WASHINGTON, D.C.—Greenloons, a global ecotourism provider, recently launched a website to add clarity to ecotourism certification procedures and help eco-conscious travelers make responsible and informed vacation purchasing decisions. Greenloons.com allows users to select from a variety of third-party certified ecotour vacations and conservation-focused volunteer projects. Greenloons focuses on ecotourism education and includes listings for unique and inspiring wildlife adventures. The site is also packed with vivid nature photos. The “Ecotour Destinations” feature enables visitors to search for third party certified ecotourism destinations by country, activity, and departure date. Each tour description includes an overview, itinerary details, trip notes, availability dates,...

SATELLITE BEACH, FLA.—Lighting Science Group recently became the first U.S. company to domestically manufacture one million LED bulbs in less than a year. The one millionth bulb is a new ultra-efficient, omni-directional LED A19 bulb that will replace America’s most commonly used 60 watt incandescent bulb. Available beginning this month, Lighting Science Group’s 850 lumen, 13 watt LED bulb is 75 percent more efficient than the 60 watt incandescent bulb it replaces and will last close to 23 years—based on a usage of 6 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days/year. The new 60 watt equivalent LED bulb...

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—The Green Hotels and Responsible Tourism Initiative is an education resource that has been developed in partnership with respected tourism sustainability and hotel greening experts, Dr. Sonya Graci and Jacqueline Kuehnel. The project is specifically designed to help hoteliers, travelers, and local communities develop and promote environmental, social, and cultural sustainability by increasing awareness of issues affecting tourism and showcasing best green practices for hoteliers.Spokesperson James Ferguson, who heads up the initiative, commented, “At HotelsCombined.com, we believe there is a moral obligation to conserve the natural environment and give back to the communities where we travel. The guides...

VISTA, CALIF.—Waterless Co. Inc., the oldest and one of the largest manufacturers of no-water urinal systems and other restroom products in the United States, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. The company was founded by Klaus Reichardt, a leading advocate for water conservation and sustainability. His goal was to develop a firm that would help facilities use water more responsibly. “We have grown from just a few distributors in the United States to having distributors throughout the country,” he says. “And because of America’s growing interest in sustainability, the last few years have actually been some of our biggest...

ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF International, an independent public health organization that tests and certifies a wide range of plumbing and drinking water treatment products, announced that it strongly supports the passage of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act on January 4, which significantly reduces the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products that contact drinking water.NSF International applauds the government for harmonizing federal legislation with recently enacted state requirements and NSF Standards. In 2008, Annex G was incorporated into NSF/ANSI Standard 61: Drinking Water System Components—Health Effects and includes requirements limiting weighted average of lead content in plumbing...

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Don Ascione, president and CEO of Continental Chemical USA, recently announced the launch of a new, all-natural product formulated to kill and control beg bug infestations. To facilitate distribution of Mattress Fresh Bed Bug Killer, an exclusive sales representation agreement was signed between CCUSA and Cutting Edge Formulations. The agreement charges CCUSA with complete responsibility for the national launch of Mattress Fresh, an all-natural, non-pesticide product manufactured in Buford, Ga., by Cutting Edge Formulations for the eradication of bed bugs. According to Ascione, Mattress Fresh was specifically formulated by Cutting Edge Formulations in response to the bed bug...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a leader in on-site environmentally safe and sustainable furniture refinishing, re-upholstering and armoire modification for private and public organizations, announced it completed more than 120 projects of refinishing and refurbishing with public and private organizations in 2010. Customers included hotels within the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), The Hilton Family of Brands, Marriott, and Radisson Hotels, as well as government agencies such as The United States Court of Appeals. The company also added Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-complaint TV recycling to its range of services in 2010. By the close of...

NEW YORK—Coalesse, a leading manufacturer of premium live/work furniture, has been awarded Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) level 1 certification for 11 seating products. With the issue of this certificate and in addition to its already recognized seating and table options, Coalesse now offers 20 total products with level 1 SCS certification. The newly certified Coalesse seating products include: Astor, Bob, Chord, Circa, Coupe, Enea, La Costa, Last Minute Stool, Sidewalk, Swathmore and Switch. In addition, Coalesse’s already certified seating and table products include: Kart, 4 O’Clock, Akira, Au Lait, E-Table, Derby, Rizzi Arc, Runner and Train. Receipt of level 1...

VENICE, CALIF.—Enovative Kontrol Systems recently launched D’MAND CIRC recirculation pump controllers that optimize central water heating systems for multi-tenant buildings. To improve the delivery of hot water, D’MAND CIRC operates on an as needed basis, minimizing radiant heat loss and pump run times. This greatly enhances the overall efficiency of water heating systems for hotels, and lowers natural gas consumption as well as heating costs by up to 30 percent. The installation of D’MAND CIRC can also assist in a building’s LEED certification. “We’ve incorporated D’MAND CIRC into all of our buildings and immediately saw a significant energy savings reflected...

WALTHAM, MASS.—American DG Energy Inc., a leading on site utility offering clean electricity, heat, hot water and cooling solutions to hospitality facilities, is now operating a combined heat and power (CHP) system at the Doubletree Guest Suites Boston, an all-suite hotel. Revenue from the project is estimated at $1.3 million over the 15-year agreement. In December 2010, American DG Energy began producing clean energy in the form of space heat and domestic hot water at the Doubletree Hotel. The energy is produced with a 75 kW combined heat and power system, located at the hotel but owned and operated by...