareness level another notch,” said Cameron Tapp, President and CEO of ClearWater Tech. “The test feedback we received was very positive, with high marks not only for educating the audience but for the depth of information this site provides. “Ozone is a very effective cold water solution with many across-the-board benefits,” Tapp added. “We organized...

LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International has launched a new supplier initiative in partnership with Ecodesk, a global sustainability data platform, that builds upon its commitment to environmental responsibility.MGM Resorts is joining a select group of the world’s most innovative organizations in an effort to bring supplier and customer sustainability information together through Ecodesk. The program seeks to create a better understanding of how energy use, carbon emissions and waste impact performance. This platform will allow customers and suppliers to evaluate possible opportunities for innovation, while offering the convenience of a centralized database available for suppliers and their customers.“Incorporating environmentally responsible...

CINCINNATI—Cintas announced that it diverted more than 17 million 16.9-ounce plastic bottles from landfills in 2012 through the production of its EcoGeneration line. This represents a 13 percent increase over the company’s 2011 totals. Cintas also reduced greenhouse gas emissions, water and solid waste production, energy use and fuel emissions through its document management and fire protection services.“Our increased plastic bottle recycling is made possible because of our customers’ dedication to environmental stewardship,” said Melanie Boyle, sustainability manager, Cintas. “We are continually working to identify new ways to achieve sustainability savings across our divisions and share these ideas with...

PORTLAND, ORE.—The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced the release of the most significant upgrade to the Green Globes for New Construction (NC) program since it first became available in the United States in 2006. Green Globes is a web-based program for green building guidance and certification that includes an on-site assessment by a certified third party. The program is a user-friendly and affordable alternative to LEED used to advance the overall environmental performance and sustainability of commercial buildings.Green Globes NC is now based on an ANSI standard: ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings. The standard was...

CHICAGO—As the primary in-room amenities provider for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club properties, H2O Plus has announced the expansion of a multi-year strategic alliance agreement that will extend the H2O Plus presence internationally. Through the new deal, H2O Plus products will now also be available at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii. In addition, H2O Plus will sponsor five runDisney races at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts.“We’ve enjoyed a wonderful, long-standing relationship with Disney and we are pleased...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Willard InterContinental and top D.C. property developers-owners including Carr Properties, joined with Silver Bullet, a water treatment company, to introduce a system that increases building sustainability. The new patented technology creates hydrogen peroxide (natural non-toxic biocide) when injected into water, killing all bacteria, removing scale and preventing corrosion. The technology cuts water usage, electricity and toxic chemical delivery, storage and removal.“We appreciate the opportunity to be among the first commercial entities in the nation’s capital to utilize this cost-effective and environmentally sound commercial technology,” said Patrick Birchall, general manager of the Willard InterContinental.Silver Bullet estimates the historic,...