BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp., the leading appliance manufacturer, has been recognized with its third consecutive Energy Star Sustained Excellence award. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the award honors Whirlpool Corp.’s contribution to providing innovative efficient products that help consumers reduce utility bills and greenhouse gas emissions. Whirlpool will accept the award at ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on April 1, 2008. This is the company’s ninth Energy Star award win. “Whirlpool Corp. is proud to again receive the Energy Star Sustained Excellence award,” said Mike Todman, president, Whirlpool North...

EAST FREETOWN, MASS.— The new, 94 percent-efficient ModCon Commercial Condensing Boiler from Heat Transfer Products features a high-grade Inconel, load-matching gas burner with a five-to-one turndown ratio, to meet the variable needs for space heating and domestic hot water in a single application. The 500,000 Btu per hour model, for example, will operate as low as 100,000 Btu/h, saving energy on warmer spring and fall days when the heating load is light and spans just a few hours. In addition, direct-vent sealed-combustion ModCon boilers can be stacked, two at a time, to double capacity while maintaining the same small footprint....

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Softscribe Inc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Founded in 1999, Atlanta-based Softscribe Inc. blends traditional public relations with emerging new media to help companies targeting the green hospitality and tourism market drive sales and reach their strategic objectives. Softscribe provides a full range of traditional public relations and marketing strategy services, and a growing collection of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) offerings that use the Internet to leverage its clients’ existing public relations investments. Call (404) 256-5512, e-mail info@softscribeinc.com, or go to www.softscribeinc.com.

NORTH WALPOLE, N.H.—Len-Tex Corp. announced that the entire line of its Surface iQ non-vinyl wallcovering has earned the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certification at the Silver tier for healthy and sustainable product design from McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). Surface iQ is the only printed commercial grade wallcovering to have earned this certification. In order for products to be certified under Cradle to Cradle guidelines, both the product and all components must pass rigid material requirements for environmental and human health. Additional criteria for certification include product and material reutilization, energy and water usage during production as well as social...

LAS VEGAS—Travelworm, a leading provider of casino and leisure travel, recently announced a marketing strategy designed to aid in raising awareness of the issues affecting the state of the environment. The 15-year-old travel company plans to do this by launching a promotions campaign focused specifically on ecologically sustainable travel, starting with earth-friendly accommodations, or green hotels. To be labeled a green hotel, a business must be able to prove a commitment to the ideals espoused by the green movement. Evidence of this commitment may be presented through participation in a state-sponsored program such as the Green Lodging Programs initiated by...

TROY, OHIO—Hobart’s new line of The Enzyme Factor cleaning products is specially developed to help restaurants and commercial kitchens fight grease and win. The cleaners, blended with organic enzyme formulas, use nature’s power to clean and remove grease from floors, drains, grease traps and other equipment. Enzymes break down organic matter. As a result, The Enzyme Factor cleaners are significantly more effective than conventional surfactant-based cleaners that just push dirt and grease around work surfaces. Hobart’s The Enzyme Factor cleaners are biodegradable, non-corrosive and do not contain caustic ingredients. They also do not contain bleach or ammonia, which may be...

MANSFIELD, OHIO—EcoSolutions by Crane introduces the EconoMiser One “BigFoot” single function pressure-assisted toilet that flushes with less than one gallon of water. EcoSolutions by Crane offers 13 high efficiency toilets (HET) listed under the EPA Water Sense Program. In addition to the environmental benefits, the EconoMiser One “BigFoot” reduces toilet water consumption by 40 percent or more—resulting in corresponding cost reduction in toilet water and sewer bills. The cost savings will actually pay for the toilets in 2.5 years based on $.008 mills per gallon at a conservative 85 percent occupancy. The “BigFoot” bowls feature the largest foot print...

WORCESTER, MASS.—Wet-Tech introduces the EnviroSaver II ELS Ozone and Water Re-use system. Both systems, which result in significant cost savings, can be retrofitted to existing laundries and provide proven bacteria and virus protection. Using the company’s Water Re-use system can result in water savings of up to 50 percent or more. Go to www.wet-tech.com for more information.

PLYMOUTH, MN.—Advance introduces the new Adphibian walk-behind carpet extractor/automatic scrubber that enables cleaning staff to use only one machine to pre-spray and extract carpet as well as to scrub hard floors. In just 30 seconds, operators can switch between extracting and scrubbing with a push of a button and the change of a hose. Features such as Advance’s LIFT low-moisture cleaning technology and AXP onboard detergent-dispensing system make the Adphibian ideal for green cleaning programs. The Adphibian machine has been awarded the CRI (Carpet and Rug Institute) Seal of Approval for Deep Cleaning Extractors, unlike many competitive machines that are...

DES PLAINES, ILL.—Geberit North America announced that it has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). USGBC encourages the adoption of sustainable building and provides a rating system for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. Similar to Geberit’s purpose, USGBC promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability. “Geberit’s focus on sustainability makes this an imperative,” said John Fitzgerald, Director of Marketing. “That commitment to sustainability, which runs throughout our products such as the dual flush in our wall-hung carriers, parallels with the USGBC’s commitment. We realize that the plumbing industry especially is concerned with water conservation,...