ZURICH, SWITZERLAND—According to SWISSFEEL AG, a Zurich, Switzerland maker of foam mattresses, every year 40 million mattresses from Europe end up in the trash. Philipp Hangartner, CEO of SWISSFEEL AG, says those mattresses will most likely get incinerated. That business model is not acceptable to Hangartner and that is why his company has come up with a mattress made from a special Swiss mineral foam that can be laundered. This can double the life of the mattress from about five years to ten. With a second wash, mattress life can be tripled. “Our business model is a very green business...

In recent years, food waste management has become one of the most critical topics in the hospitality industry. Whether it’s to cut costs or reduce environmental impact, food waste has become relevant, not only for hoteliers and people in management, but for the average guest as well. On the surface, food waste management sounds like it should be an easy problem to address. Hoteliers have already begun to tackle the issue with farm-to-table programs and projects like Second Harvest, but do these efforts make a difference? The phenomenon of food waste can be approached with two distinct strategies: food waste prevention,...

BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—Newsweek has included Whirlpool Corp. on its list of America’s Greenest Companies for 2024. This recognition for Whirlpool highlights the company’s continued commitment to sustainability through innovative products and efficient operations. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Newsweek which is a testament to the company’s long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability. Our employees work every day to improve life at home for our consumers by delivering products that are water and energy efficient without compromising performance,” said Pam Klyn, Whirlpool Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations and Sustainability. “We take proactive steps to ensure we’re doing all...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Global guest amenity leader Groupe GM has unveiled a partnership with Trussardi, the iconic Italian lifestyle brand, to introduce an amenity collection that is a harmonious blend of luxury, sustainability, and Italian flair. The line features 30ml tubes from sugar cane and 100 percent recycled plastic bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion, affirming the attention to detail and environmental consciousness. A 20g engraved white soap completes the line. In a creative embrace of sustainable design, the line includes the 400ml Ghost dispenser of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, hair & body gel, and liquid soap. Aligned...

RACINE, WIS.—InSinkErator, the world’s leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today’s modern kitchen. Completely redesigned to grind more types of food waste and do so quietly, the new Power and Advance Series disposals feature the company’s re-engineered MultiGrind and SoundSeal Technology. InSinkErator also has simplified installation on these units with the new EZ Connect technology. Invented, designed, and assembled in America, this next generation of disposals demonstrates the commitment InSinkErator makes to innovation in today’s modern kitchen, providing an environmentally friendly solution for managing food waste. Over 85 years ago, InSinkErator revolutionized the...

GÖTEBERG, SWEDEN—PulPac, a pioneering leader in sustainable packaging solutions with its Dry Molded Fiber technology, announced the appointment of Nathalie Bödtker-Lund as its new Head of Impact and Sustainability. With a proven track record and extensive experience, Bödtker-Lund brings expertise and passion to the PulPac team. In her new role, Bödtker-Lund will lead PulPac’s strategic initiatives to enhance the company’s commitment to sustainability further and drive positive impact across the industry. She will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative sustainability practices that align with PulPac’s mission to replace single-use plastics. “We are truly excited to welcome Nathalie...

MIAMI—ABCO Cleaning Products, a leading provider of sustainable cleaning tools, announced that its Natura Yarn Mops have been nominated for the 2023 ISSA Show Innovation Award. ABCO’s Natura Yarn Wet and Dry Mops are produced using sustainable and innovative manufacturing processes. This product line has helped reduce nine million pounds of clothing scrap waste that would otherwise end up in landfills. “We’re grateful to have been nominated for this year’s ISSA Show Innovation Award,” shared Carlos Albir, Jr., Vice President of Operations at ABCO. “Finding innovative and sustainable cleaning solutions that help protect the planet is at the heart of our mission. This...

SOLON, OHIO—According to the EPA, 8.5 percent of plastic material in the U.S. is recycled. Another 15.8 percent is combusted for energy, leaving more than 75 percent that is sent to landfills. According to MultiPlast Systems Inc., a hotel room uses approximately 25 pounds of plastic annually, which doesn’t seem like a lot, but when you take 25 pounds times 300,000 rooms in a hospitality market segment you get more than 7,500,000 pounds of plastic waste, of which about 75 percent (5,625,000 pounds) ends up in landfills. Buried in a landfill, those items can take up to hundreds of years to...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Auto-Chlor System, a national leader in the production, installation, and service of energy-saving dishwashers, offers the U34 SpaceSaver Dishmachine. The U34 fits under a 34” table or countertop, making it ideal for behind-the-bar and café-like settings. Even with its space-saving design, the U34’s internal washing capacity accommodates full-size standard 20x20 dish racks. With a 90-second wash cycle, it can wash up to 37 racks an hour. The U34 dishmachine features Auto-Chlor’s proprietary water-saving technology, making it a highly efficient and cost-effective machine. Water efficiency doesn’t mean compromising on power. With a built-in water pressure regulator, the U34 ensures a powerful,...

PARIS—Reduction can only be achieved through precise measurement. To accurately quantify food waste and comply with shared standards, each property is encouraged to measure its waste using Gaïa, a dedicated online reporting tool unique to Accor hotels. This technology-based solution makes it easier for hotels to measure and monitor their energy, water, waste, and carbon footprint performance, so that they can accurately track the impact of their sustainability initiatives. To date, 71 percent of the Group’s affiliate, managed and franchised hotels, spread across 3,900 properties, have adopted this platform. The Group plans to extend this to all its hotels...