CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Reel Mowers, Etc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Reel Mowers specializes in reel mower sales. The company’s quiet, non-polluting manual reel mowers provide a superior scissors cut, save money, and are safer and easier to maintain than power mowers. Reel mowers are available in different sizes. Reel Mowers, Etc. also sells other products including blade sharpening kits, wagons, garden cultivators, compost bins, and grass catchers. For golf course putting greens, the company offers several mower styles. For additional information, call (888) 384-1033, e-mail marjorieking@reelmowersetc.com, or...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a specialist in environmentally safe and sustainable on-site furniture refinishing, upholstery and armoire modifications, has added new environmentally-friendly materials to its Touch Textiles fabrics brand. The new line includes a range of 100 percent recycled fabrics finished with GreenShield, a Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) recognized, low fluorocarbon treatment that uses two-thirds less chemicals without compromising the durability, moisture resistance, stain resistance or nonflammable qualities of the fabric. In recent years, the industry has seen a massive increase in the use and demand for eco-friendly textiles. Close to 12 billion pounds of post-consumer textile waste ends...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—United Feather & Down will introduce its new branded Borghese bedding, gifts and accessories during the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show, November 8 to 10, in their private New York showroom located just across from Bryant Park. “Our showroom appeared as the best venue for an intimate, personal display of this unique opportunity to create a lifestyle impression within the hospitality industry,” says Stephen Palmer, co-president of United Feather & Down. “In addition, this is a first within the hospitality industry—a product line that truly marries the concept of beauty with sleep, to offer your customers an...

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.—Andrew Morgan Collection introduced an aromatherapy-infused, eco-friendly textile collection at the 2009 ISPA Conference & Expo. Andrew Morgan Collection is the first and only textile company in the United States to feature this advanced technological breakthrough where tiny polymeric microcapsule shells containing unique fragrances are infused into the textile manufacturer’s throws, scarves, robes, wraps and towels. Only through movement or touch do the capsules break and release the fragrance over a period of time. The aromatherapy collection features three fragrances to choose from including: Euphoria, a warm, herbal, Mediterranean bouquet designed to invigorate and refresh; Paradis, an aroma...

CINCINNATI—The Procter & Gamble Company has released its 2009 Sustainability Report titled “Designed to Matter.” The report outlines P&G’s progress in improving the environmental profile of products and operations and delivery of several new, sustainable product innovations. The report is available for viewing at www.pg.com/sustainability. “A fundamental reason why P&G has been in business for 172 years is the clarity and constancy of our company’s purpose—to touch and improve consumers’ lives with branded products and services,” said Bob McDonald, P&G chief executive and executive sponsor of sustainability. “To fulfill this purpose, we must grow responsibly and sustainably and ensure that...

EUGENE, ORE.—Sustainable Foodservice Consulting (SFC), publisher of www.sustainablefoodservice.com, announced the launch of its new blog, The Sustainable Shift Drink. The blog, accessible at www.sustainablefoodservice.com/blog, covers a variety of topics concerning sustainability in the foodservice industry, including local and organic food, energy efficiency, green foodservice products, innovative restaurants, industry trends, national news and more. The blog offers commentary on current issues, advice on foodservice operations, features guest writers and allows readers to post their comments. “There are literally thousands of food blogs out there and quite a few people writing about the foodservice industry, but this will be the only...

HORSHAM, PA.—Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”) in the United States, will be exhibiting at the 2009 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) in New York City from November 8 to 10. Green Key is among the first programs of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices. The show is being held at the Javits Center; Green Key will be exhibiting at Booth No. 2578. Those attending the show can visit Green Key to: • Learn more about the Green Key program...

NIANTIC, CONN.—INNCOM International Inc., based here, and Exceptional Innovation (EI) of Columbus, Ohio, announce a joint partnership that will give hoteliers a one-stop shop for integrated hotel technology solutions. As part of the partnership, INNCOM will incorporate its guestroom-control systems (which include digital thermostats and fully integrated energy management, lighting control and communication systems) with EI software (featuring multiple graphical user interfaces and dashboards for all aspects of a hotel’s infrastructure). The joint solution connects all guest-facing control systems with integrated on- and off-site amenities and the hotel’s front- and back-of-house systems to equip the hotel with energy-management capabilities...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper announced that its Birmingham, Alabama, office has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star, the national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. WattStopper improved its energy performance when remodeling the facility, which had previously contained both office and warehouse space. The warehouse half was transformed into offices, and the whole building was upgraded. By managing energy strategically across the entire facility, the company held its energy consumption at pre-remodel levels despite increasing the connected load and intensifying the use of its building. The Energy Star designation signifies that the building’s energy performance...

ALSIP—Litetronics International, Inc. has expanded its Spiral-PAR collection with the addition of 9-watt PAR20 and 23-watt PAR38 lamps. The 9-watt PAR20 replaces a 35-watt halogen lamp, and the 23-watt PAR38 replaces a 90-watt halogen lamp. Both are available in 2700K, 3500K, and 4100K. All three 23-watt PAR38 models and the 2700K 9-watt PAR20 are Energy Star qualified. “These new additions to the Spiral-PAR family provide our customers with more energy-efficient choices when searching for a PAR replacement lamp,” said Bob Sorensen, vice president of marketing of Litetronics International. “Our customers have successfully used Spiral-PAR lamps to reduce energy costs in...