Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/01/22/new-award-for-sustainab…

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and Tourism Cares have partnered to recognize sustainability initiatives in the travel industry with a new award. The first-ever Tourism Cares Sustainability Award will be presented at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala, Jan. 26, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

The Tourism Cares award is a new addition to HSMAI’s annual Adrian Awards, a competition that honors the ‘best of the best’ in travel and hospitality marketing in the categories of advertising, public relations and web marketing.

“Tourism Cares is pleased and proud to honor those who epitomize sustainable practices in their hospitality and tourism businesses,” said Bruce Beckham, Executive Director of Tourism Cares. “The Tourism Cares Sustainability Award and the Adrian Award program give us that unique opportunity.”

The Tourism Cares Sustainability Award honor will be presented to an individual or organization that displays ongoing investment and…

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Author: TerraCurve
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/01/22/ecoroomscom-rebrands-it…

EcoRooms & EcoSuites, a major certification and marketing resource for green hotels in the U.S. and abroad, has unveiled a newly-redesigned logo and Web site, highlighting the growing role of sustainability in the hospitality industry while also offering travelers a more user-friendly online experience.

“We expect 2009 to be a huge year for EcoRooms & EcoSuites, and in the growth of consumer awareness regarding green lodging options,’” says Ray Burger, president of Pineapple Hospitality and founder of EcoRooms & EcoSuites. “As consumers continue to become more knowledgeable about green travel, we’ve changed the look and feel of our logo and Web site. We’ve added new properties to our directory, streamlined our rigorous ‘Significant 7′ criteria to becoming a member, and we recently added a new member to our Board of Advisors. “

EcoRooms & EcoSuites’ Board of Advisors is a panel of some of the greenest minds the hospitality industry has to offer. With decades of combined experience,…

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Author: Jean-Paul
Website: http://www.thechicecologist.com/2009/01/seven-great-biodegra…

Biodegradable items are great for our environment. They break down and replenish the earth. Biodegradation is the process of biological conversion of materials into CO2, H2O and minerals. According to tests based on international standards (OECD), to be called readily biodegradable an ingredient must biodegrade 60% or more within a 28 day period. The only [...]

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A safer artificial turf

The 2009 International Builder Show in Las Vegas this year is  full of hope of a greener, stronger building industry.  The big players in the build industry all flaunted their energy efficient products and foam insulation vendors seemed like a dime a dozen.   The words, “energy star,” was the favorite buzz words of the day.

As a recap,  Day 1 was spent in the Center building of the Show, and I can honestly say, I missed most of the vendors.  There was so much to see and very little time to spend with many of the companies. Some of my favorites were listed in my Day 1 summary.

On Day 2, I spent most my time in the South building of the convention center, which contained an eclectic mix of companies from Castor oil based insulation to a soy based paint removal product.  There was no telling where “green” building products would surface  in this section of the Show.  Listed below are some of my finds, so read on.

Field Turf Green

Field Turf …

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