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With thousands of announcements each year regarding new green products and services, it is important to have one “go to” news source. Green Lodging News includes product news and much more. Got news to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or contact him by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Articles posted in the Vendor News section are press releases submitted by vendors and/or their public relations representatives. They are occasionally written by the editor.

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With thousands of announcements each year regarding new green products and services, it is important to have one “go to” news source. Green Lodging News includes product news and much more. Got news to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or contact him by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Articles posted in the Vendor News section are press releases submitted by vendors and/or their public relations representatives. They are occasionally written by the editor.

Cal Springs Adds Line of Biodegradable Plastic Water Bottles

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIF.—Cal Springs, the maker of BioGreen Bottles, an environmentally innovative plastic water bottle that is completely biodegradable once its drinking days are over, has recently announced the release of the Hollywood Bottle, the newest addition to their eco-friendly water bottle line. The Hollywood Bottle offers a sleek, contoured design and comes in a variety of colors. Although new in size and shape, the Hollywood Bottle is made of the same reusable, recyclable and biodegradable material that made BioGreen Bottles a popular choice. The bottles are lightweight and safe for kids to handle, making them a practical, green...

Kaba Lodging Systems Introduces Two ‘Green’ Keycard Types

MONTREAL, QUEBEC—To celebrate Earth Day, Kaba Lodging Systems (KLS) is introducing two types of environmentally-friendly keycards today. The “green keys” are made either from 100 percent recycled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic or from polylactide acid (PLA) plastic. The high-performance PLA is made from a corn byproduct and is both recyclable and biodegradable. Both key types function like traditional magnetic stripe keycards, carrying important information such as a guest’s room number, duration of the stay, and an encrypted lock access code recorded onto track three. A leading global electronic lock provider, KLS expects hotels will be receptive to these green keys....

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Releases 2009 Catalog

SAN DIEGO—HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a leading distributor of maintenance products and operating supplies, announced the release of its 2009 catalog (Volume 59) containing 20,000 stocked maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products. The catalog also features the company’s value-added services. The annually produced catalog has more than 1,600 pages of products, trade tips and technical information to help customers find what they need quickly. The catalog is also available at www.hdsupplysolutions.com in a fully searchable version. “Now more than ever in these tough economic times, our customers are looking to us to provide them with choices,” said Anesa...

Air Cycle Announces Launch of Greener Results Consulting Division

BROADVIEW, ILL.—Air Cycle Corp. recently announced the creation of its new environmental consulting division, Greener Results. Greener Results is a consulting group that works with its clients to assess their needs, improve their environmental programs, and help them get credit for their environmental achievements. Greener Results’ goal is to help all of its clients improve their environmental performance, while simultaneously saving money and improving marketability. Air Cycle has long been an industry leader in lamp recycling, featuring the industry standard for drum-top crushing, the Bulb Eater, and it has expanded its services over time to include additional universal wastes, such...

Glen Raven Launches Recycling Program For Sunbrella Fabrics

GLEN RAVEN, N.C.—Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC has created a recycling program for Sunbrella fabrics, the company’s brand for awnings, furniture and boating. Sunbrella fabrics returned to Glen Raven will find new life in a variety of products ranging from felt used for car insulation and protective padding for sports equipment to decorative applications such as outdoor rugs. “For more than 20 years, Glen Raven has reclaimed Sunbrella fiber and fabric waste resulting from the manufacturing process, but this is the first time we have offered recycling to our customers and consumers,” said Randy Blackston, vice president of operations. “This...

Delta’s New DIAMOND Seal Technology Eliminates Contact with Potential Contaminants

INDIANAPOLIS—Delta Faucet Co. recently unveiled its patented DIAMOND Seal Technology, a new water delivery system that eliminates contact with potential metal contaminants such as brass, copper or lead, keeping water as pure as it entered the faucet. It also provides guaranteed protection from leaks and drips. Comprised of a next generation DIAMOND valve and InnoFlex waterways, the system reduces the number of potential leak points, simplifies installation and provides long lasting performance. “DIAMOND Seal Technology is the future of faucets,” said Rick Roetken, vice president of marketing, Delta Faucet Co. “The lead-free waterway system ensures that once the water enters the...

Audubon Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program Goes To South Africa

OTTAWA, ONTARIO—The Audubon Green Leaf Eco-Rating Program has entered into a partnership with Savannah Green Leaf of Johannesburg, South Africa, to deliver the Green Leaf Program to South Africa and surrounding countries. “We are incredibly excited to be helping George Nyathi and Savannah Green Leaf introduce our rating system to South Africa,” says Kevin Gallagher, president of Green Leaf Environmental. Savannah Green Leaf will be responsible for marketing and sales as well as the technical and administrative functions for the program in South Africa with the opportunity to take the program to other countries as well. “I’m looking forward to introducing...

American Standard Converts Bath, Kitchen Faucets to Meet New Lead-Free Standards

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—American Standard announced it has begun production of solid-brass faucets that comply with new lead-free regulations. Early next year, all American Standard residential lavatory and kitchen faucets will contain less than one quarter of one percent (0.25%) total lead content by weighted average, the new lead-free standard required by California and Vermont by 2010. “American Standard faucets have long used significantly less lead than other brands,” explained Dave Meisner, vice president and general manager of American Standard. “Through an innovative new brass alloy formulation that utilizes bismuth, the new faucets will have less lead while maintaining our hallmark quality,...

Valley Forge to Release Technical Bedding Specifications Book

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—Valley Forge Fabrics has introduced an innovative time-saving Technical Bedding Specifications book packaged in a new cover. It is the industry’s first of its kind Technical Bedding Specifications book. The 59-page book includes all details required for appropriate and varied customized bedding while showcasing ideas in artful and sophisticated combinations. “Designers and specifiers now have one central reference to help them prepare accurate bedding specifications for any item that could be on a guestroom bed,” says Diana Dobin, senior vice president of Valley Forge. “Complex and hard-to-illustrate ensembles for guestrooms, including box spring covers, dusters, bed scarves, bed...

Watt Stopper/Legrand Launches New Wall Box Controller

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—Watt Stopper/Legrand has launched a versatile 0-10 volt wall box controller that can be used to dim or switch lighting loads or raise and lower shades. The DRLV1 controller is the first such device to include an input allowing automatic control by an occupancy sensor when used for lighting control. The device is RF-enabled and is also the first 0-10 volt wall box controller that can be incorporated into a wireless scene control system. The DRLV1 is part of Watt Stopper’s line of Miro Controls, which includes wireless RF dimmers and scene controls. Wireless Miro reduces the cost...