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...

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, 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...

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...

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...

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Research has confirmed that a growing number of travelers select their hotels based partly on sustainable practices, with green certification being the single most important factor affecting their choice. “One of the major concerns among environmentally conscious guests is the waste of soap, shampoo, conditioner and other amenities in hotel bathrooms,” says Susan Howard Memory, President and Creative Director of JRS Amenities Ltd. and creator of the Mosaic Dispensing Solution (MOSAIC).According to the American Hotel & Lodging Assn., it is estimated that more than 500,000 amenity shampoo bottles and 2.5 million bars of marginally-used soap from hotel guestrooms...

LIVONIA, MICH.—American Dryer recently unveiled a new product that incorporates cold plasma, a natural occurring phenomenon, into its hand dryers. The company worked to perfect its new, patent-pending Cold Plasma Clean (CPC) technology for several years.“Cold Plasma Clean technology was developed by our engineering team to create the most hygienic hand drying method possible,” American Dryer Vice President of Sales and Technology Michael Robert said. “CPC kills germs on and around your hands naturally, without chemicals. HEPA filters, the solution used by some manufacturers, may trap microbes, but can’t eliminate them, nor do the filters clean the air surrounding...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Totally Green as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. With Totally Green’s ORCA on-site waste digestion equipment, customers are able to dispose of organics at the source, eliminating the need to truck the waste to landfills or remote composting facilities.The ORCA significantly accelerates the breakdown of food waste by adding a proprietary solution and bio chips to the digestion process. The company’s digestion process is able to convert more than one ton of organic waste into environmentally safe water within a 24-hour period.Call Emma Liut at...

CROSSVILLE, TENN.—Crossville, Inc. announces the introduction of Reclamation, the brand’s first digitally produced porcelain tile collection. Inspired by the renewal of urban settings and reclaimed materials, the expansive line features a blend of meticulously designed facings and colors to achieve a range of textured, detailed looks. Reclamation’s quartet of colors—Whiskey Lullaby, Cotton Exchange, Steel City and Tobacco Road—harken to the evolution of industry in America. The line offers 16 different facings that interpret the look of wood, metal and concrete with a contemporary twist. Size options include 12”x24” and 24”x24” field tiles, along with a 6”x24” etching accent that gives...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Corp., a leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories, announced nationwide availability for the company’s latest commercial hand-washing innovation—the Advocate AV-Series Lavatory System. This “all-in-one” sink, faucet and dual-sided hand dryer solution delivers the first U.S. made, completely touchless hand-washing experience for a more sustainable, clean and efficient lavatory environment.“After years of research and valuable customer feedback, Bradley is proud to deliver such an innovative, logical and effective solution as the Advocate Lavatory System to the market,” said Jason Renner, senior product manager, Bradley Corp. “As our customers embrace the core design and completely...