Category: Sustainability
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The Government’s climate mistake
This month we’ve seen how two different sectors of our country approach Earth Day, and how they go beyond what…
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Interview with Cyrus Pinto of Stanford on university sustainability
We came across a wonderful program that was taking place at Stanford University in California called ‘Ditch That Dumpster’. We…
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Competition spurs awareness: Universities get involved for Earth Day
Our countdown to Earth Day continues this week, and our focus shifts from hospitality to the university sector. Universities are…
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Interview with Daryl Ross, owner of Bancroft Hotel
We continue our look into sustainability across hospitality this week, in anticipation of Earth Day, with a conversation with Bancroft…
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Hospitality goes beyond Earth Day
We’re gearing up for an exciting month here at The Refinishing Touch. Each week we’ll be profiling an industry we’re…
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Countdown is on! TRT begins coverage of Earth Day 2011
With April comes the joy of spring. Rain showers bring flowers to bloom, activities start being moved outdoors and warmer…
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Join The Refinishing Touch and millions of others for Earth Hour
In 2007, citizens and businesses in Sydney, Australia turned their lights off for one hour in support of energy conservation…
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The big test: How schools are doing what it takes to become green
More and more schools are taking advantage of grants and extra funding to undergo green renewal and repair projects. It’s…
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Green grading for colleges
Many students assess a potential college based upon the content of the curriculum, the prestige or reputation of the school…
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Will it take an act of God to make people less dismissive of climate change?
As more and more evidence is provided that shows climate change is a very real threat to our environment and…