ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added CleanBrands to the Mattress Encasements section of its Green Product & Service Directory. CleanBrands is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced waterproof bedding protection products. Its patented MicronOne fabric has complete breathability to ensure comfortable, healthy sleep, effectively blocks liquids, moisture and acts as a barrier to block allergens, bed bugs, dust mites and mold particles down to one micron from infesting a mattress or box spring. CleanRest encasements are soft, noise free and integrated with patented Zip-N-Click, a self-locking zipper enclosure that blocks bed bugs, dust mites, are machine washable, chemical-free and premium optic...

DALTON, GA.—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. (Shaw) recently earned top honors in the Floor Covering Weekly annual GreenStep awards, which recognize the flooring industry’s contributions to sustainability. Shaw received the magazine’s most prestigious recognition, the Pinnacle Award, in addition to winning the Practice/Process and International award categories and being named honoree in the People and Promotion/Communication categories. “We’re proud to be recognized as an industry leader in sustainability,” said Kellie Ballew, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Shaw. “We’re steadfast in our commitment to minimizing our impact on the environment and maximizing human potential. It’s about people and the planet. The events...

BARRIE, ONT.—Busch Systems, a leader in recycling and waste solutions, is hosting the next program as part of the Green Thinking Webinar Series on October 27, 2021. This free Zoom-based event will bring recycling and facilities managers together to share best practices and personal experiences on how to design and set up recycling and waste bin collection infrastructure. Instead of a traditional presentation, this program will be exclusively organized around discussion groups. Participants will move between Zoom breakout rooms reserved for topics such as bin design features, signage, placement and involving stakeholders among others. Attendees will be prompted to share...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIF.—Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced the acquisition of the 41-room, beachfront Laguna Riviera Beach Resort. The historic Laguna Beach hotel marks SCP’s first expansion into California, and its sixth hotel overall. The acquisition advances SCP’s plan to expand its footprint into communities that align with SCP’s healthy, kind, green values. Opened in 1948, the Laguna Riviera is located directly on the beach just two blocks south of Downtown Laguna Beach. Described as a part French Riviera and part Mediterranean retreat, the resort boasts scenic coastal views, direct access to surfing and stand-up paddle boarding, and features a variety of...

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA.—Quench, a leading provider of filtered water solutions for businesses and dealer partners across the United States and Canada, announced that it has acquired Vero Water. Vero Water is a leading brand of eco-friendly, luxury, still and sparkling water to the hospitality industry. Vero water is served to more than 75 million guests per year in acclaimed restaurants, hotels, and cruise lines in the United States and 14 countries around the world. Vero’s proprietary technology enables clients to filter, chill, fill and serve Vero still and sparkling water on-premises and on-demand, in reusable luxury glass bottles,...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes Artanis Home to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Amenities/Dispensers/Toiletries” category. Artanis Home is a sustainable, refillable pump bottle provider for hotels and vacation rentals, featuring highly customizable options and low MOQs. The company can design plastic or elegant glass bottles with adhesive labelling or print that features a property’s branding and unique style. The pre-printed refillable shower bottles are recommended by NBC News to “ditch single-use bottles” as an environmentally friendly option that “saves you money over time and keeps plastic out of our landfills and oceans.” Contact Artanis Home at info@artanishome.com.

NATIONAL REPORT—Nearly half of the United States population, 150 million American adults, are coffee drinkers. Now think about the cups. Unless you’re drinking your brew at home, you’re likely picking up your java in a paper cup to go. And that’s the problem across the world: nearly 16 billion paper to-go cups are used every year, which leads to 6.5 million trees being cut down and 4 billion gallons of water being wasted. The inside of most paper to-go cups is also coated in a thin layer of plastic, making them unrecyclable. With these issues in mind, many places, ranging from small...

LAS VEGAS—Wynn Resorts issued its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes the company’s collective pledges and defined goals to decrease emissions and confront the mounting risk of climate change. The report also outlines how Wynn Resorts’ ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic ran parallel to achieving a gamut of progressive ESG and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) goals, with significant strides made in community outreach and crisis relief efforts, responsible business practices, and protecting human rights. In the report’s forward, Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox remarked, “A truly great company, one founded on the belief that excellence is...

The world’s environment is affected primarily by real estate, transportation, and manufacturing. Due to the influence that these industries have on each other, it is clear that designing and operating sustainable buildings have a tremendous impact on the environment. Some of the concerns addressed by sustainability practices include inefficient site planning; lack of smart growth; waste of water, electricity, and energy; overconsumption and excessive waste; not using sustainable materials; minimizing transportation; the lack of healthy indoor air quality; increased pollution; depletion of the ozone layer; and climate change. Challenges & Misconceptions The hospitality industry was slow to adopt sustainable operations and design because...

BARRIE, ONT.—Busch Systems, leaders in recycling and waste solutions, is hosting the next program as part of the Green Thinking Webinar Series on September 30, 2021. This free webinar will feature case studies by industry experts on the topic of Incorporating Waste Reduction into Hotel & Resort Operations. As travelers increasingly seek brands that reflect their values, the hospitality industry has taken big steps to embrace sustainability. Recycling remains a bedrock part of any green lodging program, but many corporate and individual properties are discovering other ways that waste reduction practices—from food composting to eliminating single use plastics—can yield a...