BRIDGEWATER, MICH.—Xela Pack, a Bridgewater, Mich.-based company, was named a Silver Winner in the Sustainability Pioneer category during the 2025 Sustainable Food Awards. The awards ceremony, held in Amsterdam, was organized by U.K.-based company Ecovia Intelligence: a specialist research, consulting and training firm that focuses on global ethical product industries. For nearly 40 years, Xela Pack’s focus has been producing environmentally conscious, small-dose packaging. The award recognized the company’s use and innovation of its PaperBottle, which uses only SFI- and FSC-certified sustainably sourced fibers in its construction. The PaperBottle has been evaluated by Centro Qualità Carta to be recyclable with...

KINNA, SWEDEN—Kasthall announces Fasad, a collection of woven rugs created in collaboration with renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield. With its intricate design and use of a new, sustainable material—recycled wool—Fasad is a rug that promises to add a new classic to Kasthall’s already storied collection. The Fasad collection translates the solid, textured feel of brick into the soft, tactile world of woven rugs, merging architectural elements with the beloved warmth and comfort of wool. The design represents a natural progression from last year’s Tegel, the inaugural collaboration between the Pritzker Prize-winning architect and Kasthall. Following the tufted Tegel, both...

HORSHAM, PA.—Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, announced the expansion of its Papernet Dissolve Tech line with the introduction of a new 1,000’ Hardwound Roll Towel. The dissolvable towel offers facilities a higher-capacity option while maintaining the trusted performance of the existing range. Papernet Dissolve Tech products are engineered to be soft and strong paper towels during use, but flush like conventional toilet paper. This helps reduce clogs, minimizes maintenance, improves operational efficiency and lowers costs. The new 1,000’ Hardwound Roll Towel builds on this technology by offering a longer-lasting option that reduces the frequency...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added RoomOne Solutions to the Recycling/PTACs section of its Green Product & Service Directory. RoomOne Solutions makes PTAC disposal easy. It safely recycles PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, it will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. The RoomOne Solutions team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, it does the heavy lifting, so your...

RoomOne Solutions RoomOne Makes PTAC Disposal Easy RoomOne makes PTAC disposal easy. We safely recycle PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, we will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. Our team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, we do the heavy lifting so your team doesn’t have to. Call (865) 326-6171. RoomOne Solutions » Email for Details »

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.—Lewie, the innovative smile care brand bringing oral hygiene to the beauty aisle, announces its partnership with The Maybourne Beverly Hills, a premier luxury hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills. This collaboration introduces Lewie’s patented, eco-friendly Floss Discs to The Maybourne’s discerning guests, seamlessly integrating sustainable oral care into the hotel’s world-class wellness and beauty offerings. Lewie’s Floss Discs are crafted from recyclable and biodegradable materials, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional floss products. Their compact, travel-friendly design ensures guests can maintain optimal oral health effortlessly, whether relaxing in their suite or exploring the city. These discs...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Dove to the Amenities/Dispensers/Toiletries section of its Green Product & Service Directory. From Unilever Partnerships, Dove, the leading bath and shower brand, now offers an eco-friendly amenity program designed specifically for hotels. The refillable dispenser system uses up to 60 percent less plastic than traditional mini bottles and comes in a recyclable bottle, helping hotels reduce waste and meet sustainability goals without sacrificing guest experience. Guests enjoy the gentle, hydrating care they know and trust, while hoteliers benefit from streamlined operations and reduced costs. Backed by decades of consumer confidence, Dove Hotel Amenities...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Plastic Pollution Coalition, a project of Earth Island Institute, filed a complaint in the District of Columbia Superior Court on July 25, 2025, against Just Goods, Inc., makers of Just Water-branded water, for alleged “false and deceptive marketing” in violation of the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA). Just Goods promotes Just Water products as sustainable, “natural,” and “pure,” despite test results revealing that Just Water products contain health-harming microplastics. While Just Water advertises its products as “natural,” and “pure” “100 percent Spring Water,” an independent laboratory evaluation revealed microplastics in Just Water’s packaged water products. Microplastics...

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO—Frontline International, a leading maker of smart solutions for management of fats, oils, and grease in restaurants and commercial kitchens, has promoted Zack Palazzo to Vice President of Sales and Finance. Palazzo has been with the company for more than a decade, previously serving as Director of Sales and Finance. A Purdue University graduate with a degree in industrial technology, he earned his MBA from Kent State University. In his new role, Palazzo will continue to lead sales efforts while taking on increased responsibility for the company’s financial health. He will focus on driving business growth, supporting customers,...

OSLO, NORWAY—Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel. The hotel is one of the first two hotels globally to achieve Verified Net Zero status. The hotel offers 118 reimagined guestrooms, vibrant social spaces, flexible meeting facilities, and a playful twist on Scandinavian minimalism. Marking a major milestone in sustainable hospitality, the property reflects Radisson Hotel Group’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050, with the property already meeting the 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels—as verified by independent third party TÜV Rheinland. Fresh from a full transformation of the...