CARLISLE, PA.—EcoStar announces the addition of 10-inch Majestic Slate Traditional tiles to its extensive line of recycled, synthetic roofing products. A narrower version of EcoStar’s existing 12-inch tiles, these 10-inch Majestic Slate tiles are intended to more closely replicate the look of standard slate tiles, which are traditionally manufactured in both 10- and 12-inch widths. The new 10-inch tiles can be used individually or in conjunction with the standard 12-inch tiles to create a unique rooftop profile. With either application, the 10-inch Majestic Slate tiles create an aesthetically pleasing, environmentally friendly roof system that looks exactly like a real...

GARDEN CITY, N.Y.—As part of its ongoing program to “go green,” W.A.C. Lighting has introduced InvisiLED energy-saving display and accent lighting solutions using the latest LED technology. W.A.C. Lighting is a leading manufacturer of track, recessed, undercabinet, decorative and monorail lighting. Ideal for both new construction and retrofit projects, InvisiLED Tape Lights perform effectively for a broad range of applications including cove lighting, under counters and bars, toe kick spaces, display windows, refrigerated cases, trade show booths and architectural accents. The energy-efficient LED tape delivers a crisp, quality light while only using 2 watts per foot. It has a...

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.—Cheyenne Mountain Resort has become an official Partner Member of the Green Hotels Association, solidifying the resort’s commitment to protecting the environment through a multi-faceted, resort-wide program of water- and energy-saving and waste-reducing practices and other eco-friendly actions. “At Cheyenne Mountain Resort, we have been steadily reducing our impact on the environment by adopting such practices as buying local and organic produce, switching to energy-efficient lighting, using environmentally friendly paints and implementing cost-effective towel and linen reuse options for multiple-night guests,” said Laura Neumann, the resort’s vice president and general manager. “Now we are cementing our commitment to...

ATLANTA—Servidyne, Inc., a building performance efficiency and real estate company, announced that the number of its customers’ commercial buildings that have successfully achieved Energy Star Labels recently surpassed 200, ranking Servidyne among the industry’s leading third-party service providers. Energy Star is an energy performance rating system of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This program has measured and rated more than 62,000 commercial buildings since its inception in 1992. “We are certainly proud of earning this distinction, as we continue to provide our customers with the expert guidance that enables their facilities to be recognized...

CARLISLE, PA.—Carlisle SynTec, a leading manufacturer of single-ply roofing materials, recently introduced Roof$ense, a Web-based lifecycle analysis program that enables building owners to calculate the potential energy savings that can be realized from an energy efficient roof design for the next 10, 20 or 30 years. Available free of charge through Carlisle Manufacturer’s representatives, Roof$ense reports can be generated in minutes, quickly demonstrating how building owners can potentially save thousands in energy and maintenance costs while improving the overall efficiency of their properties. Roof$ense is designed to provide a simple, efficient and accurate assessment of a building’s projected energy costs based...

MALVERN, PA.—USA Technologies launched the next generation VM2iQ with improved customer benefits, greater market appeal and for a lower price. USA Technologies has reduced the cost of manufacturing the new VM2iQ technology, enabling the company to lower the price and improve return on investment for their customers. The new VM2iQ has an ROI that in most cases is less than nine months. The newly manufactured VM2iQ was designed to respond to growing customer demand, and comes with all the features of the original VM2iQ. It incorporates the same innovative, intelligent technology that installs inside the vending machine to control the...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Save Your World L.L.C., the first company in the United States to launch a personal care product line infused with organic yerba maté and organic aloe vera, has announced a hotel partnership program that makes it easy for hotels and their guests to do something for the environment every day. By offering guests Save Your World personal care products in hotel rooms, the hotel and hotel guest will be helping to preserve one of the most precious resources on the planet—our rainforests. “Every guest that stays in a hotel room for just one night, and uses the...

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—Expanding its efforts to help plumbers provide value to their customers, American Standard has launched two online tools that promote water conservation. The new Water Savings Calculator and Rebate Locator, found at www.americanstandard-us.com/waterefficiency, also help educate people about the benefits of water and energy conservation. The Water Savings Calculator is an interactive online tool that allows users to estimate how many gallons of water and how many dollars they can save by converting to various water-efficient fixtures and faucets. Designed with several categories of pre-estimated usage, this calculator is adaptable to users ranging from hospitality to healthcare, retail to...

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLO.—FoodServiceWarehouse.com launched its Going Green Program, an industry-vetted program aimed at helping commercial kitchens cope with the costs and complexities of going green. Through educational resources, rewards and the industry’s only free certification process, FoodServiceWarehouse.com is dedicated to helping commercial kitchens slash energy costs, conserve water and reduce their environmental impact. To kick-start the program, FoodServiceWarehouse.com will give away a green commercial kitchen worth up to $40,000 to one qualifying kitchen. “Restaurants that invest strategically in energy efficiency can cut utility costs between 10 to 30 percent without sacrificing service, quality, style or comfort—while making significant contributions...

NEW YORK—Perf Go Green Holdings, Inc. (“Perf Go Green”), a marketer and distributor of biodegradable plastics, has completed the company’s first major commercial conversion with the Grand Hyatt hotel in New York City. Beginning this fall, the Grand Hyatt will use Perf Go Green custom-sized commercial trash bags in three different sizes for their entire hotel operations, including executive offices, hotel trashcans, steward stations and ice bucket containers. Grand Hyatt’s conversion to Perf Go Green is part of a larger environmental program through the Hyatt Corp., known as Hyatt Earth, which outlines a timeline for the company’s 365 hotels to...