NIANTIC, CONN.—The luxurious Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz., has made the INNCOM Energy Management System (EMS) a key component of an extensive renovation project—a component which, thanks to a local energy rebate program, is even further ahead of schedule in paying for itself. Niantic-based INNCOM is a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing advanced guestroom control systems for the international hospitality industry. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa, which among many other features includes 492 spacious guestrooms, 70,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting space and 27 holes of championship golf, is...

MEMPHIS, TENN.—Home2 Suites by Hilton, Hilton’s new mid-tier extended-stay hotel concept, is utilizing state-of-the-art post-consumer recycled content carpeting by InterfaceFLOR, the largest modular carpet tile manufacturer in the world, to outfit its model prototype at the Memphis, Tenn. headquarters. The “Hip and Humble” brand intends to outfit each new location with a variety of eco-friendly design elements and flooring is one spotlighted area. “Home2 Suites is a brand that focuses on marrying style and value while remaining conscious of our environmental impact,” said Bill Duncan, global head, Brand Management. “InterfaceFLOR shares our commitment and has an excellent reputation for providing...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Mountain Woods Furniture as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. Mountain Woods Furniture, a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, has been committed to green manufacturing since 1991. The company offers a wide selection of American-made, unique log furniture and reclaimed wood designs. Custom pieces to the customer’s specifications are also available. Mountain Woods Furniture’s bedroom furniture was selected for Mountain Living Magazine’s 2008 Natural Dream Home. For additional information, call (970) 221-1041, e-mail dee@mountainwoodsfurniture.com, or go to www.mountainwoodsfurniture.com.

RAMONA INDIAN RESERVATION, CALIF.—Catalyx, Inc. has been contracted to be the technology provider and will team with the Ramona Band of the Cahuilla Indian Tribe to develop the Tribe’s Ecotourism resort near Anza, Calif. The first of its kind, the Ramona Band of Cahuilla Mission Native Americans’ resort is designed as a 100 percent off-grid renewable energy project that will employ multiple alternative energy technologies to meet 100 percent of its energy needs. The resort will also recycle much of its own waste by-products, such as sewage, biogas, and restaurant food waste. The resort, funded jointly by the Ramona...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Cypress Luxury Bed & Bath Amenities as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. Cypress’ focus is on exclusive bed and bath linens that are luxurious, durable, and environmentally friendly. They require significantly less energy to launder, 30 percent less water consumption, less detergent, and 10 to 20 percent less drying time. Cypress Green Earth towels are manufactured at a zero-effluent discharge textile mill in India, using Control Union-certified, eco-friendly dyes to reduce environmental impact. Call (800) 347-7623, e-mail sales@cypressbathrobes.com, or go to www.cypressgreenearth.com for additional information.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—At the Broward County Board of County Commissioners meeting, and during the 2008 Emerald Award Trophy Ceremony, Valley Forge Fabrics was named “Environmental Business of the Year.” Altogether seven businesses were given Emerald Awards and individuals and one municipality/government agency were honored with 2008 NatureScape Emerald Awards for incorporating NatureScape Broward techniques into their landscaping. The Emerald Award program recognizes businesses for their voluntary efforts in four areas: waste reduction, recycling, improved operating practices, and other green strategies that reduce pollution and waste. This year’s winning businesses are Chris & Lee Mobile Auto Care, the Coca-Cola Bottling Co.,...

FRANKLIN PARK, IL—The new Sloan Lumino sensor-operated faucet from Sloan Valve Co. allows users to adjust water temperature, which is visually indicated by an illuminated color ring. Red indicates hot water; white is for tempered, or mixed, water; and blue is for cold. The Sloan Lumino is a new addition to the Sloan Optima family of touch-free, hygienic faucets, and part of the company’s line of sensor-operated, water-saving plumbing fixtures. The faucet operates at a water-efficient flow rate of 0.5 gallons per minute. Users adjust the water temperature by turning a lever on the side of the pedestal type deck-mount faucet....

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Continental Girbau, Inc. as a Green Product & Service Directory Partner. Continental’s high-performance washer-extractors boost profits by decreasing water, natural gas and electricity usage. The equipment maximizes laundry productivity while using less labor. Thanks to Continental high-performance washer-extractors, hotels reduce utility and labor costs, and in the process, conserve the Earth’s natural resources. The company offers a full line of quality built card or coin laundry equipment and on-premise commercial washer and dryers. For additional information, call (800) 256-1073, e-mail info@continentalgirbau.com, or go to www.continentalgirbau.com.

SAINT CHARLES, MO.—Pineapple Hospitality announced that USFI | GreenWorks and INNCOM International have signed on as Strategic Partners and Corporate Sponsors of EcoRooms & EcoSuites. EcoRooms & EcoSuites is an online listing and resource for green hotels in the United States and abroad. EcoRooms & EcoSuites utilizes eight criteria for membership—a rigorous set of standards for ecologically responsible hotel products, practices and principles. “By adhering to the EcoRooms & EcoSuites criteria, hoteliers reduce their energy use, water use, waste and toxic by-products,” says Dan Ruben, executive director, Boston Green Tourism. “When one stays in an EcoRooms & EcoSuites-listed hotel,...

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA.—Allegheny Printed Plastics is introducing biodegradable plastic cards as part of an ongoing commitment to provide more environmentally friendly product alternatives. The biodegradable PVC core card stock and laminate material perform just like standard plastic and is ideal for many common card applications. The biodegradation process begins when the product is introduced into a fertile environment (soil, water, compost, or wherever microorganisms are present) and works in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. The absence of oxygen or water will not keep the product from biodegrading. All that is needed are the presence of microorganisms which consume the plastic...