Category: Sustainability
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The little things that add up to one big green initiative
There are a number of approaches to introducing sustainable practices – you can launch a big initiative with a big…
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Operational Update February 2011: Eastern Mennonite University
As our work around the country continues, our crew has landed in Harrisonburg, Virginia; home to Eastern Mennonite University. As…
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Passing the test: Universities get a sustainability report card
Recently, the Sustainable Endowments Institute released the College Sustainability Report Card for 2011. Its findings are a key barometer in…
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How sustainable is your hotel business? – Join us tomorrow for a live webinar with Hotel Interactive
We’re very excited to be participating in a highly practical and informative webinar this week. The webinar, which we are sponsoring…
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Environmental awareness overkill: Are we overdoing it?
We extol the virtues and benefits of businesses moving towards more green practices, but we also believe individuals have a…
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Companies who thankfully don’t follow the leader
Often, the work that is done by companies is reactionary. If a competing brand in your industry does something that…
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Operational update: January 2011 – Hilton Torrey Pines
For this month’s Beneath the Surface, we’re traveling to the oasis known as La Jolla. Located in Southern California, just…
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More than paper and plastic: The need for improved e-waste recycling
Many know about the need to recycle paper and plastic products. Educating consumers about the need and benefits of recycling…
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Discussing sustainability could be more beneficial than you think
There’s no question that adding sustainable features to your hotel property not only improves its environmental impact but provides an…
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The Refinishing Touch recognizes sustainability
Much of the work we do goes unnoticed, but there’s certainly a great deal of satisfaction when we help improve…