LOS ANGELES—Green Globe announces certification of the Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle. Since its opening five years ago, the property has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and globally responsible practices on multiple levels.“Pan Pacific Hotel is thrilled to be one of the first U.S. hotels to earn the prestigious Green Globe Certification,” said Pan Pacific general manager Sam Johnson. “This achievement would not be possible without our team members’ ongoing commitment to our PanEarth program and its guiding principles of caring for our guests, community and planet.”In North America, Pan Pacific Seattle’s PanEarth sustainability program...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—ClearWater Tech, LLC, a manufacturer of ozone systems for water and air purification, announced it is now a preferred vendor with the Best Western International Group. ClearWater Tech is the manufacturer of EcoTex Ozone Laundry Systems. EcoTex is used worldwide in the hospitality and senior care market.In the spring of 2011, an EcoTex Laundry Ozone System was installed at the Best Western Plus—Tempe By The Mall facility in Tempe, Ariz. With the installation of the EcoTex ozone laundry system and modification of the washer formulas, the facility has reduced its hot water/natural gas by 86 percent,...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Green Lodging News has just added a new case study to its website. The case study focuses on Shaw Hospitality Group’s carpet recycling program—an effort that has resulted in more than 1 million pounds of carpet being reclaimed since 2009. Through key partnerships with major hoteliers such as La Quinta Inns & Suites, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Marriott and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, this 500 tons of reclaimed carpet has been diverted from U.S. landfills.The case study specifically addresses La Quinta Inns & Suites’ partnership with Shaw which since 2009 has resulted in 800,000 pounds of old carpet...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Food2Water as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. The Food Waste Liquefier is Food2Water’s new technology that converts food waste into water by using patented microorganisms. The microorganisms, which are used in the “ESL Series,” convert protein, fibroid material, and fatty oil into water. The ESL Series converts food waste into water within 24 hours. It can then be discharged through a connected drain pipe. The ESL Series can remove 40 percent to 70 percent of the cost of food waste disposal, while also protecting the...

INWOOD, N.Y.—Crossover by Wascomat is now CEE Tier III qualified for the highest level of energy efficiency. There are three levels of CEE tiers, with the highest number (III) being the best for energy efficiency. CEE (Consortium for Energy Efficiency) is a nonprofit public benefits corporation that works to develop initiatives for its members (including U.S. and Canadian energy offices, utilities, research and environmental groups) to promote the manufacture and purchase of energy efficient products and services. Crossover, a commercial-standard small chassis washer, was introduced in June 2011 after four years of intensive development. Crossover products include a 22+...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics, a supplier of decorative textiles to the hospitality industry, announced the appointment of Andrew Mahoney as executive vice president. Mahoney will report directly to co-presidents Diana and Michael Dobin and will play a pivotal roll in running Valley Forge’s business. “Andy brings tremendous experience and value having streamlined medium and large businesses, measurably increasing efficiencies,” says Diana Dobin. “As Valley Forge continues to grow, we will look to Andy to bring a FRESH outside approach and apply his unique perspective to our organization.” “Andy’s experience will enhance our business while his unique energy and drive will...

RIPON, WIS.—UniMac, a manufacturer of on-premises laundry equipment, announces the launch of its redesigned UC Series hardmount washer-extractors. The washer-extractor series offers supreme efficiency, helping on-premises laundries reduce operating costs and increase throughput. Using newly developed, advanced technology, the UC Series now uses 33 percent less electricity than two-speed models and 11 percent less water on average than previous models. The utility reductions are due to UniMac’s proprietary advanced inverter drive technology and minimized sump design that optimizes the cylinder water, which also maximizes cleaning results. The machines achieve an extraction speed of up to 200 G-Force, which removes...

STAMFORD, CONN.—Westin Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with ElliptiGO, creator of the world’s first outdoor elliptical cycle, that will offer guests a new, innovative device to help them stay healthy and fit when away from home. Just in time for summer, guests at participating properties can rent the $2,500 ElliptiGO 8C as part of their daily workout routine and take in the local sights for an average rental fee of $10. Properties participating in the pilot program that will run throughout the summer include The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa,...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Concept Amenities, a provider of environmentally responsible guest bath amenities, has established an independent charity known as Soap Aid. Aimed at saving millions of lives worldwide, Soap Aid will address one of the most critical needs facing our planet today—the lack of soap in third world countries—resulting in millions of unnecessary deaths; more often children.Concept Amenities plans to unveil this ambitious humanitarian effort during a luncheon for hospitality leaders at the 12th Annual Australia, New Zealand, & Pacific Hotel Industry Conference (ANZPHIC) July 25 to 27 at the Hilton Sydney.“Across the globe, 2.6 billion impoverished people lack adequate...

JUPITER, FLA.—Fresh-Aire UV, manufacturer of the original 24-Volt Blue-Tube UV and the APCO in-duct air purifiers, introduces the Tubular Rack UV System (TRS), a germicidal ultra-violet (UV) light IAQ product. The low-cost TRS is designed for effective microbial disinfection in new construction and retrofit IAQ industrial and commercial applications.Designed for on-site configuration with all major brands and sizes of HVAC equipment, the TRS disinfects interior wall surfaces, coils and the supply airstream of air handlers. The kit consists of a lifetime-warranty multi-voltage power supply, Fresh-Aire UV’s UV lamps and all the necessary installation bracketing, mounting hardware and marine-grade, waterproof...