OSCODA, MICH.—PROTECT-ALL Commercial Flooring, manufactured by Oscoda Plastics, Inc., has joined the ReSource Commercial Flooring Network (RCFN) as a Preferred Supplier. PROTECT-ALL joins a strategic group of manufacturers currently part of RCFN that include the industry’s most recognized brands of commercial flooring, accessories and installation products. “We are excited at the opportunity to be associated with the ReSource Network,” said John Rouse, Oscoda Plastics national sales manager. “Their members, who are some of the top commercial contractors in the country, can help us respond to the growing market demands for our environmentally-friendly flooring products.” PROTECT-ALL is a leading environmentally-friendly recycled vinyl...

LOS ANGELES—Staron Surfaces, a division of worldwide technology leader Samsung, was recently honored with the SCS Material Content Certification for seven of its surfacing products. The certification, issued by Scientific Certification Systems, a leader in certifying independent environmental claims, recognizes Staron for the use of recycled material in several of its acrylic surfacing options. The certification was awarded on the following Staron solid surface products: Staron Pebble Seastar—Minimum 5 percent pre-consumer recycled resin and chip content; Staron Aspen Mine—Minimum 10 percent pre-consumer recycled resin and chip content; Staron Aspen Snow—Minimum 10 percent pre-consumer recycled resin and chip content; Staron...

CHICAGO—Tornado Industries has introduced a new, advanced HEPA-filtered upright vacuum cleaner with several features normally found on much more expensive “business class” machines. The new CK 14/1 QD model is a 14-inch-wide machine made of durable polypropylene and metal materials. It features a double ball bearing motor for greater dependability and a Quick Draw (“QD”) system that allows fast, simple access to a variety of on-board tools and attachments. The new machine is specifically designed to clean health-care facilities, schools, hotels, commercial buildings and light industrial locations. “On top of all its features, we are especially pleased that this...

ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a leader in on-site environmentally safe, furniture refinishing and reupholstery services, has launched an awards program to honor and recognize sustainability within the hospitality industry. To qualify for the awards, hospitality organizations need to demonstrate a commitment to implementing environmentally-friendly practices that reduce their carbon footprint, and minimize landfill waste. The program recognizes companies that are demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, and is also designed to incentivize others to consider ways they can reduce their environmental impact. The Refinishing Touch has refurbished more than 1.5 million rooms of furniture to date, saving the equivalent of approximately two...

HILLSBORO, ORE.—Caroma, a leader in high efficiency toilets (HETs), urinals, and bathroom sinks, has increased its number of WaterSense Labeled toilets to 47, more than any manufacturer, according to the company. WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to make it easy for Americans to save water while protecting the environment. The WaterSense program is designed to identify high performance water efficient toilets that can preserve precious water resources by reducing water use in the home. Being WaterSense labeled means a toilet saves at least 20 percent more water than the current federal standard...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.—Worrell Water Technologies is offering its new HydroSecure II water purification system. For years, HydroSecure has been protecting the water of some of the United States government’s most secure facilities. The original system was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State and Secret Service following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, after terrorists were discovered under the U.S. Embassy in Rome in possession of cyanide and maps of the building’s water supply. HydroSecure was the only purification system that passed rigorous government testing using contaminants at extreme levels. As a result, it was placed in...

NORTH WALPOLE, N.H.—Len-Tex Corp., a leading manufacturer of commercial wallcoverings, has introduced three new Surface iQ Wallcovering patterns featuring its proprietary PCV-free technology. Rhapsody, Circuit and Iden offer stylish design options for interior walls while maintaining a cleaner, healthier environment. Asian-influenced Rhapsody exudes both harmony and energy with its crosshatch design that creates a rhythmic and captivating effect. Delicate detail combined with the accent shimmer of pearls and metallics provide a striking visual aesthetic for hospitality, spa or corporate settings. The geometric nature of Circuit’s design simulates elements of technology in a palette of 11 fresh colorways. Multiple print layers...

FALL RIVER, MASS.—Native Waters, LLC has introduced Native Water, a sustainable bottled water in environmentally friendly packaging. Locally sourced and packaged in biodegradable bottles, Native Water is 100 percent natural, organic and pure while making minimal environmental impact. Native Water is bottled in ENSO Bottles, a biodegradable PET plastic bottle. The bottles are produced with Ecopure, an additive added to the plastic manufacturing process that allows the bottles to be metabolized and neutralized on a microbial level, breaking down the plastic. ENSO bottles maintain the same physical properties and strengths as existing PET plastic bottles yet provide a more shelf...

SHEFFIELD, MASS.—Cypress Bath, Bed & Spa, a leading designer and manufacturer of luxury bathrobes, towels, slippers, and sheets for the global hospitality and spa industries, announced that Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa has chosen their environmentally-friendly Green Earth towel for property-wide use. A recently completed six-month pilot program by Gaia demonstrated credible and successful results to prove Cypress’ claim that the Green Earth towel provided energy savings, detergent use reductions and lowered water usage. “Loosely translated as Greek for ‘Mother Earth,’ Gaia is truly a special property, and a property founded on a vision of sustainability,” said Gene Faul,...

BOURNE, MASS.—Onset Computer Corp., a leading supplier of data loggers, announced that the company’s Web-based HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems are now compatible with NorthWrite, Inc.’s industry-leading Energy Expert software platform. The Energy Expert software converts raw building energy and environmental data collected with HOBO U30 Systems into sophisticated, graphical “smart models” that predict building energy consumption. The information, delivered over the Web, provides building managers, energy service consultants and others with easy-to-understand, real-time feedback on building energy use. “While we are able to provide our customers with instant access to energy and environmental data via Onset’s...