IRVINE, CALIF.—Commercial interiors leader Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering is marking the twentieth anniversary of Vice President of Textile Design Shantel McGowan. McGowan’s creative vision has left an indelible mark, reimagining what commercial textiles can be through a mastery of color, texture, and performance. As a key member of Momentum’s design team, McGowan has pushed the industry forward towards positive sustainability practices, and her passion for collaboration is evident through her award-winning collections with partners such as Sheila Hicks and Shantell Martin. With a passion for pioneering design, McGowan’s leadership and impact are set to continue making their marks as Momentum enters...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett launched a new website for its commercial business in North America, featuring added functionalities and streamlined design. A global leader in the flooring industry, the new website prioritizes beautiful imagery and design inspiration for commercial interiors, based on feedback the company received directly from its customers. “We view our website as a critical business tool and our customer data supports this,” said Sonia Serrao, Senior Director, Brand Marketing, Tarkett North America. “The website has emerged as the top source of information for our customers over the past year. Our new website is rooted in customer centricity. With it, we...

GÖTEBERG, SWEDEN—Swedish innovative packaging company, PulPac, and their groundbreaking Dry Molded Fiber technology are attracting interest worldwide. The company announced it has signed a license agreement with Matrix Pack, a leading global provider of Fiber Food Packaging Products and Solutions, with seven manufacturing plants in North America and Europe. Matrix Pack was founded in 2009 and has since grown into a well-renowned producer of disposable products and one of the largest sustainable drinking straw manufacturers worldwide. Much of its growth can be ascribed to its innovative mindset and focus on sustainable manufacturing and raw materials, further reinforced through PulPac’s Dry...

TORONTO—Laminam, a global leader in producing superior Italian natural surfaces for interior and exterior design applications, has officially released the company’s 2022 Sustainability Report, stating a dedicated multifaceted approach to channeling investments towards the environment, people, and the territory in which it operates. “Performance levels have been more than positive in 2022, a year which proved to be challenging for a vast majority of consolidated businesses,” stated Alberto Selmi, Laminam’s CEO. “Laminam benefited from wise strategic choices, capitalizing on investments made as early as 2021 and choosing to strengthen these investments for the future, focusing on the group’s milestones: internationalization,...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Functional Botanicals to the Amenities/Dispensers/Toiletries section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Functional Botanicals introduces The Essential Luxury Amenity—aromatherapy-infused bamboo towelettes. All-natural, portable, and aesthetic, this product adds a sense of luxury to the guest experience while offering value to hospitality operations. The towelettes can be fully branded and customized with signature scents, custom embossments, sustainable packaging, and unit count. The towelettes deliver a luxury cleansing experience for everyday services, special events, custom VIP packages, and hospitality. Visit the website to request samples. Contact Taylor Mortensen at Info@functionalbotanicals.com or call (541) 646-4677 for more information. Glenn...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium site furniture, structure, and lighting, announced that the company has again earned a Great Place to Work Certification—its fifth in a row. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences. “Our culture—the shared passion and common purpose that unites and inspires us—is a defining part of the Landscape Forms ethos,” says Landscape Forms CEO, Marjorie Simmons. “Staying true to our commitment to our employees and to our community in southwest Michigan drives us every day. We’re...

NATIONAL REPORT—Kathy Sue McGuire of 3 Pillar Solutions and Amy Wald of Greenluxe have joined forces to launch the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast, a groundbreaking platform aimed to revolutionize the conversation surrounding sustainable hotels, destinations, and travel in general, with sustainability’s vital role in the hospitality and tourism industry. Every Monday the podcast will feature insightful interviews with prominent professionals in the field who are leading the charge towards a more responsible and regenerative future. Hosted by Kathy Sue McGuire, Founder and CEO of 3 Pillar Solutions, and Amy Wald, Founder and Executive Director of Greenluxe, the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast aims...

RHOME, TEXAS—A-Gas, a world leader in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management, announced their attendance at the July 2023 RefriAmericas Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Over two days, from July 26 to 27, A-Gas educated visitors on the benefits of lifecycle refrigerant management practices, from use to reclamation or safe destruction. To be effectively reclaimed and reused, refrigerant gases must be properly recovered. Releasing these gases into the atmosphere to dispose of them is not only illegal, but it also eliminates these valuable gases from the supply chain. Through proper recovery and reclamation, refrigerant gases such as HFCs can be...

ATLANTA—Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc., announced that Environment + Energy Leader awarded Top Product 2023 status to Atrius Sustainability, its carbon accounting and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting software. Atrius Sustainability supports sustainability managers to better understand resource consumption across a portfolio with the tools to quickly measure, track, and report on sustainability progress. The award was officially unveiled at the E+E Solutions Summit ‘23. Acuity leaders Lauren Scott and Chelsea Davis presented at the E+E Solutions Summit, discussing the important role small- to mid-sized businesses play in fighting climate change. The E+E Solutions Summit ‘23 is a virtual event, exclusively focusing...

DALLAS—Instant Power Corp. announced that 18 Instant Power Professional products have achieved the Green Seal certification for health, sustainability, and safety. Green Seal, a global nonprofit organization with a mission to transform the economy for a healthier, greener world, applies rigorous standards for health, environmental sustainability, and product performance to its certification programs to empower better purchasing decisions. The 18 Green Seal-certified products will form the basis of a new range of environmentally friendly commercial products. Important Step in Certification Process “We’re proud to have reached this important step in the Green Seal certification process,” says Todd Elms, President of Instant Power. “We are excited...