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AMENITIES
Concept Amenities, Gary Coward, ALLY MEMBER, 3236 Cliff Sieler Court, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117, dir 702/334-0970, 702/889-3741, Fax 702/920-8069, Internet: WWW Home Page, Eco.Fresh is a complete range of guest amenity essentials designed to cater for all personal needs. This comprehensive line up allows you the option to select the right sizes and packaging to suit your needs. Refresh and revive while you cleanse with an invigorating citrus fragrant sensation. Liquids and soaps have been formulated with essential ingredients to maintain moisture for clean skin and healthy hair.
ecoLiving Essentials, Guyen Huynh, Co-Founder, ALLY MEMBER, 3964 Rivermark Plaza, Suite 210, Santa Clara, CA 95054, 408/655-0135, Internet: WWW Home Page, Travel green with ecoLiving Essentials. Provide your hotel guests with biodegradable shower caps. Contact us for bulk pricing.
EO/Small World Trading Company, Shannon McDonough, Operations Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 15A Koch Road, Corte Madera, CA 94925, 800/570-3775, 415/945-1900, Fax 415/945-711, Internet: WWW Home Page. EO is a family owned, certified organic manufacturer of a full line of hotel amenities with eco-friendly ingredients and packaging.
Impact Enterprises, Inc., Ralph W. Salisbury, Senior VP – Marketing, ALLY MEMBER, 11 Horse Hill, Warwick, NY 10990-2665, \866/370-0340, 845/988-1900, Fax 845/988-1910, Internet: WWW Home Page, Eco-friendly menu covers, binder covers, table-top accessories, winelist covers, presentation folders, sales kits, product & information packaging, award covers, guest services directory covers, and other custom products manufactured from materials that are natural (organic), durable, and attractive. Impact's unique manufacturing capability allows us to produce environmentally friendly products that are branding quality products.
Portico Home + Spa, Megan A. Wiseman, Brand Director, ALLY MEMBER, 261 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1501, New York, NY 10016-7703, 212/951-7260, Fax 212/951-7268, Internet: WWW Home Page, The Portico lifestyle creates an environment that speaks comfort and expresses superior craftsmanship. We are committed to using natural & organic materials whenever possible. No harsh chemicals, no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides & no harmful dyes. Better for you & yours. Better for cotton growers & workers. Better for a sustainable future.
room360 by FOH, Laura Bolser, Marketing Director, ALLY MEMBER, 9315 Park Drive, Miami Shores, FL 33138, 305/757-7940, Fax 305/757-7941, Internet: WWW Home Page. room360°™ by FOH evokes a clean, modern approach to decorating by designing and manufacturing stylish amenity solutions for both hotel bath and guest rooms.
APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES
GreenSource Organic Clothing Company, David Basson, President, ALLY MEMBER, 1020 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057, 425/656-9123, Fax 425/656-9124, Internet: WWW Home Page, Greensource is a 16 year-old company based in Seattle that designs and manufactures garments and robes made from certified organic cotton and other sustainable fibers. Products include Tops and Bottoms for Mens,Ladies,and Kids. We grow our own organic cotton which is certified according to international GOTS standards by independent third party companies.
BAGS,
BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC TRASH
BIOgroupUSA, Inc., biobagusa.com
Biodegradable Food Services, LLC, bdfs.net
The Bag Company, Inc., thebagcompanyinc.com/main.htm
EcoFilm / Eco Works, ecofilm.com
Mansfield Paper, mansfieldpaper.com/environmentallysafe.html
Nat-Ur, Inc., Nat-Ur.com
BATHROOM DISPOSABLES
Golden Group International, Ltd., Kevin Hanna, Vice President, ALLY MEMBER, 305 Quaker Lane, Patterson, NY 12563, 866/296-6901, 845/440-1025, Fax 845/704-0754, Internet: WWW Home Page Golden Group is diligently working to provide a relatively inexpensive solution to address the incorrect disposal issues connected with solid waste and sewage systems. In haste, men and women will flush various items down the toilet such as condoms, hair, Band-Aids, sanitary napkins, tampons, wipes, and even diapers when proper disposal options are not provided. These problems can be avoided by using the SANI SAC™ in your restroom facilities.
BATHROOM FIXTURES,
HAND DRYERS
American Dryer Corp., 508/678-9000, Internet: amdry.com
Excel Dryer Inc., Bill Gagnon, Marketing Director, ALLY MEMBER, 357 Chestnut Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028-0365, 413/525-4531, Fax 413/525-2853, Internet: www.exceldryer.com. XLERATOR hand dryer, The New Industry Standard, dries hands completely in 10 - 15 seconds and uses 80 percent less energy than conventional dryers. XLERATOR represents a 95% cost savings versus paper towels and eliminates their maintenance while improving restroom hygiene. XLERATOR is also GreenSpec Approved and helps qualify for LEED Credits.
Dyson B2B, Inc., Anita David, ALLY MEMBER, 600 West Chicago Avenue, Suite 275, Chicago, IL 60654, 888/DYSON-AB, Fax 312/706-2258, Internet: WWW Home Page, The only hand dryer that literally scrapes water from hands. It's the fastest hand dryer – and it's hygienic too, cleaning the air before blowing it onto hands. And because it uses up to 80% less energy than warm air hand dryers, it costs less to run and is better for the environment.
BATHROOM FIXTURES,
Porcelain Recycling
Virginia Oyster Heritage Foundation, Internet: Deq.state.va.us/oysters/build.html, Smashed porcelain creates oyster habitat.
BATHROOM FIXTURES,
TOILETS,
Composting
Clivus Mullltrum 800/425-4887, Internet: ClivusMultrum.com
EcoTech 978/369-3951, Internet: EcoTechUSA.com
Envirolet 800/387-5126, Internet: Envirolet.com
BATHROOM FIXTURES,
Waterless Urinals
Waterless Co. LLC, Klaus Reichardt, ALLY MEMBER, 1050 Joshua Way, Vista, CA 92081-7807, 888/NOFLUSH(663-5874), 858/793-5393, Fax 858/793-5661, Internet: waterless.com. Waterless Co. urinals work completely without water. Waterless No-FlushTM urinals can be easily installed to all restroom applications. This fixture saves up to 45,000 gallons of water and more per year per fixture. It greatly reduces typical urinal maintenance and improves restroom sanitation.
BEVERAGES
Earth Friendly Distilling Co., Michelle Nouvel, Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 5741 Legacy Drive, Suite 320, Plano, TX 75024, 214/556-3723/7, Fax 214/556-2725, Internet: WWW Home Page, Introducing, the world's first eco-friendly flavored vodka series. 360 Vodka has reinvented the spirits industry by being the first and only true eco-friendly premium vodka. Now, after winning awards in taste, quality, packaging and marketing, 360 Vodka will evolve once more.
