While at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) earlier this week, I spoke with many suppliers about their sustainability initiatives. One company that really caught my attention was Poly-Wood, LLC because of its impressive trash to treasure story—all in one manufacturing facility. POLYWOOD is the name of the wood first made more than 30 years ago utilizing recycled plastic—high-density polyethylene, an extremely durable type of plastic you’ll find all around your home: milk jugs, detergent containers, shampoo bottles, lotion bottles, cleaner spray bottles, etc. The best part of high-density polyethylene (HDPE for short) is that it can be infinitely recycled. Poly-Wood’s...

HORSHAM, PENN.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is showcasing its Papernet brand of sustainable restroom solutions at the ISSA Show North America 2025, taking place November 10 to 13 in Las Vegas. Attendees can visit booth 1730 to explore Sofidel’s innovative products, including HyTech Seas dispensers, Dissolve Tech and Bio Tech tissue. “We look forward to sharing our sustainable hygiene solutions with attendees at this year’s ISSA Show,” said Tahnie Gilliland, Marketing Specialist, Sofidel America. “These products are designed to help facilities reduce their environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of quality and...

NEW YORK—Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic furniture, announces the launch of the Freedom Ocean, the newest addition to its acclaimed Ocean Collection. This release reinforces Humanscale’s commitment to combating ocean pollution by transforming discarded materials into sustainable workplace solutions. Building on the legacy of Niels Diffrient’s iconic Freedom Chair, hailed as “the gold standard in office seating” and featured in the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the Freedom Ocean reimagines this ergonomic classic through the lens of sustainability. Crafted from reclaimed fishing nets and ocean plastic, it merges intelligent engineering with environmental responsibility. By 2050, it’s projected...

NEW YORK—Redefining the future of hospitality, Hyphyn—a breakthrough biodegradable vinyl—marks the next evolution of sustainable, stain-resistant upholstery faux leather for hotels, restaurants, and public spaces. Debuting this month at Boutique Design New York (BDNY), Hyphyn offers an unmatched human-centric and third-party verified end-of-life solution: it biodegrades over 90 percent within two years in landfill conditions, leaving behind no chemicals of concern or toxic residues. “Under development for over six years, Hyphyn was mindfully designed to address consumer and guest demand for more sustainable and transparent materials, and the industry’s need for durability,” says Iwan Nassimi, Executive Vice President of Nassimi, makers of Hyphyn. “Hyphyn bridges...

MALDIVES—Green Lodging News was recently approached to learn more about the environmental efforts at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The following are the results of questions presented by Green Lodging News to Shoaib Siddiqui, Assistant Chief Engineer at the resort. 1. In what year did the property open? 2019 2. How many employees? 290 3. What plastics have been eliminated to qualify the resort as being free of single-use plastic? For example, is water now available in glass bottles? Another form? Are bathroom amenities available in pump dispensers? What other single-use plastics have been eliminated and why is it so important to do that? From...

I attended The Hospitality Show in Denver this past week. The event is a production of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the publisher of Hotel Management. It was a great chance to touch base with suppliers I have gotten to know in past years and to make many new contacts. It would be impossible for me to highlight all the companies I interacted with in this column but here is a list that caught my attention: Two companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both featured valves that compress the air before it reaches the meter, so you only pay...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Leanpath, a leader in enterprise food waste management, announced the launch of its new, fully touchless AI floor scale tracker for high-volume kitchens. Data from this new tracker integrates with Leanpath’s existing AI-powered platform, which automatically analyzes food waste and delivers recommended operational changes to address a kitchen’s unique challenges. Designed for speed, accuracy, and simplicity, the Floor Scale AI uses embedded machine vision to instantly recognize food waste items. The system automatically captures photos and key operational details with no user input required. This data feeds the Leanpath food waste dashboard to provide analytics, reporting, and guidance, so chefs and managers...

BOULDER, COLO.—Eco-Products, a Novolex brand and leader in sustainable foodservice packaging, has been named the 2025 Balpex Innovation Center Award winner for its Veda reusable containers. Designed for cafeterias, campus dining halls and other on-site foodservice operations, the new Veda line makes reusable containers simple and trackable while supporting more sustainable foodservice operations. “We see reuse as the next frontier in sustainable foodservice,” said Wendell Simonson, General Manager of Eco-Products. “Veda pairs smart technology with durable design to make reuse easy for customers and achievable on a large scale.” The Balpex Innovation Center Award recognizes products that demonstrate an innovative approach, measurable business...

KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics will make a major statement at this year’s The Hospitality Show in Denver, presenting the industry-leading ADA Cosmetics Refillution system alongside a portfolio of world-class hotel amenities, including the debut of the redesigned BOGNER collection. One year after its launch, the ADA Cosmetics Refillution remains the world’s only automated hotel cosmetics refill system. The patented technology refills a 300ml dispenser in just six seconds, guaranteeing perfect hygiene. Hotels adopting the system save up to 95 percent plastic waste and 30 percent liquid waste while enjoying unmatched efficiency and sustainability. “Innovation is at the heart of ADA Cosmetics,” says Gerd von Podewils,...

MIAMI—Beyond Oil USA, a food-tech innovator with patented oil purification technology, announced a strategic partnership with Eazy Grease, a leading used cooking oil recycling company that is currently contracted with more than 6,700 customers. This collaboration delivers an end-to-end solution that transforms restaurant frying oil management from extended use to responsible recycling. The partnership combines Beyond Oil’s FDA-approved filter powder, which extends frying oil life from two to three days to 35 to 45 days, with Eazy Grease’s multi-state collection and recycling services. Together, they’re establishing a new sustainability standard, enabling restaurants to dramatically reduce oil consumption while ensuring used...