MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. was named one of America’s Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This ranking highlights the top 500 U.S.-based companies that are making a positive impact on the planet, while also setting the standard for environmentally conscious practices in their respective industries. “Clean water is the most important natural resource in the world, and as a global leader in water management solutions our ongoing strategy for sustainability and our business are increasingly one and the same,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “This recognition highlights our focus...

LOS ANGELES—The iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, the Forbes 5-Star hotel, renowned for its luxury accommodations and commitment to environmental sustainability, has partnered with San Francisco-based Epic Cleantec to implement a groundbreaking onsite water reuse system. This partnership aligns with the hotel’s ongoing efforts to conserve water and reduce its environmental footprint. Alagem Capital, a leading real estate development group and owner of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, played a key role in the initiative. Epic’s OneWater system will recycle 438,000 gallons of water annually from the hotel for reuse in landscape irrigation, helping to beautify the hotel’s garden-styled restaurant,...

WAYLAND, MASS.—Garden equipment engines produce up to 5 percent of the nation’s air pollution and lawns are depleting our groundwater supplies. Each weekend, tens of millions of Americans mow their lawns, using some 800 million gallons of gas per year and producing tons of air pollutants. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2020, one hour operating a new gasoline lawn mower that doesn’t have a catalytic converter emits the same amount of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxide as driving a new car 45 miles. What’s more, lawn care chemicals and pesticides get carried indoors on shoes,...

NATIONAL REPORT—Water quality can significantly impact the operation and reputation of your hospitality business. If you aim to maintain high standards, you must understand and address common water issues. Follow along as we discuss four typical water problems and how to effectively tackle them. Inefficient Water Use Hotel owners who are seeking to run an eco-friendly business are probably already aware that combatting water waste is an ongoing battle. Inefficient fixtures, leaks, and outdated equipment can result in substantial water loss and increased operational costs. Adopting water-efficient technologies, such as low-flow faucets and toilets, can drastically reduce water usage and improve...

IOS, GREECE—Calilo, the family-owned luxury resort in Ios, announced the launch of an independent Environmental Observatory for the island, solidifying its commitment to sustainability and preservation. The independently funded, operated and science-based plan aims to enhance sustainable development on the island by monitoring environmental evolution, diagnosing trends, formulating data-driven proposals, and implementing sustainability practices across the island. Situated on the unspoiled island of Ios in the Greek Cyclades, Calilo was created with sustainability and ecotourism at the heart of their ethos. With a deep-rooted love for the island and a goal of immersing guests in a destination focused on reconnection...

NEW YORK—WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions, announced it has signed a partnership with HSB (Hartford Steam Boiler), a multi-line specialty insurer. The partnership combines WINT’s industry-leading AI-based water management solutions with HSB’s unique expertise in IoT technology and OEM uptime warranty solutions to provide businesses with an ultimate solution to protect from water leak damage. Demonstrating HSB’s commitment to customers and its continuing confidence in WINT’s proven artificial intelligence-driven systems, the expanded partnership elevates the insurer’s exclusive ecosystem of commercial-grade, best-in-class Internet of Things (IoT) solutions by incorporating the latest and greatest technologies. A recent study...

SHELTON, CONN.—Budderfly, the premier Energy as a Service (EaaS) partner for commercial businesses with repeatable footprints, announced that it has added water conservation technologies to its suite of energy savings solutions through a strategic acquisition. The addition of water conservation technologies to Budderfly’s existing portfolio of energy efficiency solutions will help its customers reduce on-site water usage by 20 to 30 percent. Budderfly’s suite of water conservation technologies includes low-flow fixtures, intelligent leak detection systems, and groundbreaking accuracy-enhancing valves that lower customers’ water and sewer costs by compressing air volume in municipal water lines and reducing vibration at the meter....

LAS VEGAS—Climate change is now at the forefront of people’s minds, while travel is continually cited as a major (and significantly, a discretionary) contributor to total carbon emissions. As such, every hotel brand needs a clear plan and must also be increasingly transparent about what’s been done to date to win hearts and minds. But every plan relies upon leadership, and with customer sentiment slowly shifting more and more towards ESG values (especially amongst the younger generations), this presents a clear case for carving out a sustainability role for every hotel. Of all the places to learn about how to...

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO—Solmar Hotels & Resorts is implementing various sustainable actions every day of the year in favor of the care of the natural environment, environmental protection, and the preservation of the oceans. During Earth Hour, a global event promoted by the World Fund for Nature (WWF) that consists of a voluntary blackout, they made a symbolic gesture to emphasize the importance of reducing the problem of climate change. They partially turned off the lights of the buildings in Grand Solmar Land’s End and Solmar Resort for one hour. During this time, flares and candles were lit in the shape of...

NATIONAL REPORT—The economic disruption of COVID-19 may have largely come and gone, but not every sector has been able to quickly bounce back. This is particularly true for the SMBs (small to medium-sized businesses) in the hospitality sector like restaurants and hotels, which operate on tight margins—even in the best of times—and continue to face mounting costs, especially from labor, food, and energy. At the same time, these businesses are increasingly on the receiving end of consumer and stakeholder pressure to balance sustainability with profitability. The changing hospitality landscape has led many businesses to undergo sweeping efficiency projects, from adopting...