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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.

MTS Offers Continuing Education Units to its Design Customers

TEMPERANCE, MICH.—MTS, a leading manufacturer of premium seating for the hospitality industry, announced it is now able to offer to customers within the architectural and design communities the ability to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Through its partnership with the GREENGUARD® Environmental Institute, MTS will conduct continuing education courses for key partners and customers at their locations or events. The continuing education course, “Healthy Indoor Air Quality by Design,” is designed to teach participants to understand the impact of indoor air pollution on human health. Participants will also be able to identify sources of indoor air pollutants and view...

Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters Awarded Energy Star Designation

PEACHTREE CITY, GA.—Rinnai Corp., the world’s largest gas appliance manufacturer and leading tankless water heater manufacturer, announced that six models from its line of tankless water heaters have earned the U.S. Department of Energy’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s exclusive Energy Star rating for energy efficiency, including its flagship models, the R94LS and R75LS. Rinnai’s Energy Star qualified products highlight the company’s ongoing commitment to the development and adoption of new energy-efficient technologies, which provide its customers with choices that are both economically and environmentally responsible. “Water heating presently accounts for 15.5 percent of national residential energy consumption, making it the...

Planet Minder Introduces Water-Saving ShowerMinder

VENTURA, CALIF.—Planet Minder LLC introduces ShowerMinder, a product invented to help hotels dramatically save water, energy, money and reduce greenhouse gases by lowering hotel guests’ shower time. ShowerMinder, similar to the highly successful towel/linen reuse programs, invites hotel guests to participate in the conservation of valuable natural resources by asking them to be mindful of their showering time. ShowerMinder runs a “Perfect 8 Minute Shower” program, and by using a timed and universally understood green, yellow and red lighting sequence, simply informs guests when the “Perfect 8 Minute Shower” time has elapsed and encourages them to end their shower and...

Besa Lighting Introduces Complete Low Voltage Monorail System

BLACKLICK, OHIO—Besa Lighting has introduced a low voltage monorail system with a broad range of pendant and spotlight options and accessories. The heart of the 12V monorail system is a new ultra-low profile rail that is hand bendable, but with enough “memory” to sustain its shape for a variety of configurations. Four- and eight-foot sections are available in either bronze or satin nickel finish, and are field-cuttable to meet exact specifications. Surface-mounted and remote electronic and magnetic transformer configurations are offered. The 300-watt ratings support up to six 50-watt or eight 35-watt low voltage lighting elements. The Besa monorail system...

Bekaert Specialty Films Deemed Climate Action Leader

SAN DIEGO—Bekaert Specialty Films, LLC announced it has received the status of Climate Action Leader by the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), the country’s most rigorous voluntary greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting program. The company’s carbon footprint, which was defined earlier this year, had to be verified by independent auditors Bureau Veritas before being accepted by CCAR. Bekaert Specialty Films’ carbon footprint is published on CCAR’s website. Bekaert Specialty Films saw the reporting of its worldwide GHG emissions as a clear step forward in its commitment to environmental stewardship. With more and more companies and homeowners installing energy-saving products, consumers are...

EcoGreenHotel Contracted by INNovative Hotel Management for Sustainability Program

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J.—EcoGreenHotel has been contracted by the Hampton Inn in Easton, Pa., to establish a sustainability program. The Hampton Inn, managed by Lorrie Miller, has chosen to begin its green hotel initiative with EcoGreenHotel’s “Sustainability Support Program.” This program evaluates the sustainability of a property and then sets in motion the actions to further progress its eco-friendly standing. The green hotel program began earlier this month. The Hampton Inn Easton features 97 guestrooms, including suites and is connected to the Lotus Conference Center. The Lotus Conference Center provides more than 3,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is...

Green Lodging News Adds Southern Aluminum as Directory Partner

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Southern Aluminum as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. Southern Aluminum created the “lightweight trend” for tables more than 30 years ago. The company’s tables are lightweight, durable, and recyclable. Southern Aluminum offers a variety of tables including banquet tables, folding tables, training tables, picnic tables, and more. Each order is custom-made to the customer’s specifications, color choice and leg options. In 2006, Southern Aluminum was the recipient of the Evergreen Award by the GSA National Furniture Center. For more information on Southern Aluminum, go to www.gotgreentables.com, e-mail...

Green Lodging News Adds Sonitec Case Study to Website

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Green Lodging News has added a new case study to its Vendor Case Studies section. The case study focuses on the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, D.C., and how Sonitec’s Vortisand filter was able to solve its cooling tower sludge problem. Massive amounts of the nasty stuff were detected in the chiller tubes, and the 12-inch system feeder pipe as well. The filtering apparatus on line proved ineffective at combating the problem, prompting management to seek out expert consultation. Patrick Payne of Boland Trane teamed up with Denny Alexander of Armstrong Filtration (provider of cost-effective filtration solutions based in Winchester, Va.)...

Quartz Surface Maker CaesarStone Adds to Collection That Contains Recycled Materials

VAN NUYES, CALIF.—CaesarStone, a quartz surface manufacturer, is now offering six different colors that contain recycled materials. CaesarStone’s Carbone, Marrone, Ruby Reflections, Quartz Reflections, Smoky Ash and Chocolate Truffle colors all have the distinction of being part of this collection. Ruby and Quartz Reflections have been two of CaesarStone’s colors for the past several years. The colors contain post-consumer recycled glass. Carbone and Marrone colors both contain recycled CaesarStone material. These wondrous colors are created by taking remnants from fabricators after production and mixing in new CaesarStone material. These two shades are only available in New York, the Northwest or...

Publication Laud’s LED Expert Smart Candle’s Success

MINNEAPOLIS—Smart Candle, the Minnesota-based manufacturer and distributor of Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology products throughout The Americas, has been selected as a 2008 Small Business Success Story by Twin Cities Business, a leading business publication in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. The award was presented during a recognition dinner on January 15, 2009, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis. Award recipients were selected from a statewide pool of applicants based on criteria that included the ability to detect and act upon opportunities; perseverance, energy, marketing savvy and managerial skill. “We are proud to have been recognized by Twin Cities Business,...