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Profits go down the drain, literally, when water is not conserved. Fortunately, there are many measures that can be taken to reduce consumption--both inside and outside of the hotel building. Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and best practices. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Water Conservation

Home Water Conservation
Profits go down the drain, literally, when water is not conserved. Fortunately, there are many measures that can be taken to reduce consumption--both inside and outside of the hotel building. Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and best practices. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

EPA in Search of Nominations for Water Efficiency Leader Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The EPA is accepting nominations for the 2008 Water Efficiency Leader Awards to recognize organizations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation in water efficiency. Winners will be chosen by a panel of national water experts and based on three criteria: leadership, innovation, and water saved. “We encourage organizations and individuals who are saving water, energy and money for our nation’s families and communities to apply for the 2008 Water Efficiency Leader Awards,” said Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA’s assistant administrator for water. “Together, we are proving innovative technology and environmental stewardship can help conserve our country’s greatest...

Green Lodging News Welcomes Caroma as Directory Partner

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Caroma as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Caroma is a leading producer of high efficiency dual flush toilets. Averaging 0.9 gallons per flush (gpf), Caroma’s WaterSense-approved Smart Technology toilets provide water savings up to 44 percent compared to 1.6 gpf and 74 percent compared to 3.5 gpf toilets. The toilets are also available in Elongated and Easy Height (ADA height). With large trapways, Caroma toilets are virtually unblockable. Caroma is also a producer of bathroom sinks, urinals and toilet seats. For additional information, call (800) 605-4218,...

Waterless Survey Investigates No-Water Urinal Systems

VISTA, CALIF.—Nearly 100 commercial, educational, and government building facility managers, who have installed waterless or no-water urinal systems in their facilities, were asked their thoughts on waterless or no-flush urinals. “This is one of the few surveys taken on the subject,” says Klaus Reichardt, founder and managing partner of Waterless Co. LLC, the oldest U.S. manufacturer of waterless urinals. “However, with the growing interest in greening building operations, the systems are becoming quite common and are now found in many locations.” As to overall opinions, when asked if they had a choice between installing conventional or waterless urinals again, 60 percent...

Hilton Vancouver, Wash., is First to Earn LEED and Green Seal Certification

VANCOUVER, WASH.—The Hilton Vancouver, Washington, one of America’s first sustainably-designed hotels, is making history again this month as the first hotel in the world to earn both Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Green Seal certifications. The Green Seal environmental certification accolade comes three years after the hotel became the first major U.S. hotel—and the first Hilton Hotel—to earn LEED certification. “The Hilton Vancouver, Washington is the only hotel in the world to achieve environmental sustainability certification from two top universally accepted and independent analysts,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, brand management—Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “This hotel...

GLN Welcomes ConservCo Water Conservation as Directory Partner

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes ConservCo Water Conservation Products as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. ConservCo provides water conservation auditing, consulting, planning, and implementation services. By utilizing its many water-conserving products, ConservCo can reduce water waste, lower energy and sewer expenses, and help hoteliers earn two water efficiency points toward LEED certification. ConservCo begins with a thorough audit of the property to evaluate how much water is being used, and to determine how much water is actually wasted. ConservCo then identifies available local water utility rebates. Each audit is tailored to...

Hilton Hotels Corp. Announces Global Sustainability Goals

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.—Hilton Hotels Corp. announced short and long term goals and objectives towards building sustainability into the core fabric of its businesses worldwide. Christopher J. Nassetta, President & CEO, outlined directional targets for improvement in the company’s sustainability performance throughout the next five years within systemwide hotels globally. By 2014, goals for the Hilton Family of Hotels are to: • Reduce energy consumption from direct operations by 20 percent; • Reduce Co2 emissions by 20 percent; • Reduce output of waste by 20 percent; and • Reduce water consumption by 10 percent. “Upon becoming a truly global company with the acquisition of Hilton International and following the...

National Restaurant Association Launches Conserve Initiative

CHICAGO—The National Restaurant Assn. launched “Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability”, an initiative designed to support the United States’ nearly one million restaurant and foodservice locations as they become more eco-friendly, at the Association’s recent Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago. The Conserve website will educate restaurateurs on how taking small steps over time—or bigger steps for those who choose to do so—can make a difference for the future of our planet, as well as be positive for business. “We are launching Conserve to raise awareness and provide resources and information about eco-friendly practices to the entire restaurant and foodservice community,” said...

Pineapple Offering Customizable Linen, Towel Reuse Cards

SAINT CHARLES, MO.—Pineapple Hospitality now offers fully customizable linen and towel reuse cards. Cards are 4 inches by 6 inches, and are printed on 80 percent recycled paper with minimum 40 percent post-consumer content coated stock with vegetable and soy-based inks. Pineapple Hospitality offers multiple categories of stock designs for its custom linen and towel reuse cards. Most colors and fonts can be changed. Layout of images and text also can be changed. The card size can be customized as well. If that’s not enough, Pineapple’s graphic design team can create something new just for a property—be it posters,...

Conservco Launches New Water Audit Service, Website

RENO, NEV.—ConservCo Water Conservation Products, LLC announced the launch of its new Water Audit Service and website. ConservCo’s proprietary Water Audit Service provides facilities with a comprehensive review of their current water use, and helps a hotel operator or building engineer evaluate how much water a property can save. The service includes rigorous inspections, tests and measurements, and culminates with a detailed report that includes cost analysis and ROI modeling. “We provide the client with a complete audit report and water conservation plan, which includes recommended corrective measures to save water,” said Lauren Sellyei, president of ConservCo. “When appropriate, our...

New NRA Website Impresses with Valuable Tips, Links, Success Stories

Because the dates for the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago fell right on the heels of the HD 2008 Expo & Conference this year, I was unable to attend. However, there was an announcement made at the restaurant show that you should know about—especially if you operate any kind of food and beverage operation. The NRA announced the launch of “Conserve: Solutions for Sustainability,” an initiative designed to support the United States’ nearly one million restaurant and foodservice locations as they become more eco-friendly. “We are launching Conserve to raise awareness and provide resources...