Fluorescent lamps are great — until it's time to throw them away. For a safe method of disposing of fluorescent lamps at more than 500 hotels, Marriott chose Air Cycle Corp., developer of the EasyPak Recycling Program and the Bulb Eater.

“We believe Air Cycle offers our hotels an easier and more eco-friendly option to dispose of fluorescent bulbs,” says Paul Hildreth, project director of engineering at Marriott International. “It's a great solution for hotels in states where regulations are continuously evolving to meet environmental demands.”

Several Marriott hotels are equipped with the OSHA- and EPA-compliant Bulb Eater. The device crushes more than 1,000 fluorescent lamps (depending on lamp size) and packs them into a 55-gallon drum. The fully enclosed and filtered process contains the glass, aluminum and harmful mercury vapors. Full drums are then sealed and shipped by FedEx Ground to an EPA-approved lamp-recycling facility. Air Cycle makes the disposal arrangements for the hotels.

Air Cycle also certifies the materials have been handled by approved recycling facilities. The service helps Marriott remain compliant in all 50 states where recycling standards and regulations vary.

Marriott hopes to decrease its environmental footprint by one million tons between 2000 and 2010. Circle 100

Pest Control

Orkin offers comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs designed to guide hotels toward more environmentally friendly pest control practices with a triple guarantee for total protection. Circle 101

Scents

Since its founding in 1837, Hermes has specialized in high-quality saddles and leather goods. The signature Hermes scarf was introduced in the 1930s and its first perfume, Caleche, in 1961. Today, the firm provides a variety of scents, including Eau d'Orange, through Essential Amenities. Circle 102

Candy

Russell Stover Candies offers individually wrapped chocolates in bulk. Buyers can chose from more than a dozen delicious chocolates. They are perfect for amenities, after-dinner sweets and other occasions. Circle 103

Ice Machine

Hoshizaki America, Inc.'s new KMD-850M_H energy star-approved modular crescent cuber ice machine is available in both air- and water-cooled models. The cuber can produce 836 pounds of ice within 24 hours. The KMD-850 Series is protected by HoshiGuard Antimicrobial Agent, which prohibits mold, bacteria and other organisms within the ice-making zone. Circle 104

Tea Brewing

Curtis' G3 Iced Tea Brewing Systems use the latest digital technology to make operation easy while reducing maintenance. The result is consistent, flavorful and fresh iced tea. With a user-friendly LCD display and a simple scroll-through menu, the brewer is pre-programmed with standard and tropical flavor settings. Circle 105

Trash Receptacles

Landscape Brands now offers 30-gallon receptacles that meet UL 1315 classification requirements. The GE30-FR series is made of 1/2-inch thick stone aggregate molded to 20-gauge steel. The heavy-duty receptacles are designed to contain trash fires. Circle 106

Kitchen and Bath Products

Danze added Distressed Bronze to its Fairmont Collection of kitchen and bath products. The hammered natural look compliments popular colors and textures used in traditionally decorated rooms. It is available in the collection's entire line of faucets. Circle 107

Acrylic Sheets

Acrilex's Pearlescent series of acrylic sheets are ideal for point-of-purchase displays, store fixtures, furniture, lighting and architectural applications where tempered glass won't work. It comes in 12 standard colors and can be customized to any color specified. It is also available with varying degrees of translucency and in a variety of sizes and thicknesses Circle 108

Receipt Printer

Extech Data Systems updated S4500THS battery-operated portable thermal four-inch receipt printer features state-of-the-art high-speed wireless abilities for serial, IrDA, Bluetooth and 802.11b communications at 115K bps. With complete page-printing capabilities, it is perfect for graphics printing and well-equipped for mobile computing. Circle 109

Cosmetics

ADA Cosmetics International's new line, Naturals, offers soothing body care through organic ingredients. The composition of Naturals is based on carefully selected plant oils and extracts of organically cultivated sun-ripened olives, lemons and oranges. The line includes shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, conditioner and soap. Circle 110

Banner Stands

Above All Advertising's line of retractable and non-retractable eco-friendly bamboo banner stands add an eco-friendly, high-end and cost-effective alternative to traditional aluminum. The retractable stand is available for banners 32.5-inches wide by 78-inches tall and the non-retractable stand can be customized for a variety of banner sizes. Circle 111

Bedroom Furniture

The new Prosperity Collection is an eight-piece bedroom ensemble that features versatile product selection, rich materials, custom options and competitive delivery time. The ancient practice of feng shui is woven throughout the collection, drawing inspiration from the five natural elements. Circle 112

Ceramic Tile

Imagine Tile's new Bamboo is a photo-realistic design option added to the Nature Series, capturing the natural beauty of real bamboo wood in an easy-to-care-for ceramic tile. It has a commercial wear rating and is unaffected by UV light and resistant to strong chemicals. It's available for floors, walls and counters. Circle 113

Decorative Lighting

Meyda Lighting's new Stillwater wall sconce features a steel-wall plate that is hand-finished in wrought iron, replicating the bark of a tree. Its arms look like small branches with icicle-looking crystals. The sconce is 12-inches tall and 7.5-inches wide. Circle 114