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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. ADA Cosmetics at The Hospitality Show in Denver
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,...
Beyond Oil USA & Eazy Grease Partner
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...
ADA Cosmetics Introduces The EcoClassic Collection
KEHL, GERMANY—A chic new standard has arrived in hotel bathrooms. With the launch of the EcoClassic collection, ADA Cosmetics introduces its most extensive and sustainable accessories range, replacing the company’s former luxury lines with a concept that blends elegance, innovation, and environmental care.
Minimalist Design, Maximum Responsibility
Timeless in black and white, EcoClassic is crafted from natural, renewable materials such as bamboo, cotton, and paper, eliminating plastic wherever possible. The elegant packaging is made from certified recycled cardboard, chosen in line with the principles of Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative—a global effort to protect forests through responsible sourcing.
The Completion of a Conscious Trilogy
EcoClassic is the...
Palace Company Calls on Travelers to Protect Planet That Makes Tourism Possible
CANCUN, MEXICO—In celebration of World Tourism Day 2025 late last month, The Palace Company has unveiled a powerful new video campaign capturing the ecosystems that thrive in and around its resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya: mangroves, dunes, jungles, crocodiles, sea turtles, and hundreds of species that coexist in harmony with tourism.
The message is clear: awareness is not enough—travelers and tourism partners must take action. Guests and the general public are invited to support the conservation of these unique habitats through a direct donation to Palace Foundation. “Every night a guest sleeps at one of our properties is made possible by the ecosystems...
Hyphyn—a Breakthrough in Biodegradable Performance Vinyl
NEW YORK—Created to address the design industry’s growing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials, Hyphyn—a breakthrough biodegradable vinyl—marks the next evolution of coated upholstery fabrics for healthcare spaces and beyond. Hyphyn, like its namesake, bridges lasting performance with a more responsible future. This innovative, stain-resistant, and bleach-cleanable material not only withstands the rigors of healthcare environments but offers a 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.
“Hyphyn is more than a product; it’s a commitment to the health of people and the...
Xela Pack Recognized as Sustainability Pioneer
BRIDGEWATER, MICH.—Xela Pack, a Bridgewater, Mich.-based company, was named a Silver Winner in the Sustainability Pioneer category during the 2025 Sustainable Food Awards. The awards ceremony, held in Amsterdam, was organized by U.K.-based company Ecovia Intelligence: a specialist research, consulting and training firm that focuses on global ethical product industries.
For nearly 40 years, Xela Pack’s focus has been producing environmentally conscious, small-dose packaging. The award recognized the company’s use and innovation of its PaperBottle, which uses only SFI- and FSC-certified sustainably sourced fibers in its construction. The PaperBottle has been evaluated by Centro Qualità Carta to be recyclable with...
Kasthall Teams Up with Pritzker Prize Winner David Chipperfield
KINNA, SWEDEN—Kasthall announces Fasad, a collection of woven rugs created in collaboration with renowned British architect Sir David Chipperfield. With its intricate design and use of a new, sustainable material—recycled wool—Fasad is a rug that promises to add a new classic to Kasthall’s already storied collection.
The Fasad collection translates the solid, textured feel of brick into the soft, tactile world of woven rugs, merging architectural elements with the beloved warmth and comfort of wool. The design represents a natural progression from last year’s Tegel, the inaugural collaboration between the Pritzker Prize-winning architect and Kasthall. Following the tufted Tegel, both...
Sofidel Adds New High-Capacity Product to Papernet Dissolve Tech Line
HORSHAM, PA.—Sofidel, a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, announced the expansion of its Papernet Dissolve Tech line with the introduction of a new 1,000’ Hardwound Roll Towel. The dissolvable towel offers facilities a higher-capacity option while maintaining the trusted performance of the existing range.
Papernet Dissolve Tech products are engineered to be soft and strong paper towels during use, but flush like conventional toilet paper. This helps reduce clogs, minimizes maintenance, improves operational efficiency and lowers costs. The new 1,000’ Hardwound Roll Towel builds on this technology by offering a longer-lasting option that reduces the frequency...
Green Lodging News Adds RoomOne Solutions to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added RoomOne Solutions to the Recycling/PTACs section of its Green Product & Service Directory. RoomOne Solutions makes PTAC disposal easy. It safely recycles PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, it will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks.
The RoomOne Solutions team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, it does the heavy lifting, so your...
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RoomOne Makes PTAC Disposal Easy
RoomOne makes PTAC disposal easy. We safely recycle PTAC units whenever they are replaced—whether it be a renovation, simple unit replacement, upgrade, demolition, unit failure or any other scenario—anytime you have a used PTAC, we will recycle it. This eliminates liability, storage issues, and EPA risks. Our team handles everything, whether you have 6 or 600 units, and provides quarterly reports to support your brand’s ESG goals. Trusted by hotels nationwide, we do the heavy lifting so your team doesn’t have to. Call (865) 326-6171.
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