TROY, OHIO—The Hobart Center for Foodservice Sustainability (HCFS) announced plans to award a $5,000 grant to the organization judged to have the best-executed foodservice sustainability project. Applications are currently being accepted for the sixth annual HCFS grant, and the recipient is going to be announced at the 2013 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show in Chicago.“On behalf of the HCFS, we’re very pleased to again offer a $5,000 grant to a foodservice organization that demonstrates leadership in sustainability best practices,” said Rick Cartwright, vice president, ITW Food Equipment Group and an HCFS Fellow. “We’re searching for examples of foodservice sustainability...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Global nonprofit Sustainable Travel International announced the release of a new website and brand identity in support of its 10th anniversary. The site represents a new chapter for the company, inspired by its first decade in which it helped thousands of destinations and businesses design and implement sustainability programs that contribute to localized economic development, preserve cultural-heritage, and support environmental conservation.With a decade of experience under its belt, Sustainable Travel International has refined the tools and solutions it offers to businesses and destinations; each designed to be scaled for wide-reaching impact. The organization plays an important connector role,...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics, a leading supplier of decorative textiles to the hospitality industry, announced the launch of its brand new website and design library. For the first time ever, qualified Valley Forge customers will have digital access to its expansive running line fabric collection. “We are beyond excited to be able to deliver our fabric collections in a digital format to our customer base,” says Diana Dobin, president of Valley Forge. “Our new website is remarkably fast, includes up-to-the-minute inventory levels and allows customers to have specification information at their fingertips.”Valley Forge’s website and design library has been...

LOUISVILLE, KY.—The look and feel of stone wall covering in a residential or commercial setting is always an attractive aspect of a building, but adding a stone look is typically a professional undertaking which involves specialized equipment, installers and struggles with structural issues…until now. AirStone is an ultra-light wall covering system from Baton, LLC. that allows anyone to install a stone veneer using only pre-mixed adhesive, a putty knife and a hack saw. AirStones are individual stone pieces that precisely fit together so grouting is not required. They adhere directly onto any wall or fireplace in homes or commercial...

GRANVILLE, OHIO—Popular Euro-styling and superior nighttime performance merge in Antique Street Lamps’ new Eurotique LED luminaires. The high performance fixtures offer design flexibility with striking “Munich” and “Hanover” styles in two different sizes and either post top or pendant mounting.New Eurotique LED luminaires are family scaled to offer designers the opportunity to create attractive transitions from buildings to pedestrian gathering areas and streets. Multiple luminaire and arm combinations offer a choice of appearances to complement a range of outdoor environments.“Eurotique luminaires were created to complement virtually any site plan, offering eye-catching shapes and dimensions to facilitate continuity,” said Ben...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—3M Architectural Markets introduces AIR and FLEX by 3M. Debuted in an installation by James Mansour at NeoCon in June, AIR and FLEX represent flexible lighting fixtures that encourage creative customization while also offering a cost-effective LED lighting source backed by 3M’s history of technological know-how.AIR is a flexible and lightweight hoop fixture available in a multitude of diameters and combinations of RGB color output. This fixture creates wide bands of even light, and can be hung as a singular fixture or in a cluster to create a more dramatic statement. AIR uses energy-efficient, LED sources.FLEX is...

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Nature-inspired brand AFFINA announces the launch of Seaweaves, its premier collection of architectural contract glass. A tribute to the oceans, Seaweaves draws upon the seas’ vast reservoirs for inspiration. Seaweaves is handcrafted, quality architectural glass manufactured in the United States by Skyline Design.“Architectural glass is very much like nature in its playful use of light,” says AFFINA designer and founder, Mary Ellen Putignano. “It is ever-changing, reflective, transparent, illuminating. A beautiful art form, it allows light to enter a room, frames and transforms a space, catches our eye and reminds us to look outside. It is the...

NEW YORK—Sherwin-Williams is has introduced its Emerald Interior and Exterior paints and ColorCast Ecotoner colorants. Both Emerald paints and ColorCast Ecotoner colorants are zero VOC. Emerald Interior and Exterior paints are self-priming for a high quality finish achieved with fewer coats. The entire line of Sherwin-Williams water-based paints and colors are now tinted with zero VOC colorant. “Sherwin-Williams has always been at the forefront of innovation,” said Steve Revnew, vice president of product innovation, Sherwin-Williams. “These products feature revolutionary quality and industry-leading environmental responsibility.” Emerald Interior paint prevents stains from penetrating, providing easy clean up of surfaces, and resists water streaking...

LONDON—The International Tourism Partnership is offering Green Lodging News readers a 50 percent discount on their acclaimed Environmental Management for Hotels publication. This manual provides hotels and other related businesses with the knowledge and means to develop practical solutions to green their operations. The manual focuses on key areas such as energy management, water conservation, waste management, purchasing and supply chains, food safety and environmental health, as well as case studies to guide companies as they implement these practices.This latest edition includes 350 pages of fully revised and updated technical advice, handy charts, tables and supporting materials and a...

MILWAUKEE—Telkonet, Inc., developer of the EcoSmart energy management platform featuring Recovery Time technology, announced that the company signed a Master Purchase Agreement approving EcoSmart for installation in corporate-owned Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations across the United States and Canada.“After a series of trial installations and competitive product comparisons, we arrived at the decision to use EcoSmart to significantly reduce HVAC energy consumption without affecting the guest experience,” said Renee Swoger, director of energy & capital administration, Motel 6/Studio 6.The Master Agreement will initiate a multi-year rollout to approximately 600 Motel 6 & Studio 6 locations in North America....