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...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes FoodBizSupply.com as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. FoodBizSupply.com is a source for more than 400 sustainable tableware, paper products, catering supply products, to-go packaging, bags, green cleanup supplies, and much more. All products are biodegradable/compostable or recyclable. The website includes a Frequently Asked Questions area with information on PLA (polylactide) corn plastic and sugarcane bagasse, as well as links to information on composting and zero waste. For more information, e-mail rosetta@greenchoicevendors.com, call (888) 740-8831, or go to www.foodbizsupply.com.

FRANKLIN PARK, ILL.—Sloan Valve Company recently released a hardwire version of its popular electronic Sloan ECOS dual-flush Flushometer, which uses 30 percent less water when its reduced flush cycle is activated. The six-volt AC-powered Sloan ECOS features two manual “courtesy flush” buttons on top of the valve, which offer restroom users two water-efficient flush options: push the small green button for a reduced flush of 1.1 gallons of water for liquids, or push the large chrome button to initiate a full flush of 1.6 gallons per flush to remove solids. If the user does not depress a button, the Flushometer’s Smart...

SAN FRANCISCO—Global sustainability consultancy Five Winds International, and sustainability hospitality consultants Business Evolution Consulting (BEC) have announced that BEC has been merged into Five Winds International. The addition of a San Francisco office expands Five Winds International’s geographic reach to nine locations worldwide. The merger also expands the firm’s service offerings within the hospitality sector, adding to its expertise within the consumer products, automotive, electronics, government/public, and building and construction sectors. Five Winds International works on behalf of clients to increase shareholder value and address key business drivers by enabling them to understand, improve, and succeed in their initiatives. The...

SAINT CHARLES, MO.—Pineapple Hospitality, a distributor of green hotel products and marketing programs for the hospitality industry, has partnered with CynerGreen to provide a “bottle free” solution for hotels and meeting planners looking to reduce their environmental impact and carbon footprint. CynerGreen offers a complete line of hydration products and services including: adult and children’s reusable, stainless steel water bottles, HealthyTap natural portable water filters, reusable shopping bags, high volume hydration stations, and certification programs tailored to the hospitality and meetings industry. The company’s Bottle Free solutions pave the way for hotels, cities, communities, organizations, events and schools to eliminate...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Love Rainbows and Butterflies as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Love Rainbows and Butterflies is the owner and operator of www.cedaroilcentral.com. The site is the place to purchase organic pest control products formulated from Texas Red Cedar Oil. Versatile, non-toxic Cedar Oil products can be used for indoor/outdoor eradication of non-beneficial insects, including, but not limited to: bedbugs, fleas, dust mites and lice. The products come in different size containers. Natures Defender Bed Bugs, for example, is available in quart and gallon size containers. For more...

ROANOKE, VA.—The brand new Clarion Inn, Pigeon Forge (Tenn.) has installed Lodging Technology’s GEM System Energy Management, GEM Stat Digital Thermostats, and Guest-In-Room Detector in all (94) guestrooms. The system is connected to the property’s General Electric vertical PTAC units in the guestrooms, and is using a switch on the balcony/patio doors to prevent wasteful cooling and heating if the doors are left open. The GEM System reduces hotel/motel guestroom HVAC energy consumption 35 percent to 45 percent by resetting room temperature to an energy conserving level, preselected by the hotel, only while the guest is out of the room....