Frey Vineyards, Ltd., Katrina Frey, ALLY MEMBER, 14000 Tomki Road, Redwood Valley, CA 95470, 800/760-3739, 707/485-5177, Internet: WWW Home Page. Frey Vineyards – Mendocino County organic wine with no sulfites added, from America's pioneering organic winery. Also, the first maker of certified Biodynamic® Wines in the U.S. We have always been family-owned and operated, and today a third generation helps with the production of fine organic wines in a tradition of sustainability started nearly 30 years ago.
Prairie Organic Vodka, Amber Hancock, ALLY MEMBER, 25 Main Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612/362-7500, Fax 612/362-7501, Internet: WWW Home Page, Prairie Organic Vodka is a beautifully smooth, organic and kosher vodka. Crafted on the Minnesota prairie by a fifth-generation family of spirit makers in partnership with over 900 farmers.
Sazerac Company (Rain Organics Vodka), Elizabeth Cawood, Vodka Brand Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY 40601, 502/696-5969, Fax 502/696-5947, Internet: WWW Home Page, Rain Organics Vodka is made from 100% organic white corn grown at Fizzle Flat Farm in Yale, IL. It is distilled seven times for exceptional taste and smoothness. Rain Organics is USDA certified.
BOTTLES
Pura Stainless, LLC, John Thornell, Vice President Business Development, ALLY MEMBER, P. O. Box 161861, Big Sky, MT 59716, 505/204-8089, Fax 406/995-3026, Internet: WWW Home Page, Pura Stainless bottles are crafted from food service grade, electro-polished stainless steel. Our bottles are 100% BPA-free, do not leach harmful chemicals like plastic bottles, nor do they require funky chemical linings like aluminum bottles. And, unlike other bottles, our lids are also made from stainless steel because what good is using a non-plastic bottle if you are still drinking through a plastic cap?
US Architectural Products, Lori Albanese, VP CFO, ALLY MEMBER, 1117 Douglas Avenue, Unit 1, North Providence, RI 02904, 888/238-2541, 800/243-6677, Fax 401/725-8540, Internet: WWW Home Page, U.S. Architectural Products provides architects, designers, developers, contractors and manufacturers with ideas, services and products that contribute to the overall success of building projects nationwide. Our quality line of cement boards and accessories are the number one choice when fire-resistance and durability are a concern. Applications are ideal for roofs, floors and walls. Trust your project to only the finest products.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Activeion Cleaning Solutions, Activeion Cleaning Solutions, Amber Arnseth, Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 21308 John Milless Road, Rogers, Minnesota 55374, 763/428-0306, Fax 763/428-0083, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: amber.arnseth@activeion.com, Activeion addresses the ever-growing need for sustainable cleaning with its ionized water technology solutions, including the ionator EXP™ and the ionator HOM™. Both are easy-to-use on demand cleaners that convert tap water into ionized water - a dirt-removing, bacteria-killing agent that eliminates the need for general-purpose cleaning chemicals. One of the only cleaners in the world without a chemical-related health warning label, both the EXP and the HOM have been tested and confirmed to kill more than 99.9% of E. coli, VRE, Salmonella, MRSA, Pseudomonas, Listeria and E. coli O157:H7, as well as complete eradication of the H1N1 virus.
The Clorox Company, Susanna Burke, Associate Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 1221 Broadway, Oakland CA 94612, dir 510/271-7043, Fax 510/208-1515, Internet: WWW Home Page, The work you do is important. Choose a name you trust. From childcare centers and hospitals to hotels and restaurants, you play a critical role in making your environments healthier. Clorox Professional Products can help you meet your workplace challenges with confidence.
The Dial Corporation, Ronald Lewis, Brand Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 19001 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, dir 480/754-5070, 480/754-3425, Fax 480/754-2658, Internet: WWW Home Page,
Host/Racine Industries, Geoff Greeley, Director of Marketing & Training, ALLY MEMBER, 1405 16th Street, Racine, WI 53403, 800/558-9439, 262/637-4491, Fax 262/637-0558, Internet: WWW Home Page. For more than 50 years, the HOST Dry Carpet Cleaning System has been the premier dry extraction system on the market. For use in both residential and commercial settings, HOST works better than hot water or steam methods. And, since it is a dry process, you can walk on the carpet immediately after cleaning – meaning zero downtime. 100% Green. 100% Clean. 100% Dry. 0% Downtime.
Natural Soap Formulas, Kaylin D'Aire, ALLY MEMBER, 2587 SW 30th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, 888/759-7256, 954/581-7050, Fax 954/581-7040, Internet: WWW Home Page, Makers of the EPA award-winning KD Gold brand. Natural Soap Formulas blends safer, high-performance plant-based cleaners, degreasers, solvents and polishes to help shift industry from hazardous chemical cleaning products to safer, organic cleaning solutions. Over 250 uses; completely non-toxic, non-fuming, and baby-safe; one gallon of concentrate will yield from 6-20 or more gallons of actual soap-up to 200 for window cleaning alone! To order KD Gold for your hotel, motel, lodge, inn, resort, business, or family, contact Glenn Reben, nat. acct. mgr., at 417/778-1568 or via e-mail at greben@socket.net.
National Chemical Laboratories, Inc., William J. Smith, ALLY MEMBER, 401 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, 800/NAT-CHEM, 215/922-1200, Fax 215/922-5517, Internet: nclonline.com. Makers of EARTH SENSE® Floor Care and e-solution™ Cleaning Product Systems, addressing environmental responsibility and worker safety. All e-solution™ products are readily biodegradable with low or no VOCs, no added dyes or fragrance, no silicates, no chelating agents or caustics. Safe and effective cleaning for a wide variety of applications.
PH 12.6, Western Pacific Pulp & Paper, Tanya Krefsky, Brand Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 9333 Stewart & Gray, Downey, CA 90241, 800/803-9777, C 954/483-0933, Fax 562/803-6365, Internet: WWW Home Page, PH 12.6 super-ionized alkalinized water has excellent SANITIZING AND CLEANING abilities. There are absolutely no noxious surfactants or alcohol-based liquids in PH 12.6, making it safe and effective. PH 12.6 is ecologically and environmentally conscious.
Sustainable Sanitation Services, Emmanuel Edwards, CEO, ALLY MEMBER, 1539 Jackson Avenue, Suite 230, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504/552-2100, Fax 504/754-7652, Internet: WWW Home Page, Sustainable Sanitation Services is your source for safe and superior eco-friendly cleaning products that present significant competitive advantages over alternative products. Notably, Sustainable Sanitation Services product formulations well exceed major industry requirements for 'compliance and approval' with current and pending regulatory laws and mandates.
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc., Customer Service, ALLY MEMBER, 1110 Spartan Drive, Maumee, OH 43537, 800/537-8990, 419/531-5551, Fax 419/724-7520, Internet: spartanchemical.com. Line of Green Seal certified industrial and institutional cleaners with reduced human and aquatic toxicity and reduced smog production potential.
