BURBANK, CALIF.—Steril-Aire, Inc. announces that it has signed an agreement with SANYO North America Corporation to distribute the new SANYO professional Air Washer Plus, an air purification system that uses electrolyzed water technology to suppress airborne bacteria, allergens, particulates, odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Steril-Aire, a leader in providing green, sustainable solutions for indoor air quality and energy efficiency, will initially distribute the product through its extensive network of trained representatives and distributors in the United States and Canada, with plans to roll out the program to Latin America. The professional Air Washer Plus is the first system of its...

HASTINGS, MINN.—The Loyalton Group announced that the Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners—North America (ASFONA) has chosen The Loyalton Group as an Associate Member, and appointed The Loyalton Group’s director of client services, Scott Kurtz, as an Honorary Board Member. Founded in 1996, The Loyalton Group assists commercial and industrial businesses with identifying and securing deregulated energy sources to include daily invoice and utility expense management, budgeting, facility optimization and sustainability consulting. “Optimizing energy efficiency and lowering energy usage and associated costs is a priority for the hotel industry today,” stated John Shingler, president of ASFONA. “In speaking with Scott,...

HILLSDALE, MICH.—Alsons Corp., a leading manufacturer of distinctively-styled shower products, has partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its WaterSense program. Alsons announced that 40 of its shower head and hand shower SKUs have received the new WaterSense certification. The WaterSense label provides trade professionals and consumers with the assurance that select shower heads and hand showers are at least 20 percent more water-efficient than the current federal standard of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm), flowing at a pressure of 80 pounds per square inch (psi). To receive the label, qualified shower heads and hand showers must be...

AURORA, OHIO—For the second year in a row, TCP, Inc. has been named Energy Star Partner of the Year for Lighting Product Manufacturers by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). The company is recognized for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy efficient lighting products, including compact fluorescent (CFL) and LED lamps for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The award also acknowledges TCP’s work to educate consumers about the energy saving benefits associated with using energy efficient lighting products. “Today, EPA is recognizing TCP for taking the lead in addressing...

WAIKIKI, OAHU—Building on its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and being “green,” the 1,310-room Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has installed a new gridsmart solar panel lighting system in its outdoor parking lot, reducing its power consumption from 30,000 watts a day to 12,000 watts a day. The gridsmart solar lighting technology harnesses solar energy to power more than 45 percent of the needed electricity to run the lights at night. “We continue to seek ways in which we as hoteliers and community members can do our part in protecting our environment,” said Chris Tatum, general manager of...

PORTLAND, ORE.—GleenGlass LLC, a manufacturer of recycled glass surfaces, recently completed recycled glass bathroom vanities and reception counters for The Oxford Hotel in Bend, Ore. Inspired by the cosmopolitan mountain town of Bend, The Oxford Hotel was designed and built to incorporate local, environmentally friendly products that reflect the ambience of the Cascade Mountains and Central Oregon region. GleenGlass was selected to create handcrafted recycled glass vanities that would capture the look and feel of a high desert river. “The goal of The Oxford Hotel’s vanity design was to provide a surface that was clear and would have enough...

SAN DIEGO—Cali Bamboo, a premier manufacturer of green building materials for residential and commercial projects made entirely from bamboo, announced it will offer the world’s first bamboo dimensional lumber, Lumboo. The newly engineered offering replaces traditional lumber and provides customers with products that possess greater strength, density, sustainability and termite resistance while also being a cost effective option. “Lumboo has been in the works for more than five years, and we’re excited to offer customers an affordable and environmentally-friendly choice,” said Tanner Haigwood, COO and vice president of Cali Bamboo. “Not only is it made from 100 percent compressed bamboo,...

NEW YORK—FoodBizSupply.com has become the first nationwide, online source for the GreenBox pizza box, environmentally friendly pizza to-go packaging available to pizzerias, restaurants, cafeterias, and foodservice companies. Designed by e.c.o. Inc. the patented GreenBox has received extensive traditional and social media coverage, including a positive review on Twitter from actor Ashton Kutcher and a YouTube video with more than 800,000 viewings. The GreenBox is made in America from 100 percent recycled post-consumer content. The box top perforates into four rectangular “plates,” eliminating the need for paper plates or the energy/water usage from cleaning regular plates after the meal. The...

SAN DIEGO—HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a leading single-source supplier to the hospitality industry, announced the launch of its dedicated Hospitality Sales Organization to focus on the unique needs of hospitality customers. “We are committed to the hospitality industry and the new sales organization was a natural next step to add value to our customers’ experiences,” said Anesa Chaibi, president of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance. “Despite the tough economic conditions facing the industry, we have stayed the course with our strategic investments to serve our customers, and it has paid off, as we grow our business and capture market share.” The...

NIANTIC, CONN.—INNCOM International Inc. announced that its automated guestroom systems played a lead role in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification of the Yountville, Calif.-based Bardessono Hotel, Restaurant and Spa. LEED Platinum, the highest designation of its kind by the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizes sustainable and environmentally friendly building designs, including hotels. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in six key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. The 62-room Bardessono, a luxury boutique hotel distinguished...