Glenn Hasek

Glenn Hasek is the publisher and editor of Cleveland, Ohio-based Green Lodging News.

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Bathroom tissue gets even more eco-friendly
By Glenn Hasek, August 29, 2012
The bathroom tissue manufacturing industry has made progress in reducing its environmental impact in recent years.
Investment in green lodging remains strong, survey finds
By Glenn Hasek, August 16, 2012
More hotels have water-saving programs and completely smoke-free facilities, and almost half have or are working toward green certification.
Massachusetts planning food waste ban for businesses
By Glenn Hasek, May 24, 2012
Massachusetts businesses, including hotels, will likely face new regulations in mid-2014 banning food waste as the state grapples with limited disposal capacity.
Accor's PLANET 21 program brings sustainability to all of its hotels
By Glenn Hasek, April 17, 2012
The hotel giant is expanding its environmental initiatives to align its future growth with environmental and social responsibility, while also helping its guests reduce their impacts.
Syracuse's Hotel Skyler Becomes Third LEED-Platinum Hotel
By Glenn Hasek, December 02, 2011
After more than 18 months of work, the Woodbine Group's 58-room hotel has landed the coveted top green ranking from the US Green Building Council. Here are some of the building's green features....
Hilton LightStay Program Cuts Hotel Energy Use by 6.6%, Saves $74M
By Glenn Hasek, October 25, 2011
The global hotel chain announced the 2010 results of its sustainability measurement system, finding significant cuts in energy use, emissions, waste and water use.
Hyatt Cuts Energy, Water & Waste by 10% on Path to 2015 Green Goals
By Glenn Hasek, August 30, 2011
The hotel chain's vice president of corporate responsibility says green teams have been key to the company's success in making progress on its 2015 sustainability goals.
Westin Copley's $18M Renovation Boosts Hotel's Green Efforts
By Glenn Hasek, January 10, 2011
An $18 million renovation project at the Westin Copley Place in Boston is expected to lengthen the hotel's list of environmental achievements and efficiencies.
Parking Lots to Do Double Duty as Water Heaters, Chillers
By Glenn Hasek, October 25, 2010
Long derided as a waste of space and a symbol of sprawl, the heat energy in the pavement in your lot could soon be used to heat hot water or be used in absorption chillers to provide cooling...
Optional Hotel Housekeeping: Radical Concept or Great Idea?
By Glenn Hasek, September 23, 2010
When you offer travelers something they like over and over, or just about anything repeatedly, they will come to expect it. That's certainly been the case with towel and linen reuse programs. Will...