MILAN, ITALY—Yasmine Mahmoudieh, a globally recognized, award-winning designer, architect, and sustainability ambassador, has unveiled “Turn Me,” a revolutionary piece of furniture that exemplifies sustainability, eco-consciousness, and versatility. Known for her expertise in 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainable materials, Turn Me stands as a testament to her commitment to sustainability and dedication to shaping a more sustainable future in the luxury hotel and real estate industry. Crafted through innovative 3D printing technology using recycled plastics, Turn Me effortlessly transforms from a chic chair to a functional table or a comfortable bench, adapting seamlessly to any environment, whether indoors, outdoors, residential,...

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN—Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and Winnow are celebrating a successful partnership in the first half of 2023 by reducing food waste and achieving significant progress in their journey towards a waste-free future by 2025. With Winnow AI technology now installed in 48 of the 100+ Iberostar hotels globally, this progress includes: Cutting food waste by 28 percent in hotels with AI technology installed and onboarded. Globally, hotels using AI technology are saving 1.5 million meals per year which is well on Iberostar’s way to reaching its target of 5.3 million meals. Globally and from January to...

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—BeCause, a startup enterprise software company transforming how the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has announced a new partnership with global online travel platform Booking.com. Through a dedicated API, the partnership will make it possible for Booking.com to receive updated data in real time about accommodations that have earned an array of more than 40 recognized third-party sustainability certifications. This will enable the company to more efficiently present reliable, up-to-date information about those accommodations with a third-party certification, so travelers can make a more informed choice for their next trip. The ability to transparently communicate credible...

MINNEAPOLIS—Tennant Co., a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing solutions to reinvent how the world cleans, has released its annual Sustainability Report. The report, detailing achievements for the 2022 fiscal year, also details the development of the company’s new Thriving People, Healthy Planet framework. “By embedding sustainability into how we work, we’ll continue to deliver solutions that help our customers solve their biggest challenges and meet their sustainability targets,” said President and CEO Dave Huml. “Working within our own business and with our stakeholders, we’ll help people thrive and contribute to a healthier planet.” The 2023 (FY22) report marks the conclusion...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville, Inc. has launched Access Point porcelain tile collection. Featuring some of today’s most sought-after looks, Access Point is perfect for price-conscious projects and those seeking made-in-the-USA products. Crossville developed the Access Point tile collection offering designers and installers on-trend products, including concrete, travertine, and white marble visuals, that will be deeply inventoried and readily available for immediate shipping. This domestically produced line is engineered to provide a clean aesthetic and the powerful performance of porcelain for floors and walls in a range of commercial and residential environments. “Access Point is Crossville’s first branded entry-level product offering that targets needs in both...

NEW YORK—Designtex is proud to share the latest initiative in their fourteen-year history of climate actions. In 2023, the brand is supporting a methane avoidance and fuel switching project in Uganda that will deliver 10,000 biodigester and cookstove systems in the region in the coming years. This project allows families to obtain new, effective farming technology and enables farmers to receive ongoing support with installation, training, and maintenance service. Designtex’s support for this project makes the technology accessible to small-scale farmers, helping to expand the role of biogas technology in this region and reduce carbon emissions from wood burning. “We...

DALLAS—Green Lodging News has added Instant Power Corp. to the “Cleaning Products/Drains/Septic Systems” section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Instant Power is a Dallas-based family-owned business started in 1968. Instant Power has grown to be one of the largest drain chemical solution providers in the U.S. Instant Power is now offering a new line of green products. The company is the first drain chemical company to offer environmentally friendly products that are Green Seal and NSF Certified. In terms of product efficacy, Instant Power has some of the highest active ingredient counts in the industry. For more...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a leading manufacturer of innovative lighting solutions, announces the launch of 3” LED Cylinders, a cutting-edge lighting fixture designed to transform the way we illuminate our spaces. With its exceptional performance, versatility, and energy efficiency, the cylinder sets a new standard in the hotel industry. The cylinders feature a minimalist design with a deep cone reflector for optimal visual comfort. The cylinder can be changed to a single direction or up & downlight, and it includes a selectable CCT switch located on the cover plate. This allows users to choose between three different color temperatures: 3000K, 4000K,...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting and accessories is pleased to announce that the company has acquired Summit Furniture, a leading brand of handcrafted, sustainable, outdoor teak furnishings for the residential, hospitality and marine markets. “I have personally admired Summit Furniture for a long time and could see the tremendous synergies between our brands,” says Landscape Forms CEO Marjorie Simmons. “We’ve had the opportunity to build a relationship with them over the past several years. Welcoming them into the Landscape Forms family is a natural evolution and very exciting for...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett’s leadership in commercial design was recently recognized by the Starnet Design Awards, for which the company’s innovative and sustainable flooring products contributed to 18 of 20 award-winning projects. Now in its 25th year, the annual Starnet Design Awards program celebrates outstanding projects completed by the organization’s commercial flooring contractors in collaboration with architects, designers, and manufacturing partners. “Working with Starnet’s network of commercial flooring contractors helps us deliver superior results for our customers in every market segment,” said Rusty Joyce, president, Tarkett Commercial. “The Starnet Design Awards are a great way to highlight the amazing work that can be done...