Category: Sustainability
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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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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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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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How to green the ivory towers of higher education
As avid environmentalists, The Refinishing Touch is always thrilled to see the green practices being implemented – and even invented…
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A critical look at the university sustainability plan
In the past decade, colleges and universities have seen a tremendous change in attitude towards environmental responsibility and sustainability. With…
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The Refinishing Touch blog poll: Schools back in session – do colleges need to be greener?
After a busy summer season of preparing dormitories and campus centers across the US and Canada for the influx of…
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The White House’s on-off-on relationship with solar roof panels is back on
What do you think of the White House’s new solar panels that were unveiled last month? “Better late than never,”…
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Antioch college brings its oldest building into the green future
Even buildings constructed 160 years ago are capable of becoming sustainable, eco-friendly facilities that developers strive towards in today’s environmentally…