CHICAGO—PrefabPads, LLC, a U.S.-based manufacturing and distribution company, is celebrating a successful launch one year after debuting their My Cabin tiny homes in North America. The first production facility, located in Waukegan, Ill., has experienced a busy year building and shipping 21 units to homeowners and businesses across the country. My Cabin, a Latvian prefabricated home manufacturing company recognized for its striking Scandinavian design and versatility of living space, has quickly established a reputation in the tiny home market in the U.S. as demand continues to grow in western and southern states. “We are thrilled with the initial success of My Cabin in...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. announced the launch of its first combined lead-, PFOA- and PFOS-reducing filter integrated into Elkay bottle filling stations and faucets for schools, hospitals, airports and other commercial and residential applications. “As more is learned about the serious health effects of forever chemicals on people and as regulations evolve, we’re pleased to expand our certified filtration to PFOA and PFOS, two of the most prevalent per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) chemicals,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “This filter offers a tremendous option for our customers looking to provide...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, announced it has again earned a place on the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). Ecolab ranks on both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for its continued competitive sustainability performance. Out of more than 13,800 companies invited to participate, Ecolab is one of roughly 300 companies across all sectors and one of 26 companies in the chemical sector named to...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to The Wall Street Journal’s list of the Best-Managed Companies for the third consecutive year. The ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate effectiveness, based upon five principles: customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength. “At Trane Technologies, we believe that bold ambition drives action, impact, and results. We’re honored to be recognized by The Wall Street Journal and the Drucker Institute as one of the Best-Managed Companies for a third consecutive year, validating continued strong financial performance and meaningful progress on our sustainability commitments,” said...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Arte to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Wallcoverings” category. Since its founding in 1981, Arte has combined passion for design and a drive for technological innovation in elegant wallcoverings that complement a range of interiors, from sumptuous classic to minimalist avant-garde. With hundreds of designs in thousands of colors, Arte’s award-winning wallcoverings reflect a rich range of elegance, style and taste for every type and style of project, backed by outstanding dedication to customer service and an extensive sampling program. Having achieved the international, officially recognized carbon neutral label, Arte’s mission...

DUBAI, U.A.E.—WebBeds has partnered with BeCause—a sustainability technology start-up transforming how companies in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data—to scale up the number of properties tagged as “eco-certified” on WebBeds booking platforms. BeCause will enable WebBeds to automatically match hotels in its database to those with Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GTSC) credentials (currently 49 recognized standards). Individual properties that meet GTSC criteria will receive an eco-friendly identifier on WebBeds’ booking platforms, which travel trade partners can use to book hotel stays for the end traveler aligned with their values on sustainability. Daryl Lee, WebBeds CEO said, “Partnering...

MILWAUKEE—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. was named by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. Zurn Elkay ranked No. 78 overall and No. 1 in the state of Wisconsin of the 600 companies making the list. “Being recognized as one of the most responsible companies in America for the fourth consecutive year is a testament to the strength of our ESG (environmental, social and governance) efforts and validation of our guiding principle: simply Doing the Right Thing,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “Clean water is the most important natural resource in...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year and the North America Index for the thirteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of November 27, 2023), with a perfect score of 100 in the Resource Efficiency and Circularity category. The Dow Jones Sustainability World Index represents the top 10 percent of the 2,500 largest companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI) based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria. The North...

MAGNOLIA, ARK.—Southern Aluminum, a leading provider of sustainable furniture solutions for the hospitality sector, announced its ninth consecutive year as a MindClick Sustainability Leader. This prestigious recognition solidifies Southern Aluminum’s commitment to sustainability in the hospitality supply chain. MindClick, a pioneering platform for sustainable supply chain sourcing, has awarded Southern Aluminum with its top Sustainability Leader status for consistently aligning with the highest standards of eco-friendly practices in its manufacturing processes. The MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) was created through the Hospitality Sustainable Purchasing Consortium in collaboration with Marriott International, the US Green Building Council, design firms, purchasing agents, sustainability...

LAS VEGAS—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, announced that it donated 1,620 toilet paper rolls and 3,168 tissue boxes to the Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition. “When Sofidel reached out to us, we were beyond excited to create this partnership,” said Kairi Pangelinan, Health Educator, Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition. “We are so honored for Sofidel to give families necessities for a clean and happy life. Sofidel staff were incredible to work with and made everything an easy process. The Nevada Statewide Maternal and Child Health Coalition looks forward to...