MOORESTOWN, N.J.—Star Linen & Supply has announced the development and release of a new line of green terry products. Through a proprietary process and an exclusive distribution agreement, Star’s Marquis Green line of terry products are manufactured in a state-of-the-art zero discharge facility that produces no emission of effluents into rivers and streams. These products are also manufactured from pre-consumer regenerated cotton, thereby eliminating the need for land, water and pesticides. The company’s eco-friendly recycling certification is defined by the use of the pre-consumer cotton waste and cutting scraps (obtained from a closed-factory environment), GOTS certified dyes and detergents that...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—For the second year in a row, Broward County has selected Valley Forge Fabrics to receive one of the County’s 2009 Emerald Awards in the Green Product and Practices/Innovation category for environmental excellence. The Emerald Award is given annually by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and Environmental Protection Department to honor businesses for exceptional commitment to protecting the environment. Valley Forge Fabrics, a leader in sustainable textiles and the largest producer of decorative fabrics for hospitality, launched its FRESH initiative more than four years ago. FRESH is an acronym for Fabrics Redefining Environmental Standards for Hospitality....

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Telkonet, Inc. unveiled an upgraded version of its Telkonet SmartEnergy (TSE) energy management thermostat, the SS5200 smart thermostat. The SS5200 is the newest member of Telkonet’s energy management smart thermostat family. The SS5200 incorporates modifications in both its hardware and software, including: increased options involving deep setback modes; freeze and overheat protection trip point that overrides set point/mode; increased Building Management System (BMS) integration; field selectable wireless transmitting power levels; and modular radio board for easy upgrades. With an even more expansive and capable processor, the SS5200 smart thermostat offers expanded data loggers for detailed energy saving statistics. “Management...

NEW DELHI—ITC Welcomgroup turned to the experts at Carrier Airconditioning & Refrigeration Ltd. (Carrier India) to provide an energy efficient cooling solution for the ITC Hotel Royal Gardenia, Bengaluru, which was recently awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council, making it the world’s largest and Asia’s first LEED Platinum rated green hotel, according to ITC. Carrier India is a subsidiary of Carrier Corp., which is a unit of United Technologies Corp. In alignment with LEED principles, the ITC Royal Gardenia is focused on delivering “Responsible Luxury.” According to its philosophy...

SOUTH EGREMONT, MASS.—Monarch Bath, Bed & Spa, a leading global provider of bathrobes and luxury hotel linens, announced that they have signed an exclusive agreement with The Comphy Company to provide their eco-friendly line of bed sheets to hotel markets worldwide. Comphy sheets are the latest addition to the MONARCH ECO product line, a complete line of hotel towels, robes and sheets designed to conserve water and reduce energy costs in the laundry operation, while maximizing comfort and durability. Comphy sheets are designed to provide superior luxury for guests, while protecting the bottom line for hoteliers. Made from 100 percent...

FOOT HILL RANCH, CALIF.—Retail and hospitality bedding and bath source Venus Group is giving its customers a concise but close-up window into its environmentally conscious production practices with the debut of its new “Farm-2-Finish” online video. In three and a half minutes, Venus presents its manufacturing process—which it boasts is earth-friendly from when the fiber source is farmed to when the final product is completed. The company’s new marketing message is “Farm to Finish: Quality through sustainability.” “The whole reason we wanted to create this video is because it goes hand in hand with our corporate branding,” said Devanshi Patel,...

DALTON, GA.—Zeftron nylon, a premium nylon 6 commercial carpet yarn system, has launched the 2010 Zeftron nylon Sustainable Practices Award. The award recognizes facility, architecture and design professionals who employ and utilize unique sustainable practices in three key areas: at work, at home and in their communities. “Zeftron nylon is proud to recognize the members of our industry who are providing leadership with their environmental practices,” said Tim Blount, Zeftron nylon’s business leader. “With Zeftron’s rich history of producing high performance, environmentally responsible yarn systems, we understand the importance of committing to sustainable practices through work and home....

BELLEVUE, WASH.—To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Expedia.com, the leading online travel agency, announced that it has greatly expanded the company’s Green Hotel program. The new program now offers more than 1,700 green hotels to travelers who prioritize environmental sustainability. These hotels are certified by a cross-section of organizations, including Green Seal, Green Key, LEED and STEP. “At Expedia.com, we realize that green travel is an important offering to a dedicated, passionate set of travelers,” said Tim MacDonald, senior vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. “By offering green-certified hotels, carbon offset options for flights and environmental travel tips,...

LOS ANGELES—The Green Garmento marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day with a new partnership with Green Wish. Green Wish is a grassroots, nonprofit charitable organization focused on helping local green organizations fund projects for their communities through small donations at local retailers and online in “pay what you can” denominations. Currently Green Wish, whose board of directors includes actress Sharon Lawrence, actor and noted environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. and his wife Rachelle, funds organizations such as Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots (www.rootsandshoots.org), Organic Farming Research Foundation (www.ofrf.org), Friends of the Los Angeles River (www.folar.org), Santa Monica Baykeeper (www.smbaykeeper.org)...

FRANKLIN, TENN.—Leak Beeper has introduced a wireless version of their patented, toilet-leak detection device. The new Leak Beeper incorporates a Synapse RF engine and network operating system to report leak indications, wirelessly and directly, to a maintenance engineer’s computer via a mesh network. The new wireless device provides a user-friendly way to proactively address toilet leaks and significantly reduce water consumption and costs. The Leak Beeper is a device that detects all of the leaks possible in a toilet’s water tank. Use of the Leak Beeper has reduced water consumption and costs by an average of 28 percent at major hotels...