COFFEE, TEA
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Barbara Beaudoin, Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 33 Coffee Lane, Waterbury, VT 05676, 800/432-4627, 802/882-2283, Fax 802/882-4283, Internet: WWW Home Page, As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR's operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully's Coffee®, Green Mountain Coffee®, Newman’s Own® Organics coffee and Timothy's World Coffee®. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems.
COMPACTORS
Compactors Inc., Mike Pierson, President, ALLY MEMBER, 71 Lighthouse Road, Unit 221; P. O. Box 3173, Hilton Head, SC 29928, 800/423-4003, 843/686-5503, Fax 843/686-3290, Internet: WWW Home Page, Efficiently solving your recycling and waste reduction challenges. Our products promote and facilitate recycling, reduce waste hauling costs, are environmentally responsible green solutions, reduce manpower requirements, provide a rapid return on your investment and result in significant volume reduction of recyclables and waste.
COOLING TOWERS
Jaeggi/Guentner Ltd., Michael Priller, Sales Director NLA, ALLY MEMBER, 11 Benevolo Drive, Henderson, NV 89011, 415/250-4075, C 702/564-0687, Fax 702/564-5764, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: m.priller@guntnerus.com, Water is precious! Use it wisely. Hybrid technology is environmentally sound and delivers economic and reliable operation with very attractive pay back times. Our hybrid dry cooler combines two well-known methods of heat transfer--dry cooling and evaporative cooling--to reduce water and energy usage of your cooling tower.
DECKING
Advanced Environmental Recycling Tech Inc. (Moisture Shield), Gina Hardin, Marketing Coordinator, ALLY MEMBER, 914 North Jefferson Street, Springdale, AR 72764, 888/729-2378 , 479/756-7400, Fax 479/756-7410, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: ghardin@aert.com, The advantage of building with MoistureShield is that you’ve got all your bases covered. You can offer your customers a product with tremendous strength and versatility, but not at the expense of beauty. Embrace the ability to create a charming MoistureShield deck that will complement the look and feel of any property.
DESIGN, GUESTROOM PACKAGES
Impact Enterprises, Inc., Ralph W. Salisbury, Senior VP – Marketing, ALLY MEMBER, 11 Horse Hill, Warwick, NY 10990-2665, \866/370-0340, 845/988-1900, Fax 845/988-1910, Internet: WWW Home Page, Eco-friendly menu covers, binder covers, table-top accessories, winelist covers, presentation folders, sales kits, product & information packaging, award covers, guest services directory covers, and other custom products manufactured from materials that are natural (organic), durable, and attractive. Impact's unique manufacturing capability allows us to produce environmentally friendly products that are branding quality products.
studioDWgreen, Gail McCleese, Principal, ALLY MEMBER, 10480 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070-4406, 281/890-7200, Fax 281/890-7290, Internet: WWW Home Page, We provide aesthetically pleasing green design concept packages to the hospitality industry, utilizing sustainability design ideas to encourage and assist in renovation toward a more eco-friendly environment. We take the guesswork out of upgrading to sustainable green. Affordable design packages using current green market products.
DISHWASHERS, COMMERCIAL
Meiko, Martin Schenk, President, ALLY MEMBER, 1349 Heilquaker Boulevard, Mascot, Tennessee 37086, 800/55-MEIKO, 615/399-6600, Fax 615/399-6622, Internet: WWW Home Page. Meiko manufactures commercial dishwashers that are specifically engineered to conserve water, reduce chemical consumption and use less energy. Some models have a waste air heat recovery system that uses waste air, normally-exhausted- outside-the-building to pre-heat incoming water allowing the unit to be hooked up to a cold water line. Some models also have an auxiliary rinse zone which recycles rinse water to use it in the pre-wash.
DISPENSERS
T-Y Group, David Tuaty, Chief Business Officer, ALLY MEMBER, 10800 NW 103rd Street, Suite 1, Miami, FL 33178-1049, 305/805-8085, Fax 305/805-8083, Internet: WWW Home Page. Sleek, beautiful Ecosource airless dispensers . . . where ecology meets technology. The first dispenser guaranteeing formulations without preservatives or coloring agents which are as soft for the skin as for the environment. The airless technology means a sterile environment, no wastage and a controlled dispensed measure—each push provides 2 ml of liquid.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, 800/999-FLEET, Internet: gemcar.com, Internet: fleet.chrysler.com
ELECTRONICS
Inncom International, Inc., Lauren Vincent-Schwinn, Graphic Designer / Webmaster, ALLY MEMBER, 277 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, 800/543-1999, 860/739-4468, Fax 860/739-4460, Internet: WWW Home Page, GUESTS APPRECIATE THE CONVENIENCE. YOU'LL APPRECIATE THE SAVINGS. Just what can INNCOM Integrated Room Automation Systems do? Practically anything you want, thanks to industry-leading technology that brings together controls for virtually every device your rooms offer, as well as advanced energy management features that can save you a lot of money.
Philips Hospitality, Robin Bassen, Senior Manager, Marketing & Market Development, ALLY MEMBER, 13560 Morris Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004-8508 866/273-7753, Internet: WWW Home Page. Philips has more than 30 years in the hospitality industry and has built a reputation providing simple, flexible solutions designed to make properties run smoother, overheads lower, guests happier, and properties greener. With sustainable initiatives that provide up to 50% or more on in-use energy savings, an industry leading two-year advanced exchange warranty and meaningful innovations such as SmoovieTV™, Philips televisions provide the ideal entertainment solution for your property.
ENERGY, RENEWABLE
Green Mountain Energy Network Independent Representative, Greg Goza, ALLY MEMBER, 1302 20th Street, Anson, TX 79501-7002, 888/968-2347, Internet: WWW Home Page. Currently, Green Mountain Energy is offering commercial electricity only in Texas and New York. Renewable energy credits are expected to be available through Green Mountain Energy in the very near future.
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Energy Eye, Inc., Phillip Kopp, ALLY MEMBER, 13367 Kirkham Way, Suite 110, Poway, California 92064 866/463-3135, dir 858/202-0044, 858/202-0001, c 619/788-7445, Fax 858/202-0008, Internet: energy-eye.com. Manufacturer of WIRELESS energy management systems. Reduces guestroom electricity expenses 30-40%.
Energy Technologies Group, LLC, Rohn Sambol, VP, Director of Sales & Marketing, ALLY MEMBER, 400 Rouser Road, Building Two, Suite 204, Coraopolis, PA 15108, 877/400-0003, 412/264-0700, Fax 412/264-1700, E-mail: etgllc@verizon.net, Internet: WWW Home Page, Welcome to the first Wireless Security Energy Management and Monitoring System for the lodging industry. Satisfy your guests' desire for room security, while reducing your electrical expenses. The S3E System ™ is affordable and easy to install. Energy Technologies Group designs, produces, and installs our proprietary wireless technology system, that can be used in hotel or motel guest rooms, college dorms, condos and cruise ships.
