CORNELL, N.Y.—The U.S. hotel industry faces growing pressure to address food waste due to its significant environmental, financial, and reputational impacts. This report, developed in partnership with the U.S. Food Waste Pact, Greenview, AHLA, and CHSB, aims to evaluate the current state of food waste practices, data disclosure, and reduction efforts across the hospitality sector. It highlights both the challenges and opportunities in advancing industry-wide progress on food waste reduction. Food waste in hotels stems largely from overproduction, spoilage, and leftover food from guest plates, especially in full-service and resort properties. However, comprehensive data remain scarce, with only 6 percent...

LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighted by the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions in the areas of workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction. The company’s goals align with its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars. At the close of 2025, Sands had spent more than $270 million on workforce development initiatives since 2021, surpassing its People pillar ambition to invest $200 million by 2025. In 2025, the company invested nearly $53 million in programs to advance job skills and career training for Team Members, hospitality industry professionals and...

LONDON—Pentair plc, a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, reporting on the company’s efforts to build a more resilient future for its business and the planet. In the Report, Pentair highlights its efforts toward Making Better Essential, including the achievement of its Water Stewardship and Product Design for Sustainability targets, with continued progress towards its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction target. “At Pentair, we believe that water is life’s most essential resource,” said John Stauch, Pentair President and CEO. “This report shares how, together with our customers, we are building a...

MADRID—The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and UN Tourism have launched the “Recipe of Change” initiative to address food waste in the tourism sector, with participation from major industry businesses serving over 600 million guests annually. The “Recipe of Change” initiative, launched by UNEP and UN Tourism on the International Day of Zero Waste, aims to address food waste in the tourism sector. The program encourages participating organizations to measure food waste in their operations and implement operational and behavioral solutions in support of Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve food waste by 2030. A Global Roundtable was convened...

PHILADELPHIA—Yosemite Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark Destinations, announced it has been awarded the Leave No Trace Gold Standard Hospitality designation, the highest level of recognition from the organization. The designation underscores Yosemite Hospitality’s leadership in protecting Yosemite National Park’s natural landscapes while elevating guest education and responsible recreation across its lodging, dining, and recreational experiences. “Environmental responsibility is fundamental to how we operate in the nation’s most treasured places,” said Sasha Day, President & CEO of Aramark Destinations. “Yosemite Hospitality’s Gold Standard designation reflects the deep commitment of our teams to empower guests, support our park partners, and integrate sustainable principles into foundational...

EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc. announced that its XLERATOR Hand Dryer has been recognized in the Materials category at the Sustainability in Construction Awards, an award presented by the Ecuadorian local chapter of the Green Building Council, CEES, in partnership with EKOS. Accepted by siblings Belen and Rodrigo Anda of Excel Dryer’s Ecuadorian partner Cecomex, the award highlights building material solutions that help the construction industry worldwide enhance sustainability, efficiency and the health of all people through smarter design and environmental responsibility. The XLERATOR Hand Dryer supports green building goals by reducing reliance on paper towels, lowering waste and helping facilities improve hygiene in high-traffic...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—When a foodservice kitchen’s fryer doesn’t come with built-in filtration, Frontline International’s Filtration Machine can fill the gap. It extends oil life by up to 50 percent, which helps reduce costs, and helps standardize the taste and quality of food. Food consistency is crucial to the customer experience and building brand loyalty. An investment in properly filtered oil is an investment in overall profitability. The powerful and easy to use Filtration Machine is designed to operate with any commercial fryer. This flexible, standalone system holds 75 pounds of oil and pumps full in just two minutes. It is made...

NATIONAL REPORT—Renovations refresh guestrooms, modernize amenities, and strengthen brand alignment. However, debris from demolition and installation can quietly inflate costs and undermine environmental commitments. From drywall scraps to tile fragments and packaging materials, waste accumulates quickly. Leaders who prioritize managing construction waste during hotel renovations protect margins while reinforcing sustainability goals. Without a structured diversion plan, crews mix materials, increasing landfill volume. Reduce both financial and environmental strain by following these tips: Conduct a Pre-Renovation Waste Assessment Project leaders should review the renovation scope before demolition starts. Refreshing rooms results in different waste streams compared to lobby overhauls. Bathroom upgrades generate significant tile...

CHICAGO—A new report from the U.S. Food Waste Pact (Pact), a collaborative initiative of 30 food businesses across the country led by nonprofits ReFED and World Wildlife Fund, shows reductions in the amount of food being wasted nationwide by grocery retail and foodservice companies in 2024 compared to 2023. The results are good news for the food system, as it tries to address its 60-million-ton food waste problem. This is the second year that Pact signatories have reported these data, with 2023 results serving as the inaugural benchmark for food waste in these sectors. Unsold food rates, the metric that...

KINGSEY FALLS, QUEBEC—Cascades, a leader in the manufacture of eco-responsible packaging and hygiene products, announced that it has made a $6.9 million investment in its Kingsey Falls recycled uncoated cardboard manufacturing plant (Kingsey Falls Paper) with the aim of increasing the production capacity of the equipment as well as the quality of the product. Since last September, Cascades has installed several new pieces of equipment to improve film quality control. These investments will significantly enhance the film’s properties, better meeting the needs of the food packaging industry, particularly in terms of surface finish and printing. This project is a key...