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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.

Solar Thermal Hot Water System at Core of Irving House’s Sustainability Story

CAMBRIDGE, MASS.—If you run an inn, or a hotel for that matter, and are considering greening your operations, you may want to chat with Rachael Solem, owner and general manager of the 44-room Irving House in Cambridge, Mass. Since purchasing the large house in 1990, she has taken almost every step imaginable to reduce the property’s environmental impact. She knows what works, what does not work, and she will level with you about it. Take amenity dispensers, for example, which she still uses. “I have not found a dispenser that is attractive, easy for the guests to use, and...

Pineapple Now a Distributor of Tommy Bahama Gallon Amenities

FAIRFIELD, N.J.—Essential Amenities, Inc. has signed on Pineapple Hospitality, St. Charles, Mo., as the master distributor of Tommy Bahama Travelers Collection brand gallon amenities. Licensed into the hospitality industry by Essential Amenities, Tommy Bahama Travelers Collection amenities are a complete line of hotel personal care items. Tommy Bahama Traveler’s Collection is comprised of high-quality soaps, shampoos, conditioners and moisturizer products, as well as accessory items which have been uniquely designed to support the casual lifestyle of the brand for the luxury hotel setting. The Tommy Bahama gallon-sized amenities broadens the line’s appeal by catering to those hotels that have taken...

CleanRiver Introduces Configurable Recycling Bin

AURORA, ONT.—CleanRiver Recycling Solutions, a division of Midpoint International, has introduced a public-space waste and recycling bin that is easily configured—and reconfigured—to meet current and future waste stream requirements. Transition Recycling and Waste Sortation Containers use stream-specific openings and internal dividers to accept multiple types of recyclables in a single unit. The unit may first go into service as a single-stream trash receptacle, but as recycling programs are implemented, the trash opening is replaced by a patent-pending adjustable stream feature. Using a combination of multi-stream restricted openings and the ability to add or remove internal dividers the same unit transforms...

Hersha Hospitality Management Establishes Partnership with Clean the World

PHILADELPHIA—Hersha Hospitality Management, operator of upper-upscale, upscale, and mid-scale branded and independent hotels in major metropolitan markets, announced that the company will partner with Clean the World, an Orlando, Fla.-based nonprofit organization, to help fight the spread of preventable diseases around the world. Hersha’s partnership with Clean the World will result in more than 1 million bars of recycled soap and 500,000 bottles of recycled shampoo, gels and lotions being distributed to children and families worldwide. Hersha will be the largest hospitality management company to partner with Clean the World since its founding. Through this partnership, Hersha plans to annually...

Shaw Plant Receives Facility of the Year Award

DALTON, GA.—The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) has named Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s Santa Fe Springs, Calif. plant “Facility of the Year.” The award recognizes Shaw’s innovative wastewater and stormwater management, air quality and waste management conservation efforts. Shaw accepted the honor late last month at the CWEA’s 38th annual P3S Training Conference & Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. “Shaw’s Santa Fe Springs facility stands out in California for its commitment to environmentally conscious practices across all aspects of its operations,” said Paul D. Schmidtbauer, CWEA P3S Awards Committee Chair—South. “From recycling and saving millions of gallons of...

Kimpton to Extend Earth Day Celebration to EarthCare Week

SAN FRANCISCO—Honoring its 30-year commitment to environmental responsibility and care, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will celebrate Kimpton EarthCare Week from April 15 to 22, 2011. From pop-up eco art exhibits to organic spa packages and recycling drives, this national celebration builds upon Kimpton’s devotion to environmental responsibility and will inspire guests to give back to local communities when they stay, eat and play with Kimpton. Local community members, hotel guests and restaurant diners can participate in Kimpton EarthCare Week events and offers in 23 cities nationwide. Activity examples include: • Pop-Up Eco Art Exhibits: Select Kimpton hotels will partner with local...

Commercial Zone Introduces New InnRoom Recycler

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Commercial Zone Products introduces its new InnRoom Recycler—part of the Precision Series family which offers trash and recycling compartments in one container.  The new in-room recycler is ideal for hotel guestrooms, bathrooms, fitness rooms and offices; it easily fits under any desk or counter. The InnRoom Recycler comes complete with two removable 1.6-gallon liners and can hold at least six uncrushed 16 ounce water bottles. A set of decals allows you to customize your receptacle to fit your recycling needs. One bin, two liners with extended lip is convenient and quick for housekeeping to empty; saving time and costs....

National Restaurant Association, Elemental Impact’s Zero Waste Zone to Work Together on Restaurant Waste Diversion

WASHINGTON, D.C.—To help its members expand environmental sustainability efforts, the National Restaurant Association announced that it is working with the Atlanta-based Zero Waste Zone program to identify best practices, create resources and measure the impact of perishable organics waste management efforts. Celebrating its second anniversary today, the Zero Waste Zone program is administered by Elemental Impact. The collaboration is part of the Association’s Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability initiative. “Atlanta’s Zero Waste Zone program has been incredibly successful, and we are now looking to expand that success to communities nationwide,” said Scott DeFife, executive vice president for policy and government affairs...

Greening Washington Program Participants Announce Results

SEATTLE—Two Columbia Hospitality managed properties—Salish Lodge & Spa and Bell Harbor International Conference Center—announced the results of each property’s participation in the Greening Washington’s Lodging Industry pilot program. Spearheaded by the Washington Lodging Association (WLA) and Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. (Cascadia), results of the program are intended to provide a roadmap to industry peers, guests and the public for adopting positive environmental practices throughout Washington State. The Greening Washington’s Lodging Industry program was funded by a $53,000 Public Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology, one of only 13 such grants funded in 2009. In January 2010, WLA...

MoistureShield Decking Verified with 95 Percent Recycled Content

SPRINGDALE, ARK.—MoistureShield composite decking products from Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies (A.E.R.T.) are now verified with 95 percent total recycled content—up from the 90 percent total recycled content previously listed in company literature. A report issued by the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) provides independent verification of 57 percent pre-consumer recycled content and 38 percent post-consumer recycled content. The report also gives design and building professionals a fast and easy way to see how MoistureShield composite decking can help contribute towards rating points under leading green building programs. “Composite decking brands vary greatly in their amount of recycled content,” says...