Gentec - Energy Management, Francis Letourneau, Business Development Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 2625 Dalton Avenue, Quebec, QC, Canada G1P 3S9, 800/463-4480, 418/651-8000, Fax 418/651-6695, Internet: WWW Home Page. E-mail: fletourneau@gentec.ca, Gentec’s AMBIANCE Energy Management System for hotel properties does more and better than any other system. By controlling both the ENERGY CONSUMPTION (kWh) in occupied/vacant rooms AND the building POWER DEMAND (kW) in real-time, AMBIANCE can make hotels save a lot more, without compromising on guest comfort. The central management console, linked to the room thermostats, to the hotel PMS, as well as to the building’s power meter and energy-consuming equipment, gives managers complete control over their property.
Inncom International, Inc., Lauren Vincent-Schwinn, Graphic Designer / Webmaster, ALLY MEMBER, 277 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, 800/543-1999, 860/739-4468, Fax 860/739-4460, Internet: WWW Home Page, GUESTS APPRECIATE THE CONVENIENCE. YOU'LL APPRECIATE THE SAVINGS. Just what can INNCOM Integrated Room Automation Systems do? Practically anything you want, thanks to industry-leading technology that brings together controls for virtually every device your rooms offer, as well as advanced energy management features that can save you a lot of money.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(from waste to recycling)
Waste Management, Inc., Gayle Marchio, Strategic Account Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 720 East Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148, 630/572-2990, Fax 630/268-8045, Internet: WWW Home Page. WM offers waste services (from hauling and landfill service to special and hazardous waste to mailback service for small quantity medical waste); recycling (including single stream, paper, cardboard, aluminum, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, and more); and in-depth assessments of current waste service to determine and implement your optimal service levels.
FOOD SERVICE
Bamboo Studio, Barry Hermanson, Owner, ALLY MEMBER, 31878 Del Obispo Street, Bldg. 118-336, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 949/582-3190, Fax 949/582-3198, Internet: WWW Home Page, Bamboo Studio is a revolutionary all-occasion dinnerware that is both disposable and reusable. Handcrafted from the sheath of the emerging bamboo plant, these dynamic new serving pieces are elegant, strong and environmentally friendly. Strong and leak resistant. Handcrafted from bamboo sheath. No harsh chemicals or bleaches are used. Requires little energy to make, and bamboo is 100% biodegradable.
Foodservice & Packaging Institute, Inc., 703/538-2800, fpi.org
Genpak LLC, Jeff Cole, ALLY MEMBER, 68Warren Street, Glen Falls, New York 12801, 518/798-9511, Internet: WWW Home Page The Harvest Collection® from Genpak is an exciting line of biodegradable food containers produced from naturally occurring, annually renewable resources such as corn, rice and wheat that will completely compost and biodegrade when placed into a commercially run composting facility.
G.E.T. Enterprises, Inc., Audrey Copeland, Sustainable Products Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 1515 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, TX 77043, 713/467-9394, Fax 713/467-9396, Internet: WWW Home Page, Eco-Takeouts is a green alternative to disposable containers. Reduce waste and our environmental impact by purchasing reusable products. Break-resistant and designed for use in commercial dishwasher, Eco-Takeouts will also cut supply costs through reuse. It is made of recyclable, 100% BPA free polypropylene and is microwave safe for reheating.
Mansfield Paper Company, Inc., Scott Parent, President, ALLY MEMBER, 380 Union Street, P. O. Box 1070, West Springfield, MA 01089, 800/225-4641, 413/781-2000, Fax 413/734-9666, Internet: WWW Home Page, Conserve the Earth's natural resources using eco-friendly products. Mansfield Paper is proud to feature biodegradable, compostable and recyclable tableware and accessories. We have in stock cutlery, cups, containers, cleaners and more. Let us help you conserve the Earth's natural resources by supplying eco-friendly merchandise.
Total Packaging Solutions LLC, Wayne Cunningham, President, ALLY MEMBER, P. O. Box 1083, South Windsor, CT 06074, 860/644-6994, Fax 860/432-0183, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: wayne@totalpackagingsolutions.net,
Ultra Green LLC, Cal Krupa, President, ALLY MEMBER, 171 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55441, 612/518-2240, Fax 763/746-3345, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: cal@ultragreenhome.com, We make Earth-friendly products using cutting-edge ecological discoveries. We've gone beyond recycling. Our premiere Tree Free paper products are made from sugarcane fiber. After the sugar is squeezed from the cane, historically, the crushed stalk was burned or discarded. No longer. We've done away with the environmental nightmare of petroleum-based plastics that take hundreds of years to break down, contaminate our soil, groundwater and oceans. Ultra Green cups and utensils are made from cornstarch. All of our products are 100% biodegradable, compostable and sustainable.
Church Chair Industries Inc., Michael Sammons, Vice President, ALLY MEMBER, 7007 New Calhoun Highway NE, Rome, GA 30161, 800/331-5411, 706/235-0115, Fax 706/291-9277, Internet: WWW Home Page, With 40+years experience in the stackable chair market, the Church Chair specialist can meet al your seating needs. Comfort. Durability. Elegance. Value.
The Refinishing Touch, Ryan Marie Riopko, Marketing Director, ALLY MEMBER, 9350 Industrial Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30004-3383, 800/523-9448, 770/642-4169, Fax 770/475-4782, Internet: WWW Home Page. The Refinishing Touch™ is a world leader in providing environmentally safe, on-site Furniture Refinishing, on-site Upholstery and on-site Armoire Modification to hotels, universities and government facilities. Since 1977, The Refinishing Touch has been the pioneer of on-site Furniture Refinishing, on-site Upholstery and on-site Remanufacturing. Our comprehensive maintenance program is the most practical and advantageous way to renew your existing furniture assets at a savings of up to 80% versus buying new case goods.
GARDEN PRODUCTS,
ORGANIC
Beneficial Insects
and Organisms
Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers, Santa Ana, CA, 714/544-8295, Internet: anbp.org
A-1 Unique Insect Control, 5504 Sperry Dr., Citrus Heights, CA 95621, 916/961-7945, a-1unique.com
Arbico, P. O. Box 4247 CRB, Tucson, AZ 85738-1247, 800/827-2847, usit.net/BICONET
Clivus Mullltrum 800/425-4887, Internet: ClivusMultrum.com
Gardener's Supply Company, 128 Intervale Road, Burlington, VT 05401, 800/863-1700, gardeners.com
Gardens Alive, 5100 Schenley Place, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, 812/537-8650, gardensalive.com
Gempler's Catalog, 800/382-8473, gemplers.com
Monterey Lawn & Garden Products, Inc., 559/499-2100, montereylawngarden.com
NaturaLawn of America, 800/989-5444, nl-amer.com
Organic Control Inc., 323/937-7444, organiccontrol.com
Planet Natural, 1612 Gold Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715, 800/289-6656, 406/587-5891, planetnatural.com
Plow & Hearth Catalog, 800/627-1712, plowhearth.com
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc., P. O. Box 1555, Ventura, CA 93002, 800/248-2847, wes.net/~bugnet
INSURANCE
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, Karla DiGrazia, Marketing Director, ALLY MEMBER, 777 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94998, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: kdigrazia@ffic.com. Need green insurance? We were the first to offer green insurance to businesses in 2006, and we remain an industry leader in providing innovative, market-leading green insurance and related services to both businesses and individuals and families. Our products include green home and business upgrade policies and coverage for business vehicles and manufacturing facilities. We also offer resources to help our policyholders make healthier, more energy-efficient choices. As a company of Allianz, we have been on the forefront of the global warming debate and participate in climate change initiatives.
