ROCKAWAY, N.J.—Vivreau announced its partnership with 4ocean, a global organization dedicated to cleaning the world’s oceans and coastlines. For every water dispenser sold, Vivreau will pull 5 pounds of plastic from the ocean through 4ocean’s Buy one, Pull one initiative. This initiative represents a powerful step forward in the fight against plastic pollution and highlights both companies’ commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation. “The ‘Buy One, Pull One’ partnership with 4ocean reflects Vivreau’s dedication to environmental stewardship,” comments Drew Hamilton, Managing Director at Vivreau. “We are not only providing our customers with sustainable water solutions but also actively participating in the...

BALDWIN PARK, CALIF.—Blue Ridge Hotel Textiles announces CiCLO Biodegradable Materials as its core hotel textiles down alternative fiber. Over 60 percent of today’s textiles are made with synthetic fibers; from pillows and comforters to clothing and carpets, and more. These synthetic fibers, including polyester and nylon, are composed of plastics which, when released into the environment, can remain indefinitely because they are not inherently biodegradable. CiCLO represents a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable materials, serving as the inaugural and exclusive substance capable of significantly enhancing the biodegradability of polyester and nylon—the foundational elements of hospitality essentials such as blankets, pillows,...

SEA RANCH, CALIF.—The Sea Ranch Lodge, set along the dramatic coastline of Sonoma County, has unveiled The Farm, a haven for regenerative farming practices located on agricultural land just south of The Sea Ranch Lodge. With a mission to provide wholesome sustainable dining at The Sea Ranch Lodge, The Farm features a myriad of farming and ranching techniques that surpass conventional practices, from regenerative beef and lamb farming and mushroom cultivation to honey harvesting and composting. Guests and locals can enjoy The Farm’s fresh bounty with Lodge programming including farm tours, hiking, birding, and picnics. “The Sea Ranch Lodge Team is continuously exploring...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Multiplast Systems Inc. as a Founding Sponsor at the Bronze Level. MultiPlast Systems Inc. produces and sells Bio-Enhanced Degradable Additive (BEDA®) to plastic manufacturers and distributors worldwide. The look, feel, performance and integrity are not changed when BEDA® is added. BEDA®’s benefits truly begin when product is dumped into a landfill. Since 75.8 percent of plastic ends up in a landfill, this becomes a highly valued and legitimate solution to increase the degradation process in landfills versus products that have no additive. BEDA provides a natural solution to combat this worldwide problem. For more information,...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Artists For Humanity (AFH), whose 23,500-square-foot Epicenter is Boston’s first LEED Platinum certified building, has combined its commitment to sustainability with its dedication to art and design—and ensured neither stops outside the restroom doors. The organization provides Boston teens with opportunities for creative expression, mentorship, and paid work experience on an array of client art and design projects, all while they prepare for college and their careers. Now, thanks to a partnership with Excel Dryer, AFH has installed first-of-their-kind XLERATOR Hand Dryers customized with artwork designed by local teens in its facility bathrooms. “When we learned about the amazing work AFH was doing,...

HORSHAM, PA.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper products, earned two Recycled Content Certifications from GreenCircle Certified. Sofidel’s Poly Bundle and Poly Inner packaging both received the Recycled Content Certification. The Poly Bundle and Poly Inner packaging is available for professional, consumer and private label Sofidel paper products. “GreenCircle Certified is a reliable third-party certification that utilizes thorough assessments and verification to back up sustainability claims,” said Franco DiFelice, Product Office and Innovation Director, Sofidel America. “Labels like this further prove to customers that we’re first and foremost committed to environmental protection in our manufacturing.” The Recycled Content Certification recognizes products comprised...

CLARKSBURG, CALIF.—Element Wines was announced from Bogle Family Wine Collection as the first-of-its-kind wine brand with 750ml aluminum wine bottles that are lightweight, infinitely recyclable, and are made in the shape of a traditional wine bottle. The new environmentally friendly format will shatter expectations about how and when wine can be enjoyed and answer the call-to-action from the wine industry to rethink glass bottles, the largest contributor to wine’s carbon footprint. Starting January 2024, the Element portfolio will be available in 100 percent recyclable aluminum bottles with four varietals, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Rosé and Pinot Noir. Each wine varietal...

SAUDI ARABIA—St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service. “One of the world’s unexplored treasures, The Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to become a coveted leisure destination,” said...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Whirlpool Corp. announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices. This marks the second consecutive year Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the World Index. The company is also on the North America Index for the 17th year. “For 112 years we have held ourselves to the highest ethical standards in our business operations, and we are proud of our long history of purposeful innovation, sustainable operations and local community engagement,” said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corp....

LAS VEGAS—Through the third quarter of 2023, Sands Cares Accelerator members had made significant progress toward the goals they defined for their tenure in the exclusive membership program. Inspired by Sands’ founder Sheldon G. Adelson and his legacy of creating successful businesses and giving back to communities through meaningful philanthropic involvement, the Sands Cares Accelerator empowers nonprofits to build their capacity in a strategic area or develop a new initiative to make greater impact in the community. Each Sands Cares Accelerator member has defined a three-year goal for the program, and they made solid progress through the first three quarters...