From the guestroom to the loading dock, waste is a perpetual challenge for hoteliers. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce waste—through intelligent purchasing, packaging, recycling and education. Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Exhibitor Product & Service Highlights from The Hospitality Show in Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.—The Hospitality Show wrapped up last week in Miami Beach, Fla. with more than 4,000 attendees and almost 400 exhibitors. Hoteliers on...
GFL Cosmetics Previews Alberta Ferretti’s First Hotel Amenities Collection
PARIS—GFL Cosmetics presented an international preview of the Alberta Ferretti amenities collection, the Italian fashion house’s first hotel amenities range, at EquipHotel Paris. Developed,...
Revisiting the Supplier That Makes, Launders & Dries Its Mattresses
It was about three years ago that I wrote about Zurich, Switzerland-based SWISSFEEL and its revolutionary mattress life extension program. Today, the company’s mattresses...
How Eliminating Plastic Can Earn Your Hotel Recognition from Surfrider Foundation
An exhibitor at The Hospitality Show in Miami Beach that caught my attention this past week was the Surfrider Foundation. In case you are...
Trane Technologies Launches Season 6 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast
SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, brings together engineers, innovators and industry leaders for bold conversations at the forefront of sustainable technology in...
Grupo Sunset World Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainability
CANCÚN, MEXICO—Sunset World Group has formally launched a partnership with ECOCE, a nonprofit civil association dedicated to promoting proper waste management and fostering a...
Radisson Hotel Group Introduces Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel
HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA—Radisson Hotel Group announced that Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit has become Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel, marking a significant milestone in...
Highlights from the Recently Released Four Seasons for Good 2025 Progress Report
Four Seasons has made significant progress in removing plastic water bottles from its global portfolio. To date, 97 percent of Four Seasons hotels and...
New Analysis Exposes Microplastics Contamination in the Blood of Individuals in Canada & the U.S.
Thank you to the Plastic Pollution Coalition for the contribution of this news blog entry.
In a first-of-its-kind effort, a new report demonstrates microplastics contamination...
Bentley Named CARE Recycler of the Year
LOS ANGELES—Carpet reclamation is only a small part of the sustainability challenge for the flooring industry. The real innovation begins when manufacturers figure out...
A Towel/Linen Resurrection Story Worth Sharing—from Turkey
I have posted many times on Green Lodging News about towel/linen reuse/recycling. Do you plan NOT to send tired linens to the landfill? Hopefully...
USGBC Launches TRUE v2–The Next Iteration of the TRUE Zero Waste Certification Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the launch of TRUE v2—the next iteration of the TRUE zero waste certification program. The new...
How Hotels Can Choose Better Cold Drink Cups for Breakfast, Grab-and-Go and Poolside Service
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Cold drink cups rarely attract much attention in hotel procurement until a property decides to change them.
Then what looked like a simple sustainability...
What Hotels Should Check Before Switching to Sustainable Foodservice Packaging
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The awkward truth about sustainable foodservice packaging is that the greener-looking option is not always the better operational choice.
A molded-fiber clamshell may look...
Beyond Green Community Unites for Global Cleanup
NEW YORK—Beyond Green, a global community of bold leaders advancing sustainable travel, brought together member properties and associates around the world throughout September for...
Food Waste Management in Restaurants: The Hidden Cost Your Team Can Eliminate
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Tucked into a beautiful pocket of Switzerland, in the area around Lake Geneva known as the Swiss Riviera, is a restaurant serving just...
Coral Beach Resort Sharjah Installs LFC Biodigester
FREMONT, CALIF.—Power Knot LLC, a market leader for on-site organic waste management solutions, announced that Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has installed an LFC biodigester,...
ADA Cosmetics Publishes Sustainability Report
KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, providing a transparent account of the company’s progress across its environmental, social, and governance priorities—including...
Winnow Announces New AI-Powered Forecasting Tool
LONDON—Winnow, the global Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered food waste measurement company, announced the launch of Winnow Foresight, a new mobile-first, AI-powered production forecasting solution built...
The Kitchen as Climate Lever: How Hotel Chefs Are Driving Sustainability
NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainability in hospitality used to mean towel cards and low-flow showerheads. Increasingly, it means what’s happening in the kitchen. Food and beverage operations...