LAUNDRY DETERGENT (and packets)
Country Save Corporation, Kris W. Anderson, President, ALLY MEMBER, 19704 60th Avenue NE, Arlington, Washington 98223, 360/435-9868, Fax 360/435-0896, Internet: WWW Home Page, Our powdered laundry detergent is used by many of the largest chains in the country for guest laundry and do-it-yourself laundry with our single wash packets! Available nationally through Amercian Hotel Register, Guest Supply and Afflink affiliated distributors . . . GO GREEN WITHOUT SACRIFICING CLEAN! FYI, Country Save will save you money over other single wash detergents every time!
LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
Continental Girbau, ALLY MEMBER, 2500 State Road 44, Oshkosh, WI 54904, 800/256-1073, 920/231-8222, Fax 920/231-4666, Internet: WWW Home Page. E-mail: info@continentalgirbau.com, At Continental, we believe the success of our customers determines our success. We're committed to providing quality-built laundry equipment to the self-service (card or coin operated laundry) and industrial laundry markets. Our product line-up featuring washer-extractors, commercial and industrial ironers is designed for flexibility, durability and efficiency.
LAUNDRY SERVICES
Water Energy Technologies, Inc., Bob Beddingfield, ALLY MEMBER, 9741 Tappenbeck Circle, Houston, TX 77055, 713/464-7117, Internet: WWW Home Page, WaterEnergy has created a Green Laundry System using advanced ozone laundry and water reuse technologies that significantly lowers water and energy use in OPL and commercial laundry facilities. These proven systems reduce labor costs and linen replacement costs and greatly improve air quality. WaterEnergy offers the best laundry consulting services in the industry; laundry equipment sales of most major brands; a complete line of green laundry chemicals created for our Green Laundry Systems; turnkey laundry design, construction and startup services. Please visit our website right now for more information.
LAUNDRY, OZONE SYSTEMS
Articlean Ozone Laundry Systems, Mark Moore, ALLY MEMBER, 129 Field View Drive, Versailles, KY 40383, 859/873-8812, Fax 859/873-9196, Internet: WWW Home Page, ArtiClean Ozone Laundry Systems have the experience of 40 years in institutional laundry and well over a decade of building and installing ozone laundry systems. Our Ozone Laundry Systems allows facilities to effectively wash in cold-ozonated water, reducing the hot water consumption by as much as 95 %. ArtiClean features Pacific Ozone Technology's "e-Cycle" Ozone Generators. It is the first ozone generator specifically designed to be used in laundries.
Clearwater Technologies, LLC, Juli Watt, ALLY MEMBER, 850-E Capitolio Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, 800/262-0203, 805/549-9724, Fax 805/549-0306, Internet: WWW Home Page, MAIL TO: P. O. Box 15330, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406. ClearWater Tech, LLC has engineered and manufactured ozone generation equipment for water and air purification for nearly 25 years, and is at the forefront of the ozone laundry market. The EcoTex™ Advanced Laundry Oxidation Systems for commercial laundries, reduces environmental impact, saves money, energy, water and detergents, while providing the highest wash quality and superior disinfection. Call us today and ask about our NEW EcoTex Partners Program (EPP) and how you can turn expense into revenue with no cap expenditure!
NuTek International, Kim West, ALLY MEMBER, 704-B West Park Avenue, Edgewater, FL 32132, 800/322-5776x702, Fax 502/489-9440, Internet: WWW Home Page, The NuTek International Inc. Ozone Laundry Support System is a Stand Alone, Non Invasive ozone laundry system that requires little interaction from either your laundry staff or management. The OLSS is built on a platform that provides: Safe delivery of Ozone to washer, True Cold Water Washing, Average Installation time of 2 hours per washer, Guaranteed compatability and savings or you Don't Pay!, Flexibility of design: laundries with 200-20,000 lbs a day, Guaranteed Return On Investment and Guaranteed quality!
LAWN CARE PRODUCTS
Reel Mowers, Etc., Marjorie King, Owner, ALLY MEMBER, P. O. Box 55, Grenada, CA 96038, 888/384-1033, 530/938-0350, Fax 866/279-2412, Internet: WWW Home Page, Reel Mowers, Etc. offers a selection of quality, quiet, safe, long-lasting, grass-cycling, zero-emission, renewable-energy reel lawn mowers. We have push (manual) reel mowers, Honda-powered McLane reel mowers, ProMow gang reel mowers, manual Hudson Star and McLane putting green mowers, McLane Honda-powered and Hudson Star cordless electric golf putting green mowers, reel mower parts and accessories, lawn sweepers, lawn stripers, compost bins and Avalanche roof snow removal tools. We even have a riding gang reel mower that you can pull with your horse!
LIGHTING
Inncom International, Inc., Lauren Vincent-Schwinn, Graphic Designer / Webmaster, ALLY MEMBER, 277 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357, 800/543-1999, 860/739-4468, Fax 860/739-4460, Internet: WWW Home Page, GUESTS APPRECIATE THE CONVENIENCE. YOU'LL APPRECIATE THE SAVINGS. Just what can INNCOM Integrated Room Automation Systems do? Practically anything you want, thanks to industry-leading technology that brings together controls for virtually every device your rooms offer, as well as advanced energy management features that can save you a lot of money.
Lemnis Lighting Inc., Ian Wang, Director of Businss Development, ALLY MEMBER, 555 DeHaro Street, Suite 340, San Francisco, CA 94107-2365, 415/979-0280, Fax 415/992-5252, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: i.wang@tendris.com. Lemnis is an active player in the LED lighting industry which is creating a cleaner, greener world. Lemnis places emphasis on how lights are used and energy consumed through low cost, energy efficiency and environmentally friendliness.
Lutron Electronics, Inc., Maureen Flowers, New Business Development – Hospitality, ALLY MEMBER, 7200 Suter Road, Coopersburg, PA 18036, 888/LUTRON1, 610/282-3800, Fax 610/282-3044, Internet: WWW Home Page, Lutron lighting systems save energy effortlessly. Compared to standard light switches, Lutron light controls save energy, while creating inviting, comfortable spaces at home or work — making light greener and better.
