ORLANDO, FLA.—Walt Disney World Resort hotels are working with Clean the World to recycle all the partially used amenities from their nearly 28,000 Central Florida hotel rooms. Clean the World sanitizes the soap and shampoo that would be discarded and distributes these amenities to people in need around the world. “With the support of Walt Disney World, even more supplies will reach those in desperate need,” said Paul Till, co-founder and managing director of Clean the World, who is responsible for recruiting new hotels to join the “Clean the World Hospitality Recycling Program.” Through this program, hotels financially contribute a tax-deductible...

CUMMING, GA.—Xylem brings an exotic new air to the bath with the introduction of the BAMBU bath furniture collection. The new BAMBU bath vanity and mirror set is a complete redesign of an earlier model and a fresh new interpretation of nature-inspired design. The collection incorporates eco-renewable bamboo veneer and raw bamboo stalk accents. The clean, handle-free, console appearance of the BAMBU bath vanity offers no hint of its two open-sided pullout drawers. When opened, the drawers divide the rectangular display of 12 decorative bamboo stalks framed by dark, walnut-stained bamboo veneer. The natural inconsistency in the tan...

LOS ANGELES—In keeping with its pursuit of environmental stewardship and accountability, the Radisson Los Angeles Airport Hotel has joined the Green Key Eco-Rating Program as a member and registered hotel, and is pleased to announce the achievement of a 4-Key rating. A 4-Key rating demonstrates that the Radisson LAX has shown national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through wide ranging policies and practices. Green Key Global provides a voluntary and self-administered rating system designed to recognize hotels that are committed to improving their environmental and fiscal performance. Based upon the results of a comprehensive...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Telkonet, Inc., a leading clean technology company focusing on proprietary energy management and SmartGrid networking technology, announced that its president and CEO, Jason Tienor, has been named one of SmartCEO magazine’s 2010 Smart100 CEOs in the Greater Washington area. This exclusive group of the region’s top executives, selected by an independent selection committee, was chosen on the basis of their leadership qualities, strategic vision and character, in addition to their clear ability to grow their organizations. Each Smart100 CEO will be profiled in the 100-plus-page annual Smart100 Book, which SmartCEO will publish as its 13th issue in May. The...

SEATTLE—Mitsubishi Electric US announces the official release of the newest version of its Mitsubishi Electric Jet Towel hand dryer, the eighth generation of Jet Towel since Mitsubishi released its original invention in 1993. A recent recipient of Building Operating Management Magazine’s 2010 Top Product Award, the Mitsubishi Jet Towel received critical acclaim for its unique industrial design which makes it the only hand dryer in its class to keep water from spilling over the edge or pooling on the floor. Features include the eight to 10 second drying time, a waste water collection system, new modern color (charcoal grey with...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.—Worrell Water Technologies and YMCA of Silicon Valley announced that YMCA Camp Campbell in Boulder Creek, Calif., installed a Living Machine ecological wastewater treatment and reuse system for its year-round camp. The YMCA opted to install an on-site solution that would support year-round camping and also serve as an outdoor learning lab for its popular Outdoor Science School. The school is aimed at fifth and sixth grade students visiting from 75 schools in the area surrounding the camp. The Living Machine system can be used in rural locations or in rapidly developing areas that have failing or...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics announced it has donated 300 sets of sheets to the American Red Cross for Haitian earthquake survivors who are being treated for medical conditions in the South Florida area. Valley Forge learned from the American Red Cross that there was a tremendous need for certain supplies for injured and displaced Haitians who have been temporarily relocated to South Florida for medical treatment. Valley Forge, a leader in sustainable textiles for hospitality, is the only textile company with an established fabric reclamation program. Valley Forge reclaimed 300 sheet sets from a hotel customer made of Tencel...

PUNTA GORDA, BELIZE—The management at Machaca Hill Lodge, located in southern Belize, is offering guests another way to preserve the sensitive environment surrounding the rainforest canopy lodge. The PURE H2O station allows eco-conscious travelers to refill their aluminum water bottles, provided upon check-in, whether they’re heading out on an adventure or spending time by the pool. “Now our guests can truly utilize their welcome gifts, and hopefully we’re planting the ‘seed’ here at Machaca Hill that will reinforce the value and importance of reutilization of products and enable them to go home and continue with this practice,” said Brian Gardiner,...

WARWICK, N.Y.—Impact Enterprises, Inc. announces a new selection of sustainable wood products, including custom restaurant menu covers and binder covers. These solid wood products have been tested not only by Impact but also by Impact’s customers. The Primland Resort and the GAIA Resort both have a complete collection of Impact’s solid wood products. Other current users include Trump International, Superstitious Mountain Golf Resort, IVC Architectural, the State of New Mexico, and Sandals Resorts. Bobi Hamilton, president and CEO of Impact Enterprises summarizes how her company’s new complete line of solid sustainable wood products meets a demand for eco-friendly products. “We have...

ORLANDO, FLA.—In an effort to become a greener, more energy-efficient hotel, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort has installed LED (light-emitting diode) lighting by Cree, Inc. One of Orlando’s largest resorts, with close proximity to Walt Disney World, the hotel recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation that included replacing traditional, antiquated lighting fixtures in its 54 hallways, as well as its freshly refurbished 10,000-square-foot lobby. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress began its remodel to comply with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Green Lodging program, a voluntary initiative for hotels and motels across the state to adopt cost-saving green...