CHICAGO—Cintas Corp. introduced the Full Circle Eco Polo, a “green” polo made from a recycled polyester/eco-charcoal blend. At the end of its lifecycle, the garment can be recycled into new material, creating a closed-loop system and helping organizations to further enhance their green apparel programs. “Our new polo is one of the most sustainable garments available,” said Todd McKeown, vice president of Hospitality at Cintas. “It keeps water bottles out of landfills and helps reduce resource exhaustion and global warming. This is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to show they’re serious about combating the environmental impact of their operations.” Fifty percent...

HORSHAM, PA.—Cvent, a provider of online event management, meeting site selection and Web survey solutions, announced a partnership with Green Key Global to help the more than 65,000 monthly meeting planner users of the company’s online site selection and sourcing tool, the Cvent Supplier Network, plan green meetings and events. Through the “Environmentally Friendly” filter on the Cvent Supplier Network and Green Key ratings on venue profiles, meeting planners can easily research, identify and do business with Green Key-certified hotels and hotel meeting facilities in the United States and Canada. “We are always looking for ways to enhance the Cvent...

PLYMOUTH, MINN.—Advance now offers vacuums that meet the requirements for sustainable cleaning equipment specified by the Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Rating System (LEED-EBOM). Advance vacuums that can contribute points to LEED certification include Adgility XP backpack vacuums and Spectrum upright vacuums. The Adgility XP and Spectrum vacuums have been awarded the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Seal of Approval and operate with a sound level of less than 70 dBA, both of which are requirements for vacuums under the LEED-EBOM program. The purchase of green cleaning equipment is a prerequisite to Indoor...

ORLANDO, FLA.—The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) has partnered with Safety Source Productions to offer two new training videos on important topics for all hospitality operations—bed bugs and sexual harassment. Based in Southern California, Safety Source Productions delivers video training programs, e-learning, and interactive training for dozens of industries, including hospitality. Bed Bugs: Facts & Prevention is a 12-minute DVD developed to meet the training needs of housekeepers, maintenance employees, and property managers. The program raises awareness of this critical issue and provides information to help employees detect, manage, and prevent bed bug infestations. Sexual Harassment: What Managers Need...

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—Concept Amenities announced that Gary Coward will be a speaker and presenter at the Environmental Plastics Solutions Conference, September 20 to 21, 2010 at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, Calif. The two-day conference, which will feature technology innovators and scientists, will explore the latest developments in plastics sustainability, biodegradation testing, international demand and competition, legislation, developments in biodigestors and plastics of the future. President of sales, and company co-founder at Concept Amenities, Coward will represent the manufacturing sector of the hospitality industry, long considered a sizeable contributor to landfill waste. As a leading supplier of hotel...

PHILADELPHIA—A new, completely natural pest control product for use by pest management professionals to control cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, flies and more than a dozen other pests is now available from FMC Professional Solutions, a business unit of FMC Corp. Introduced earlier this year, Topia insecticide features a proprietary blend of natural oils with well-documented insecticidal properties. Available in a 17-oz. aerosol can, Topia is a water-based product that delivers contact control of many structural pests. “Topia is a breakthrough insecticide product—the first completely natural, water-based insecticide from FMC,” said Chris Bowley, product manager for FMC Professional Solutions. “Pest management professionals...

NEW ALBANY, MISS.—Master-Bilt, manufacturer of a full line of premier commercial refrigeration systems, introduces its new Master-Chill MBC model reach-in and undercounter blast chillers/freezers. These models join the existing Master-Chill roll-in and pass-thru versions. The MBC series self-contained units are designed to rapidly and uniformly decrease the temperature of hot foods to either a chilled or frozen state. The rapid temperature reduction enhances food safety, increases storage life and improves production efficiency. Master-Bilt’s new MBC Series features the newest patented technology in blast chillers/freezers with the Food Identification Controller (F.I.C.).  F.I.C. automatically adjusts blast chilling cycles with its single multi-sensor...

KENNER, LA.—Pellerin Milnor announced that fans may now log onto Facebook to receive the latest photos, information, and participate in discussions on its products. By clicking on the “like” button next to Pellerin Milnor Corporation’s profile, one will benotified when new content is updated on the page. Like Milnor, several other laundry manufacturers have looked to social networking to cultivate a constant and international presence on Facebook, which is arguably the most influential social network today. “There is no doubt that Facebook has become an international phenomenon,” Milnor’s marketing coordinator Katie Pellerin said. “In just six years, this website has influenced...

NEW YORK—FoodBizSupply.com, an online leader for quality sustainable foodservice supply and to-go packaging, announced the availability of ConServe gloves on the company’s retail site. Manufactured by FoodHandler, the compostable gloves provide foodservice operators and handlers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic, polyethylene and other harmful materials. “The foodservice industry is slowly, yet increasingly becoming more eco-conscious and ConServe gloves is a clear, responsible choice for companies that want to reduce waste, avoid landfills and lessen their carbon footprint,” said Rosetta Mitchell, CEO, FoodBizSupply.com. “Implementing the use of ConServe  gloves in any establishment is an easy, yet significant step toward going...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Ninety-three golfers teed up to fight cancer at the second annual Jerry Maahs Memorial Golf Outing benefiting the American Cancer Society. The benefit, held at Scenic View Country Club in Slinger, Wis., raised more than $5,000. Alto-Shaam, in turn, matched the funds raised at the outing for a total of more than $11,000 for the American Cancer Society. In addition to the golfers, 24 hole sponsors, including local businesses, corporate vendors, and foodservice publications, helped raise money to fight cancer. “The outpouring of support from everyone has been astounding,” said Steve Maahs, president and COO of Alto-Shaam, and Jerry...