Nexxus Lighting Inc., Adam Hawdon, Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 124 Floyd Smith Office Park Drive, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28262, 704/405-9745, Fax 704/973-0331, Internet: WWW Home Page, We're connecting advanced technology with light for customers around the world. Focus on clearly understanding our customers’ needs & expectations and always striving to exceed them. Conduct all activities with integrity and the highest ethical standards. Lead in product innovation and the technical evolution of LED, Fiber Optics and other emerging lighting technologies that link technology with lighting products and systems.
LINENS, BED AND BATH
GreenSource Organic Clothing Company, David Basson, President, ALLY MEMBER, 1020 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057, 425/656-9123, Fax 425/656-9124, Internet: WWW Home Page, Greensource is a 16-year old company based in Seattle that designs and manufactures bedsheets and towels made from certified organic cotton and other sustainable fibers. Fabrics are super-soft and luxurious. We grow our own organic cotton which is certified according to international GOTS standards by independent third party companies.
Monarch Towel Company, Gene Faul, ALLY MEMBER, 737 Cortland Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861-2815, 800/729-7623, 732/442-0442, Fax 732/442-0419, Internet: WWW Home Page, For over 25 years, Monarch has offered robes, towels and slippers that combine exacting manufacturing standards with high quality materials specifically designed for hotel use. With impeccable customer service, we supply you with the best products on time and on budget.
MARKETING
Eco Advertising LLC, Perla Sarabia Johnson, President/Owner, ALLY MEMBER, 3601 Edmonton Court, Richardson, TX 75082, 972/322-1095, Fax 972/994-9972, Internet: WWW Home Page, At Eco Advertising, our focus is to provide affordable campaigns with quality, environmentally friendly products and media. Whether you need to promote your product, service, practice or business, our Dallas advertising team will work to give you exceptional value to help you optimize your budget. For our eco-minded clients, our Dallas marketing staff can customize a strategy that implements sustainable materials and media.
MATTRESSES
Essentia Group Inc., Alexandra Michel, ALLY MEMBER, 2760 Blvd. Daniel Johnson, Laval, QC Canada H7P 5Z7, 888/764-4116, 450/688-8111, Fax 450/688-8114, Internet: WWW Home Page. Essentia is the only manufacturer of natural memory foam in the world. Our cutting-edge Natural mattresses deliver a level of comfort, performance, purity and durability never before seen in mattresses. Made from 100% natural latex rubber, Essentia's natural memory foam has all the benefits of memory foam without the toxic ingredients.
MATTRESS RECYCLING
Ohio Mattress Recovery & Recycling, Chuck Brickman, Owner/President, ALLY MEMBER, 38209 Wilson Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094-7826, 440/856-3685, Fax 440/975-8131, Internet: WWW Home Page. We work with hotels, hospitals and universities to prevent mattresses from entering landfills. We recycle up to 94% of each mattress we recover, and our service provides pick-up, transportation, deconstruction, and recycling of the mattresses for one fixed cost. Ohio Mattress Recovery has recycled over 1,000,000 pounds of mattresses.
PAINT
Benjamin Moore & Co., Richard Gaudino, Commercial Sales Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 101 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645, 800/344-0400, Fax 201/949-6143, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: rich.gaudino@benjaminmoore.com. Benjamin Moore introduces Natura® Waterborne Paint, the newest addition to our portfolio. Natura® offers customers an environmentally-friendly option while maintaining the beauty and quality they expect from Benjamin Moore. Environmental stewardship is an integral part of the Benjamin Moore brand. We continually strive for the most environmentally-safe ways to develop and manufacture products that are safer for people and our communities. Natura® Paint is our premium zero-VOC interior coating that doesn't compromise our superior quality or color options as it minimizes any impact on the environment.
The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co., Inc., Anne Thibeau, President, ALLY MEMBER, 436 Main Street, P. O. Box 222, Groton, MA 01450, 866/350-6455, 978/448-6336, Fax 978/448-2754, Internet: WWW Home Page, In 1974, after much experimentation, we recreated a historic Milk Paint formula to provide an authentic finish for our primary business of building reproduction furniture. Milk Paint is now gaining an even wider usage because it contains only ingredients that are all-natural, biodegradable and environmentally safe. It is used for interiors and woodwork, and we have recently introduced a new line of milk paint specifically for walls, called SafePaint. Our authentic, real milk paint is truly a "green paint" that comes in 20 colors (which are easily blended together). Both formulas contain zero VOC's. Samples, wholesale and bulk pricing available.
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Terry Makowski 216/566-1580, ALLY MEMBER, 101 Prospect Avenue, NW, Cleveland, OH 44115, 800/524-5979, Fax 216/566-1832, Internet: sherwin-williams.com. Harmony™ Interior Latex Coatings are zero-VOC, low-odor and silica free for occupied spaces. Other environmentally preferred options include Woodscapes® Semi-Transparent or Solid Color House Stains, Envirospec™ industrial and marine coatings and ProClassic® Waterborne Interior Acrylic Enamels.
PAPER PRODUCTS
Atlas Paper Mills, Jennifer Perillo, ALLY MEMBER, 11400 NW 32nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33167, 305/636-5740x1448, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: jennifer@atlaspapermills.com. Atlas Paper Mills was founded in 1981, and is one of a select number of U.S. manufacturers who make tissue and towels from 100% recycled scrap paper.
Botanical Paperworks, Inc., Nicole Shanowsky Ehlers, ALLY MEMBER, 111 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Canada R3B 0M1, 877/956-7393, 204/956-7393, Fax 204/956-5397, Internet: WWW Home Page. E-mail: info@botanicalpaperworks.com, Botanical PaperWorks is your #1 source for eco-friendly products made from plantable paper that grows into wildflowers when planted. Our products are "tree free," meaning they are made from 100% post-consumer waste. Contact us to find out how you can reach your customers with a customized product that serves as a gift of flowers afterward.
Cascades Tissue Group, Emily Crago, 148 Hudson River Road, Waterford, NY 12188, 800/246-0711, Fax 518/238-0560, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: question@cascades.com Bring nature into your environment. North River® is the most complete line of recycled tissue paper products on the market and is also of superior quality. North River® not only exceeds the most stringent environmental standards, but is also certified by the largest number of organizations in the industry.
Dade Paper, Laura Craven, Director of Communications, ALLY MEMBER, 9601 NW 112th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33178, 305/805-2716, Fax 305/883-9363, Internet: WWW Home Page. GREEN Solutions Are For Everyone. DadePaper's Greensafe Program is a comprehensive customer service solution designed to help businesses identify, understand and fulfill their green cleaning and green foodservice supply needs. DadePaper offers expert consulting services, a wide range of product options and continuous follow-up.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Shannon Jones, Senior Market Development Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 133 Peachtree Street, 37th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, 404/652-7251, Fax 404/749-2644, Internet: WWW Home Page. We all want the same things: to reduce waste, protect renewable resources and use energy efficiently. Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's largest producers of paper products and dispensing systems, and we take our commitment to the environment very seriously. Our responsibility, however, doesn't end with our own manufacturing processes. We also help you make a difference for the planet and your customers with products made with recycled content, environmentally sound packaging and waste reduction dispensing systems.
