HORSHAM, PENN.—Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, shares four tips for operating a more sustainable restroom in honor of International Day of Forests. Taking place on March 21, International Day of Forests encouraged everyone to engage in sustainable activities that help the health of forests. “Forests are a vital aspect of our ecosystem and must be protected,” said Fabio Vitali, Vice President of Marketing, Sofidel. “By following best practices for sustainable cleaning and using restroom products that limit waste, organizations can help limit their impact on the environment.” Four tips for operating a more sustainable...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—With much of the pandemic in the rearview mirror, Buffalo, N.Y.-based Delaware North is continuing to build on its long-standing commitment to grow GreenPath, the company’s robust stewardship platform that has been in place since the 1990s. The key branches of GreenPath include environmental management, community involvement, facilities & asset protection, healthy living, and interpretation and education. “Delaware North’s GreenPath program is very much at the heart of our company’s culture,” says Debbie Friedel, Corporate Director of Sustainability for Delaware North. “It remains a driving force thanks to our leaders and caring associates who put ideas into action.” For its...

Crossville, Inc. Crossville, Inc.—Your Domestic Source for Sustainable Tile & Surfacing Solutions Crossville is the premiere source for responsibly manufactured porcelain tile, mosaics, glass, wall, porcelain tile panels, and countertop collections. U.S. owned-operated, Crossville offers tile designs as beautiful as they are sustainable, always with exceptional technical performance. We’re fully transparent regarding our products’ environmental impact and ingredient disclosure. We go the extra mile to attain third-party certification and verification, as well as optimization of EPDs, Declare Labels (100ppm and red list free), and our porcelain tile HPD. Order free samples, access full product documentation, and get inspired for your next...

CANCUN, MEXICO—Grand Residences Riviera Cancun announces a series of onsite features in celebration of the naturally beautiful setting ahead of the globally recognized conservation initiative, Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26. The day-long programming will include ways for guests of all ages to partake in eco-friendly activities such as a beach clean-up, yoga by the pool, planting trees at the resort, recreating crafts from recycled materials, and more. “Our commitment to ensuring the preservation of the breathtaking landscape we get to welcome guests to has been a staple of the property since the beginning,” said Daniela Trava Albarran, General Manager of...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Crossville, Inc. as a Founding Sponsor at the Silver Level. Crossville is the premiere source for responsibly manufactured porcelain tile, mosaics, glass, wall, porcelain tile panels, and countertop collections. U.S. owned-operated, Crossville offers tile designs as beautiful as they are sustainable, always with exceptional technical performance. Crossville was “born green,” manufacturing responsibly since launching in 1986. Since development of a method for recycling fired porcelain in 2009, Crossville is a net consumer of waste and has recycled over 140 million pounds of material that would’ve otherwise been landfilled. The company is fully transparent...

LONDON—The impacts of plastic waste on the environment and our health are global, drastic and countries around the world are enforcing plastic bans. As the call to end single-use plastics gets louder, the nation of St Kitts and Nevis is moving ahead with its plan to combat plastic pollution and promote a healthy environment. The world now produces more than 380 million tons of plastic every year, which could end up as pollutants entering the natural environment and oceans. According to Statista, plastics accounted for 12 percent of the municipal solid waste generated in the United States in 2018, however just 8.7 percent of the volume of plastic waste was recycled that year. “There...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Hotel Sustainability Solutions, Inc. (HSSI) as a Founding Sponsor at the Bronze level. HSSI is led by Charles A. Smith, CEO. HSSI focuses on the hospitality market with the analyzing, designing, implementing, and monitoring of individual and portfolio properties nationwide. HSSI has developed a client sustainability platform having 34 sustainability initiatives, which was a recipient of the prestigious California Governor’s GEELA Award (Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award). Smith is also CEO of Integrated Sustainability Solutions, Inc. (ISSI). ISSI uses a unique integration approach to assist the underwriting of costs to achieve impacting results. Financing models, depreciation schedules, energy efficient incentives, tax incentives...

LANCASTER, PA.—Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Irving Consumer Products announced a partnership between their respective Macon, Ga. facilities designed to improve both companies’ environmental footprints. In the second quarter of 2022, Irving Consumer Products will begin diverting its tissue fiber waste to AWI’s mineral fiber plant, reducing Armstrong’s need to source and purchase recycled newsprint as an input raw material for its ceilings. As a result, AWI and Irving Consumer Products expect to divert more than 3,500 tons of fiber waste annually from landfill disposal, supporting their circularity and waste diversion sustainability goals. AWI is committed to circular manufacturing as an...

WILMINGTON, DEL.—Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has joined PulPac’s worldwide network supporting the dry molded fiber community. In a world desperate for alternatives to plastics, the market-pull for dry molded fiber is enormous. To support converters in the transition to the new technology, PulPac continuously expands its network of preferred partners and suppliers. Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions, has joined this global network of leaders supporting the dry molded fiber community. “We are excited to be a force for sustainable change in the packaging industry by contributing to this groundbreaking technology. Solenis has...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—Furthering its commitment to sustainability and minimizing environmental impact, Standard Fiber, one of the world’s largest suppliers to the home textile market and manufacturer of basic bedding products, is launching a carbon reduction program where it will invest in carbon offsets for all cargo containers of textiles it exports from Asia to customers in the United States and 20 other countries around the world beginning this month. According to Standard Fiber, its carbon offsets will fund accredited carbon reduction programs such as protecting rainforest ecosystems from deforestation in Brazil and renewable energy programs on tribal lands in the United...