CLEVELAND, OHIO—Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. and the Andersen Company have rolled out their new Enviro PLUS entrance mats. These mats feature carpet made with 100 percent post consumer recycled PET Polyester fiber reclaimed from plastic bottles, and rubber backing from recycled tires. “Sometimes green means less attractive—not so with Enviro Plus in two attractive patterns and eight designer colors,” states Martinson-Nicholls president, Dan Ruminski. Enviro Plus wipes off moisture and finer dirt particles while providing protection to floor surfaces. It may be used as a wiper mat in a three-mat entrance system, or for spill control and floor protection mat at water fountains,...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Vivaro Water as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Vivaro Water’s water delivery system utilizes advanced technology to purify water. A nine-stage process removes dirt particles, chlorine, chemicals, pesticides, metals and other solids. The appliance delivers fresh clean drinking water utilizing existing water sources and eliminates the need to store and handle bulky water jugs. Vivaro’s stand-alone, high tech, high gloss “appliance” takes up less space than the outdated bottled water coolers. They can be conveniently installed anywhere on the premises without permanent alterations to buildings. The...

MIAMI—Salt Lake City, Utah-based Control4, a provider of automated guestroom solutions for new and existing hotels and resorts, is working with MTech, a leading provider of guest response and work flow automation solutions, to enhance its product and improve guest service for its hotel clients around the United States. Control4 Suite Systems has been integrated with MTech’s HotSOS (pronounced “hot sauce”) in what Control4 officials call a door-to-drapes guestroom solution for anything from room lighting to temperature control to bellman’s requests, valet services and concierge services. “Virtually anything a guest needs is at his or her fingertips in real-time when...

LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Simple, effective, visible green programs are among the easiest ways to send a message of corporate social responsibility. CynerGreen, a leading authority on sustainable hydration solutions in the hospitality industry, has launched Bottle Free programs designed for hotels and resorts. Becoming a Bottle Free hotel or resort is simple. By eliminating the purchase and distribution of plastic water bottles in retail areas, guestrooms, conference services, back of the house, and replacing them with a reusable solution, a hotel can become certified Bottle Free. This year alone, more than 73 billion beverage cans and plastic water...

PETERBOROUGH, ON.—Green Seal, one of North America’s largest green certification organizations, notified Enviro-Solutions that eight of the manufacturer’s cleaning products have met the organization’s new green criteria: Green Certified GS 37-4th Edition. Enviro-Solutions is a leading manufacturer of professional cleaning products and has been manufacturing only environmentally responsible products for more than 15 years. According to Mike Sawchuk, general manager and vice president of Enviro-Solutions, the company now has greatest number of products and SKUs certified green in the cleaning industry. Close to 40 of the company’s products, which range from floor and carpet cleaning products, all-purpose...

MURRIETA, CALIF.—Green Globe International, Inc., the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with UAE-based Farnek Avireal to utilize the Green Globe brand, an internationally recognized certification label in the tourism and hospitality industry, covering tourism properties within 20 different countries throughout the Middle East. More than 800 businesses in 50 countries have so far received the paperless Web-based Green Globe Certification (GGC), and it is the only one globally in compliance with ISO17021. The GGC is a leading worldwide sustainability certification for tourism businesses and the Green Globe Index tool allows clients...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. announced it has been named to the 2009/2010 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), an international stock portfolio that evaluates corporate performance using economic, environmental, and social criteria. This is the fifth year in a row that Whirlpool has been named to a Dow Jones Sustainability Index. “We are proud to be recognized by one of the world’s most comprehensive reviews of sustainable business practices for five consecutive years,” said Jeff M. Fettig, Whirlpool Corporation’s chairman and CEO. “Our ability to be included on this Index stems from the efforts of Whirlpool employees. I am proud of...

CINCINNATI—Cintas continues to build on its eco-friendly tailored line with the addition of The Momentum Suiting Collection. The stretch, wrinkle-resistant fabric is made using a 54/42/4 blend of recycled polyester, wool and Lycra. The recycled polyester is comprised of 13 recycled plastic water bottles. While eco-friendly, this high-end collection offers an ideal combination of sophistication and long-wearing performance. It can be laundered at home, saving employees approximately $1,000 in dry-cleaning costs each year. The collection is available in black, charcoal and navy. Go to Cintas.

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Verde International as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Verde offers chemical-free, natural mineral cleaners for every application. Its products include an All Surface Pro Cleaner, Odor & Dust Control, Super Degreaser, and Concrobium Mold Control. The company’s concentrated powders are more economical for storage and shipping versus liquid solutions containing mostly water. Because Verde’s products include no soaps or detergents, no rinsing is required. To learn more, call David Schwartz at (954) 530-3728, ext. 16, e-mail davids@verdeii.com, or go to www.verdeii.com.

UPLAND, CALIF.—Green Suites International announced that it is now offering the new Sonoma Soap Company amenity collection in waste-reducing paper bottles. The environmentally sound packaging is fully collapsible and leaves behind, on average, only 1 percent of product after use compared to plastic bottles which contain 20 percent to 30 percent leftover product. The result is each guest needing less product to get an ample amount and ultimately means a reduction in waste, energy, and shipping materials. The soaps contain vegetable base and are also packaged using water-based inks that are cured with non-threatening UV rays. The product inside the...