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A temple of the future: University of Delaware opens eco-friendly lab
“Many states can offer financial incentives to attract business, but the environment is what set this area apart,” said KR…
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The Refinishing Touch Celebrates America Recycles Day
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American produces 4.4 pounds of trash a day, and the United…
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The Refinishing Touch blog poll: How big is your footprint?
132 million tons: the amount of landfill waste the majority of you think Americans generate per year. 250 million tons:…
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When words collide: University students pushing for sustainable tourism
The Giving Bag concept – a campaign designed for hoteliers by two Cornell students – took home first place at…
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Sustainability survey reveals age disparities on campus
A recent survey conducted at the University of Michigan asked more than 6,600 students, faculty and staff about sustainability awareness…
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Tradeshow round-up: The Refinishing Touch attends IHG Tradeshow, BITAC West and Best Western Product Showcase
This month has been jam-packed with trade shows and networking events across the hospitality sector. Just this week, we landed…
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Greener pastures on the horizon: The Kendall College hospitality trend report
As a team, we’ve enjoyed watching the travel and tourism industry progress over the last 10 months – being a…
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Tradeshow round-up: The Refinishing Touch attends ACUHO-I/APPA Housing Facilities Conference
Last week, from October 15 through the 18th, the Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I) hosted its…
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Oxford, Maryland government proposes greener energy for buildings
Town officials in Oxford, Maryland are considering equipping government buildings with solar power to improve the town’s environmental impact. While…
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Government shutdown shuttering tourism profits
From the Grand Canyon to Washington DC, the felt the impacts of the government shutdown, which went into effect on…



