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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: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Waste Management

Home Waste Management
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: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

GLN Adds Protect-A-Bed Case Study to Website

TAMPA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Tampa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added a Protect-A-Bed case study to its website. The case study details how the Hilton Chicago Northbrook is benefiting from having its 390 mattresses encased by Protect-A-Bed Allerzip Smooth mattress encasements.With a busy hotel and a frequent, repeat client base, General Manager Holly Allgauer-Cir said she is continually looking for ways to exceed guests’ expectations. So, last January, Allgauer-Cir chose to take the hotel’s sustainability plan one step further by proactively encasing the property’s mattresses.“It just made sense on so many levels,” Allgauer-Cir says. “With the number...

Courtyard Mankato Green from the Ground to the Rooftop

MANKATO, MINN.—All that’s left is the waiting for the official plaque from the U.S. Green Building Council. When it arrives the Courtyard Mankato Minnesota will become the first hotel in the Gopher State to receive LEED certification. Considering all of the property’s green features, the honor will be well deserved. The 93-room property, about a year old, is owned by Mercury Investments L.P. Preston Lougheed is the general manager.“As far as we know we are the first Marriott in the United States to have solar panels,” Lougheed says. “It was a big investment.” The 40 kW, 192 panel system...

Commercial Zone Introduces New Stainless Steel Receptacle

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Commercial Zone Products introduces the all new Imprinted 360° Stainless Steel Receptacle, part of the Precision Series. The Series is ideal for hotels, offices, businesses, restaurants or any site with an upscale appearance. This stainless steel container works well in public areas with high traffic, the trash bags are hidden from view for a neat appearance and the 25-gallon liner with handle easily pulls out to maintain.Receptacles are available with a convenient open top or flipper door to conceal litter. The contemporary imprinted design and stainless steel finish complement any décor. Commercial Zone Products has the capability to...

NSF, Sustainable Waste Solutions Offering Landfill-Free Verification

ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF Sustainability, a division of the global public health organization NSF International, has partnered with Sustainable Waste Solutions to provide companies with effective waste management solutions without utilizing landfills for their waste disposal. By providing landfill-free verification, NSF International and Sustainable Waste Solutions will assess companies to document that all wastes generated are reused, recycled or processed as waste to energy.Achieving landfill-free status is a significant accomplishment. Giving companies the opportunity to demonstrate their environmental leadership by verifying their environmental claim through reputable, independent third-party organizations is essential.Sustainable Waste Solutions provides a broad range of reuse, recycling...

Bosman Named Director of International Sales at Protect-A-Bed

CHICAGO—Johan Bosman has been named Director of International Sales at Protect-A-Bed. Bosman brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to Protect-A-Bed. In his position, Bosman will focus on maintaining and growing relationships with current Protect-A-Bed hospitality customers while forging new relationships with prospective clients across the globe.“Protect-A-Bed is proud to be the leading supplier of bedding protection products to the hospitality industry,” says Protect-A-Bed CEO James Bell. “With Johan as director of international sales, we will continue expanding our expertise in the hospitality industry, especially into the Middle East and China.”Bosman and Protect-A-Bed’s hospitality team work closely with...

Governor Brown Awards Hilton Concord 2013 Top Environmental Leadership GEELA Award

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that the Hilton Concord of Concord, Calif., has won a 2013 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) for its outstanding commitment to sustainability and the environment. Hilton Concord was the recipient for the GEELA Environmental and Economic Partnerships award and is the first Hilton brand hotel to ever win this award.GEELA is California’s highest and most prestigious environmental honor. This program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made notable contributions in conserving precious resources, protecting and enhancing the environment, and building public-private partnerships.“Hilton Concord is a true...

GLN Welcomes Planglow USA as Founding Sponsor

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Planglow USA as a founding sponsor. Planglow USA supplies a range of branded eco food boxes, cups and containers for “grab and go” markets. Along with unique labels and proprietary labeling software “LabelLogic” and “NutriLogic”, clients can personalize their branded product identity.Founded in the United Kingdom, Planglow has been supporting foodservice operators around the globe for more than 25 years. In 2012 the company introduced a plant-based bio laminate to many of its food containers. Planglow is the only company to offer items lined with this material...

Bloomsburg Carpet Adds Two New Patterns

BLOOMSBURG, PA.—Bloomsburg Carpet, a maker of highly styled and woven broadloom carpet, introduces two new sophisticated patterns through its alliance with Tuva Looms: Metal Edge and Structure. Both products are made with Zeftron nylon, a fully renewable nylon 6 fiber that offers style, performance and recyclability.Integrating high fiber luster levels and advanced fiber processing, the new styles reflect the natural patina and visual depth of woven metals. The result is a wire-like cable weave that creates a clean, modern aesthetic with a distinct nod to the beauty of architecture. Metal Edge is luxurious, classic, enduring and weighted. Structure is...

One Plus Corp. Introduces Waste Edge Compactor Monitor

NORTHBROOK, ILL.—One Plus Corp. introduces the Wireless Waste Edge compactor monitor. As with previous models, the Waste Edge System accurately monitors the fullness of an industrial/commercial waste compactor. When the compactor container becomes full, the monitor automatically sends a pickup request to the hauler and/or other designated recipients. Typical reduction in hauls is 30 to 50 percent versus manual call-ins or scheduled pickups. This new model has additional capabilities to send remote alerts if the compactor is not performing up to its manufacturer’s specifications.Waste Edge can now be fitted with hydraulic fluid leak detection and oil temperature monitoring without...

Converging Trends, Improving Technology Drive Interest in Food Waste Decomposition Machines

NATIONAL REPORT—Hoteliers looking to dramatically decrease the volume of food waste sent to landfill or elsewhere for composting are increasingly turning to food waste decomposition machines. These machines quickly reduce the volume of waste down to either drainable liquid or dry soil amendment. While just a few years ago there were just a handful of vendors selling the machines, today there are more than a dozen. Machines available work similarly but features vary from one supplier to the next. The good news for green lodging establishments is that suppliers are making it very affordable to implement the machines and...