MIAMI—Cradle to Cradle, the highly regarded design paradigm that qualifies products by their eco-effectiveness, has bestowed Bio-Glass with its Silver Certification. “Coverings ETC has developed a valuable, ecologically-intelligent product made from 100 percent recycled content that can easily be recycled by the final customer as well. Bio-Glass has no colorants or other additives. Following its use, Bio-Glass can be placed into the same recycling containers as drink bottles,” said Steve Bolton, senior consultant of MBDC, the environmental consulting and design firm that developed Cradle to Cradle design. Bio-Glass surface material is at the heart of Coverings ETC’s mission to...

CHICAGO—Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, announced that the firm has completed work on Hotel Felix, Chicago’s first hotel designed to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. Originally designed in 1926, the former Hotel Wacker has given way to the redeveloped Hotel Felix, suitably positioned in one of the nation’s leading “green” cities. The property now boasts an innovative, eco-friendly boutique hotel with efficiencies and key design elements inspired by natural elements, while lessening environmental impact. Additionally, the 12-story eco-friendly boutique hotel features a lobby bar...

CHICAGO—Traulsen’s new quick chiller moves food quickly and safely from serving temperature to storing temperature. Food is chilled rapidly and safely through the temperature Danger Zone (from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to below 41 degrees Fahrenheit) to prolong the freshness of ingredients and reduce spoilage of product. The quick chiller has INTELA-TRAUL microprocessor control for precise temperature maintenance, reliability and simple operation. “The Traulsen quick chiller is designed to chill its entire capacity in as little time as possible,” said John Davis, business development manager, Traulsen. “Food safety is a priority, and the INTELA-TRAUL microprocessor control can help ensure compliance with...

MOONACHIE, N.J.—Adding to its expansive line of energy efficient lamping solutions for lighting specifiers, BULBRITE introduces Color Changing LED Step Lights as an addition to its existing full line of LED Step Lights. BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative light bulbs and energy efficient lamping solutions for the residential, commercial and specification markets. Ideal for installations in restaurants, nightclubs, homes, theaters and many other spaces, BULBRITE’s Color Changing LED Step Lights are designed and engineered to allow users to flow through multiple colors at a speed of their choice or freeze on any color desired. The colors...

ROCKVILLE, MD.—Jonathan Nehmer + Associates (JN+A), an international hospitality Architecture and Project Management firm, and HVScompass, a global hospitality Interior Design firm, announced that their custom-designed corporate headquarters has been designated LEED Silver by the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). The companies moved to 7361 Calhoun Place, Suite 310 in Rockville, Md., in July 2008. The firms’ staff designed the new 12,500-square-foot space. Some of the sustainable design elements and activities include: • Savings in lighting power 35 percent below the required standard through high-efficiency light fixtures, without compromise to lighting integrity.• Maximized energy performance in new mechanical systems.• During...

LAS VEGAS—INNCOM International Inc. and Enseo Inc. unveiled a new technology at the HD 2009 Expo & Conference that expands the reach of a luxury lodging experience from a select few guestrooms to all guestrooms while keeping things affordable for a hotel property. The joint solution taps both companies’ technological ability to provide in-room control to guests via the guestroom TV remote device. Through the TV, guests can makes changes to in-room temperatures, change light settings, signal “do not disturb” or “make up room” at their doorway, and other popular service requests. Enseo, a privately held company in Richardson, Texas,...

ERIE, PA.—Zurn Engineered Water Solutions has introduced three new high efficiency 1.28 gallon-per-flush two-piece tank toilets, with 3-inch-high performance gravity siphon jet flushing technology. The EcoVantage Z5535, Z5545, and Z5555 water closets offer commercial grade performance. Designed with a powerful siphon jet flushing action, the bowl offers a large water surface and a 2-and-1/8-inch fully glazed trapway. The toilets are available in elongated, round front, and elongated ADA. The EcoVantage series of water conserving toilets provide significant water savings without sacrificing performance. For more information, visit www.zurn.com.

PORTLAND, ORE.—With a commitment to use less ink on business cards, to reduce the amount of CO2 generated when greeting callers and to slash the number of keystrokes needed to find the website, Meeting Strategies Worldwide is now MeetGreen. “The simple fact is,” says founder Nancy Wilson, “that after 15 years, we had to acknowledge that our company had outgrown its original name. It no longer captured the essence of our core business or the new directions in which we are moving.” Wilson and co-owner Amy Spatrisano earned notoriety for their pioneering efforts to bring green practices to the meetings industry....

TRYON, N.C.—Ozone Water Technologies has added the LaundrOzone LZB-UV to its product line. The LaundrOzone LZB-UV Series Ozone System utilizes Ultraviolet Ray (UV) technologies and ambient air as a gas feed to produce high quality ozone gas. The LaundrOzone LZB-UV is a new ozone generator aimed at giving any businesses with small laundries a viable source to reduce their gas, electric, and water consumption. LaundrOzone LZB-UV is designed for small industrial washer extractors up to 40lb/17kg capacity. Ozone Water Technologies, Inc. will be showing the LaundrOzone LZB-UV at the Clean Show at booth 4727. The event will be held June...

BOULDER, COLO.—Sustainable Travel International (STI), a global nonprofit leader in providing market-tested sustainability solutions for the tourism industry, announces the launch of STEP 2.0—its new version of the Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program. STEP 2.0, according to STI, is the world’s first comprehensive, global sustainable tourism eco-certification program offered by a nonprofit organization. The program is aligned with the minimum baseline Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC). “Now STEP 2.0 is applicable to tourism businesses of all sizes, including newcomers to sustainability, those wanting to improve their existing approach, and even businesses that have long-standing green programs,” explains Brian T. Mullis,...