VANCOUVER, B.C.—The Energex energy management system is delivering significant savings to Delta Whistler Village Suites, Energex reports, solving the problem of heating and cooling systems running at full blast while guests are out of their rooms. Between March 2011 and March 2012 the system led to a decrease of 18 percent in natural gas usage for heating and cooling.The 391 rooms at the resort were retrofitted with the Energex system in February 2011. A sensor was installed in each room that switches the heating/cooling system into conservation mode when the room is unoccupied, saving thousands of dollars in wasted...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes YesterTec Design Co. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. YesterTec’s unique armoire styled mini-kitchens and hospitality centers can transform a standard room design into a multifunctional space. When the bi-fold doors of the mini-kitchen are open they slide into pockets out of the way, activating the power for the oven and cooktop. Hospitality Centers are very similar to working pantries, except that they typically include a sink, refrigerator and small microwave. Other plug-in small appliances like single burner cooktops, toaster ovens, blenders etc. can add...

CALGARY, ALBERTA—Custom Amenities Inc. recently introduced the newest addition to their in-stock guest amenity lineup—ECO Sciences. ECO Sciences consists of biodegradable bottles, crafted vegetable soaps and several sundry items that have been manufactured under strict environmental practices and use the latest in green technology.“All of our ECO Sciences bottles are now being manufactured with an additive that makes them biodegrade in land, on land or in water,” says Peter C. Hansum, Custom Amenities Inc.By Partnering with MFG, Custom Amenities can now offer a bottle that once disposed of, will biodegrade in nine months to five years when disposed of...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Lodging Technology as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Lodging Technology is the originator of infrared sensor-based energy conservation, and has been serving the lodging industry for more than 30 years. The company’s products reduce guestroom energy expense 35 percent to 45 percent by automatically resetting room temperature to an energy conserving level, pre-selected by the hotel, only while guests are out of the room. The systems are available in both wireless (GEM Link®) and hard-wired (GEM System®) versions, and can connect to any HVAC system...

DELAVAN, WIS.—GreenBuildTV (GBTV) announces the launch of their new website; a user-friendly portal, providing green-minded builders and consumers with a variety of innovative products, systems and building concepts. With a hands-on approach, visitors to the site will be able to explore various projects, following every step of the building process through detailed documentation via videos, journals and photos.GBTV’s first foray into commercial projects is the innovative Green Leaf Inn, the first net zero energy hotel being built in North America. Visitors can join the journey—learn about the installation of a metal roof, find out about their state-of-the art aerobic...

CARSON, CALIF.—Pest Barrier introduces Cimi-Shield to the pest control industry. Cimi-Shield kills bed bugs on contact, has no odor, is non-staining, hypoallergenic and leaves a non-toxic residual in cracks and crevices, and on fabrics like mattresses, box springs, furniture, drapes and carpeting. Independent tests show that the FIFRA 25(b) formula kills for up to 12 months.Cimi-Shield’s active ingredient, Residulen, is derived from soybean oil. All Cimi-Shield elements have been independently determined to be among those defined by the Federal Insecticide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) section 25(b) and are Generally Regarded As Safe, (GRAS). Though Cimi-Shield presents no harm to human...

VIENNA, VA.—Irene Lane, founder of the eco-travel site Greenloons, announces the launch of Greenloons Consulting Services to guide tourism businesses to third-party-certified green status. This is an extension of Greenloons that provides information about and access to third-party-certified sustainable vacations around the world.Greenloons Consulting Services will help clients meet a set of 37 minimum standards developed by the U.N. Foundation’s Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) of which Greenloons is a member. These universally accepted criteria serve as the basis for most eco-certification standards worldwide and have effectively established the GSTC as the global authority on sustainability in tourism. “Out...

MARIETTA, GA.—The Mohawk Group has named Rochelle Routman director of sustainability. Routman has almost three decades experience driving sustainability programs in both private industry and the public service sector.Routman comes to the Mohawk Group from Southern Company and Georgia Power, where she served as chair of the Sustainability Working Group and environmental specialist. She previously held sustainability leadership positions with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. She is a member of the Georgia Solar Energy Assn. and membership chair for the Green Chamber of the South.“Rochelle has a strong track record in sustainability culture development...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Chicago Faucets, a manufacturer of commercial faucets, merges dependable function and modern style with its new HyTronic Curve electronic faucet. This new faucet features a curved spout and brings water savings to any public restroom.“A public restroom doesn’t have to look industrial to be functional,” said John Fitzgerald, vice president of marketing for Chicago Faucets. “The HyTronic Curve is designed not only for longevity and efficiency, but to also add inviting style to any public restroom.”The Curve, with its chrome finish, offers a variety of flow rates and power options. The above-deck electronics, vandal resistance features, and...

WOODRIDGE, ILL.—In its continued commitment to provide educational offerings for customers and partners, Globe Union and its family of companies, including Danze, Inc. and Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, is sponsoring a free online education seminar for designers, architects and other industry professionals to earn valuable continuing education credits.The course focuses on water. No building (residential, commercial, hospitality or other) can be considered sustainable if it wastes water. Wasting water depends almost entirely on the efficiency of on-site plumbing fixtures such as toilets, showers, faucets and urinals. Although early attempts at “efficient” fixtures often led to weak showers and toilets...