Kimberly-Clark Professional, Peter Leahy, Customer Marketing Department, ALLY MEMBER, 1400 Holcomb Bridge Road, No. 4002, Roswell, GA 30076, 888/346-4652, Internet: WWW Home Page, We're working to safeguard our world for future generations. With the goal of using less and leaving less, our innovative washroom systems offer greater efficiency, recycled content and reduced packaging. KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL* is also an active member in the U.S. Green Building Council and an advocate for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. Internet: View Lifestyle Video,
SCA Tissue North America, Mike Kapalko, Sustainability Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 1451 McMahon Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin 54956, 866/SCA-TORK, 920/720-4550, Fax 920/720-4595, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: torkusa@sca.com. SCA Tissue offers a wide range of EcoLogo and Green Seal™ third-party certified, 100% recycled towel, tissue and napkin products and innovative dispenser systems that control consumption and deliver savings.
Ultra Green LLC, Cal Krupa, President, ALLY MEMBER, 171 Cheshire Lane North, Suite 500, Minneapolis, MN 55441, 612/518-2240, Fax 763/746-3345, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: cal@ultragreenhome.com, We make Earth-friendly products using cutting-edge ecological discoveries. We've gone beyond recycling. Our premiere Tree Free paper products are made from sugarcane fiber. After the sugar is squeezed from the cane, historically, the crushed stalk was burned or discarded. No longer. We've done away with the environmental nightmare of petroleum-based plastics that take hundreds of years to break down, contaminate our soil, groundwater and oceans. Ultra Green cups and utensils are made from cornstarch. All of our products are 100% biodegradable, compostable and sustainable.
von Drehle Corporation, Jon R. Thomson, Marketing Manager, ALLY MEMBER, 612 Third Avenue NE, Hickory, North Carolina 28601, 800/438-3631, Fax 828/322-4145, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: jon.thomson@vondrehle.com. von Drehle Corporation has been a leading supplier of towel and tissue products for the away-from-home market since 1974. You'll find our products in thousands of industrial and commercial locations, in medical and government complexes, and in airports and hotels.
Wausau Paper, Mark H. Stanland, VP of Marketing for Wausau Paper Towel & Tissue, ALLY MEMBER, 1150 Industry Road, P. O. Box 189, Harrodsburg, KY 40330-0189, 800/723-0001, VM, 800/723-0002x328, Fax 859/734-8200, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: mstanlan@wausaupaper.com. Bay West Paper offers a complete line of towels, tissue, soaps, wipers and dispensing systems for the away-from-home market. The EcoSoft™ Green Seal® brand of 100% recycled papers features roll towels, folded towels, bath tissue, facial tissue and seat covers certified by Green Seal, Inc. as environmentally preferable.
PEST CONTROL
PestWest Environmental, Jerry Hatch, Technical Specialist, ALLY MEMBER, 4363 Independence Court, Sarasota, Florida 34234, 941/358-1983, Fax 941/358-1916, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: jerry.hatch@pestwest.com. PestWest is an international company that provides unique scientific solutions to pest and environmental concerns. PestWest has products ranging from Insect Light Traps and Bio remediation material to mercury recycling fluorescent lamp collectors. They also provide in house training and audits for the hospitality industry.
PILLOWS
Harris Pillow Supply, Inc., Patrick Harris, ALLY MEMBER, 3026 Trask Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29906, 800/845-8240, 843/846-8196, Fax 843/846-4196, Internet: WWW Home Page, Harris Pillow Supply is a family-owned business that has been satisfying quality-conscious customers with a large variety of high-end pillows since 1958. We also manufacture the Pillow-Vac®, a "pro-green" machine used by hotels and other institutions to renovate pillows, drastically reducing pillow replacement cost while reducing the impact on landfills due to throwing away old pillows.
PLUMBING
Zager Plumbing & Inc., Dale Zager, President, ALLY MEMBER, 149 Southeast Fourth Street, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441, 954/481-2629, Fax 954/481-1654, Internet: WWW Home Page, Plumbing & Solar, Inc. specializes in Solar Hot Water Heating and Commercial Plumbing projects for hotels, resorts, apartments and condominiums, office buildings, recreation facilities, hospitals and medical clinics, correctional institutions, and any facilities that need to conserve and manage their water usage to save money on their energy bills.
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Weisenbach Specialty Printing & Mfg., Inc., Dan Weisenbach, ALLY MEMBER, 437 Holtzman Avenue, Columbus, OH 43205, 800/778-5420, Fax 614/251-8440, Internet: WWW Home Page. Weisenbach is your source for products made of recycled materials and environmentally responsible printing. Recycled Products, Awards made fromm Recycled Glass, Printing on Recycled Papers with Soy Inks, Funnels, Spouts, and Containers for Used Oil, Recycled Paperboard Hand Fans, Pens and Pencils, Promotional buttons, magnets, stickers, coasters, key tags, etc.-all Recycled!.
RADIANT BARRIER MANUFACTURERS
Barricade Radiant Barriers, Simplex Products Division, 517/263-8881
Environmentally Safe Products, v800/289-5693
Innovative Energy, 800/776-3645
Innovative Insulation, Inc., 800/825-0123
Louisiana Pacific, 800/648-6893
Parsec Energy Research, 800/527-0890
Rmax Products, 800/527-0890
RAIN BARRELS
Arbour Environmental, 613/567-3168, arbourshop.com
Gardener's Supply Company, 888/833-1412, gardeners.com
The Green Culture, 800/233-8438, greenculture.com
Jade Mountain, 800/442-1972, jademountain.com
Midwest Internet Sales, 877/888-5609, midwestinternetsales.com, Recycled Grecian pepper barrels
Rainpail, 360/424-3785, rainpail.com, Semi-circular 90-gal
Spruce Creek Rainsaver, 800/940-0187, sprucecreekrainsave.com
RECYCLING CONTAINERS
Ex-Cell Kaiser LLC, Anna Cosentino, ALLY MEMBER, 11240 Melrose Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, 847/451-0451, Fax 847/451-0458, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: acosentino@ex-cell.com. Ex-Cell Kaiser is a strategically integrated manufacturer, committed to the development and production of high quality products dedicated to the improvement of facilities worldwide--including steel recycling receptacles.
T2 Site Amenities, Lori Tilkin, ALLY MEMBER, 1805 Spruce Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois 60035, 847/579-9003, Fax 847/579-9006, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: lori@t2-sa.com. T2 offers the widest selection of aesthetic recycling containers from the top manufacturers. Products that compliment your property. Recycling containers constructed from a range of sustainable woods, steel, and fiberglass. And yes, we can even customize units using granite, slate and other materials.
