CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Totally Green as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Totally Green’s ORCA Green Machine turns food waste into a water effluent in 24 hours, using the company’s proprietary microorganism solution and Bio-Chips to thoroughly digest food waste. The result is nutrient-rich grey water that can be sent into the sewer system or repurposed. The ORCA Green Machine offers an environmentally-friendly method of on-site food waste disposal. The machine is available in three sizes, processing 600, 1,200 or 2,400 pounds of food per day. The ORCA Green...

LOS ANGELES—Green Globe Certification and Green Key Global jointly announce the inclusion of Green Key certified hotels and resorts in the Green Globe App for Apple mobile devices. The Green Globe App is the only mobile application for Apple iPads, iPhones and iPods that allows travelers to instantly search for sustainable resorts, hotels, conference centers, attractions, tour experiences and wedding options. The Green Globe App delivers photos and descriptions of Green Globe and Green Key certified businesses, with direct links to booking, views in google-earth and YouTube videos. The Green Globe App is downloaded free of charge from the Apple...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—GCA Services Group, a leading national provider of facility services, including janitorial/custodial services, announced they will be exhibiting at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show (IHMRS), held in New York City from November 12 to 15. GCA representatives will be available throughout the show to discuss their facility services solutions specific to the challenges facing lodging and restaurant management teams that meet both strict government regulations as well as high consumer standards. “First impressions make all the difference in the hospitality industry,” said Bob Norton, chairman, CEO and president of GCA. “At IHMRS...

WINCHESTER, VA.—Rubbermaid Commercial Products, a provider of facility maintenance solutions, was awarded a 2011 ISSA Product Innovation Award for its new Rubbermaid HYGEN Clean Water System. The award was presented at the cleaning industry’s largest trade show, the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA)/ INTERCLEAN show held in Las Vegas. The ISSA Product Innovation Awards, in its second year as an online program, offers cleaning-industry distributors, building service contractors and in-house service providers the opportunity to cast their votes online for the most innovative products in five different categories: cleaning agents, paper/plastics, equipment, supplies and services, technology & other. Of the...

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF.—LittleFootprint Lighting, a California-based maker of sustainably designed LED task lighting products made in the USA from recycled materials, including plastic from e-waste, announced its official designation as an “e-Stewards Enterprise.” The designation underscores LittleFootprint Lighting’s dedication to responsible recycling practices and commitment to reducing e-waste. |LittleFootprint Lighting holds a unique position as the first e-Stewards Enterprise that actually makes products from recycled e-waste, “closing the loop” on plastics from e-waste. “At this pivotal moment in the worldwide e-waste crisis, LittleFootprint Lighting joins a growing number of business, academic and governmental leaders taking action to stem a toxic tide,”...

ALPHARETTA, GA—The Refinishing Touch, a specialist in re-upholstering, armoire modification and on-site furniture refinishing, has unveiled its new customer communication program. The program, open to The Refinishing Touch’s hospitality, government, and education clients will provide new ways to connect with industry and cross-industry peers, share experiences, and discuss business, environmental, and sustainability goals. The customer program, Green Connect, will harness social media, media relations, and video communications, as well as more traditional marketing methods, such as written case studies.  “Traditionally, as work is completed, a news release is written and distributed explaining the scope and cost of the work, and one...

MOONACHIE, N.J.—As LED technology continues to evolve and make breakthroughs in energy efficiency, light quality and design, Bulbrite launches an online LED Resource Center that provides vital information to help lighting professionals select the right LED light source for their needs. BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of energy-efficient light source solutions. Staying true to their beliefs of “Innovation, Education and Illumination,” Bulbrite’s team of lighting experts has identified key elements integral to the quality and design of an LED. Bulbrite partnered with the Department of Energy’s Lighting Facts Program and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program to...

TEMPLETON, CALIF.—The Aqua2use Greywater System from Water Wise Group has been selected as one of the Top-10 Green Products for 2012 by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec. This tenth annual award recognizes the most innovative and exciting green building products added to the GreenSpec Directory during the past year or covered in Environmental Building News. Water Wise Group’s Aqua2use Greywater System is a cost-effective solution to recycle water from showers, baths, and washing machines and reuse it for outdoor drip irrigation. The greywater is filtered through a progressive filtration technology without using any chemicals, and is immediately...

TORONTO—Interface, Inc. announced that the company is on track to complete environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 90 percent of its total products, measured by production volume, by the end of 2011. The update comes as part of Interface’s pledge to obtain EPDs on all products globally in 2012, demonstrating the organization’s commitment to product transparency. “With the multitude of labels and claims in the marketplace, only EPDs offer full transparency and allow customers to evaluate products based upon verified facts,” said Dan Hendrix, president and CEO of Interface, Inc. “Adopting EPDs is one way we are responding to confusion in...

NEW YORK—Tai Ping, a multinational manufacturer of woven Axminster carpet and carpet tiles, announced that it has received the highest ratings from NSF 140. The first multi-attribute American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved measure for environmentally preferable materials in the building industry; NSF 140 is the only recognized trademark in the industry with respect to environmental responsibility. Tai Ping continues to work closely with NSF as part of its global sustainability initiative, Tai Ping Toward Sustainability. Last year, Tai Ping’s woven Axminster became the very first wool carpet to achieve Silver certification. This year, the company excelled further, garnering Gold...