RECYCLING, USED COOKING OIL
Tallowmasters, LLC, Tom Letcher, Customer Service Manager ALLY MEMBER 9401 NW 106 Street, Suite 102 Medley, FL 33178, 305/887-7536, Fax 305/884-1719, Internet: WWW Home Page, Rendering is a green industry that protects the environment by collecting and recycling used cooking oils and animal byproducts. Renderers continually recycle 95-100% of discarded material into useful saleable products. This represents the most successful and efficient recycling effort in the world today.
REFRIGERATION, DEHUMIDIFIERS
RD Fresh, Steve Gerson, ALLY MEMBER, 2105 NW 22nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33059-1342, 954/975-0000, Fax 954/975-8707, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: steve@rdfresh.com. 100% natural refrigeration dehumidifiers. A 100% natural mineral mix that lowers the humidity of a walk-in cooler and keeps food fresher, longer by absorbing the gases from meat, fish and produce. As noted by the US Dept. of Energy: The (mineral) works in concert with chillers to significantly increase energy system efficiency by allowing chillers to cool low-moisture air and can cut cooling loads and peak demand by as much as 50%.
SOAPS
Aubrey Organics, 800/282-7394, aubrey-organics.com
Avalon Natural Products, 800/227-5120, avalonnaturalproducts.com
Gaia's Magic Herbal Body Products, 608/629-5923
Good Witch's Brew, 303/541-1031, goodwitchsbrew.com
Pangea Soap Works, 303/413-8493, pangeasoapworks.com
Sun Dog Hemp, 877/786-3649, sundoghemp.com
SunFeather Natural Soap Company, 315/265-3648, sunsoap.com
Travel Stick, 508/331-2457, www.TravelStick.com
SOLAR ENERGY
SunHeat Solar, ALLY MEMBER, 367 South Rohlwing Road, Suite A, Addison, IL 60101-3064, 630/424-0563, Fax 630/424-0583, Internet: WWW Home Page, SunHeat Solar believes solar energy offers the best choice for your energy needs today. Specialized systems and materials turn the sun's radiant power into energy, heating and cooling for businesses and homes The first step in going solar is to fill out and return our Site Assessment Survey. Click through to our website and download the survey right now!
SOLAR ENERGY, TRAINING
Boots on the Roof, ALLY MEMBER, 4670 Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, 888/893-0367, 510/249-9125, Internet: WWW Home Page, Boots on the Roof is the premier Wind and Solar Energy training provider in the United States, with the mission of training the next wave of Renewable Energy Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Sales Professionals and Business Entrepreneurs.
STAFFING
CCI Greenheart, Mary Cathlin Sullivan, Employer Relations Specialist, ALLY MEMBER, 746North Lasalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654-1879, 866/684-9675, 312/264-1612, Fax 312/944-2644, Internet: WWW Home Page, The Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is a non-profit international exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, environmental consciousness and world peace. Our Work and Travel program allows U.S. businesses to hire international university students for full-time, entry-level positions for up to 4 months during the spring, summer, and winter seasons. Greenheart is CCI's environmental and social initiative that connects people and planet through environmentalism, fair trade, social transformation, and cross cultural understanding.
SUNGLASSES
Modo/Tworoger, Valerie Vail, Vice President, ALLY MEMBER, 594 Broadway, No. 801, New York, NY 10012-3257, 800/223-7610, 212/965-4916, Fax 212/941-6957, Internet: WWW Home Page, Eco is the first ever consumer brand and eyewear collection to receive an Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) from UL Environment (ULE). The ULE validation substantiates eco's assertion that the eyewear is made of at least 95% recycled stainless steel.
SWIMMING POOL,
Alternatives to Chlorine
Aqua-Flo, 800/368-2513
Aqua-Pure Intl., 888/420-2532
Zodiac North American, 800/416-7665
Pool Solutions, links to alternative chemistry and equipment, poolsolutions.com
Purichlor, 604/271-0851
Chlorine-Free Products Assn., 847/658-6104
TABLETOP
Impact Enterprises, Inc., Ralph W. Salisbury, Senior VP – Marketing, ALLY MEMBER, 11 Horse Hill, Warwick, NY 10990-2665, \866/370-0340, 845/988-1900, Fax 845/988-1910, Internet: WWW Home Page, Eco-friendly menu covers, binder covers, table-top accessories, winelist covers, presentation folders, sales kits, product & information packaging, award covers, guest services directory covers, and other custom products manufactured from materials that are natural (organic), durable, and attractive. Impact's unique manufacturing capability allows us to produce environmentally friendly products that are branding quality products.
FOH, Inc./Front of the House, Laura Bolser, Marketing Director, ALLY MEMBER, 9315 Park Drive, Miami Shores, FL 33138, 305/757-7940, Fax 305/757-7941, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: laura@foh.cc. FOH designs and manufactures trend-setting dinnerware, buffetware and serveware for the hospitality industry, transforming the ordinary into modern elegance.
TEXTILES
Standard Textile Co., Inc., Greg Eubanks, Vice President Hospitality Sales & Marketing, ALLY MEMBER, One Knollcrest Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237, 800/999-0400, 513/761-9255, Fax 513/761-0467, Internet: WWW Home Page. Standard Textile Hospitality Division offers a complete line of engineered products designed to increase guest satisfaction and lower operating costs. This includes an extensive line of linens and bedding, as well as house wares, appliances, cookware, and many other accessories to enhance your guests’ lodging experience.
VOLUNTEER VACATIONS
Lend a helping hand by volunteering to help build homes and community facilities while sharing culture with people worldwide.
British Trust for Consrvation Volunteers, Restores Italian villas and churches. Inexpensive programs in Great Britain focus on clearing trails, hedge laying or planting trees. 732/469-8100, Internet: BTCV.org
Cultural Restoration Tourism Project, Help reconstruct a Buddhist temple in rural Mongolia. Participants may practice with monks there. 415/563-7221, CRTP.net
Global Volunteers, One to three-week projects include village upgrades in Costa Rica, daycare construction in Ecuador, or furniture building in Jamaica. 800/487-1074, GlobalVolunteers.org
Habitat for Humanity, Help build affordable housing worldwide, from simple concrete-block houses in Honduras to affordable duplexes in Northern Ireland. 229/924-6935x2551/2552, habitat.org
La Sabranenque, Ongoing restoration of towns and villages in Provence, France, and Altamura, Italy. Local artisans teach techniques from tiling to dry stone walling. On-site chef if a major perk. 716/836-8698, sabranenque.com
Volunteers for Peace Service project in more than ninety countries, from repairing medieval huts in the Czech Republic to painting a children's home in Malawi. 802/259-2759, vfp.org
WATER
WaterPure International, Inc., Paul Lipschutz, President, ALLY MEMBER, 2944 NW 27th Street, Oakland Park, FL 33311, 954/731-2002, Fax 954/731-2011, Internet: WWW Home Page, E-mail: pls@waterpureinternational.com. Introducing the WaterPure°™ WaterCycle°™ Atmospheric Water Generator, a fusion of science and nature that produces pure, safe drinking water directly from the air we breathe. Place it anywhere in your home or office.