Tag: college
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The Refinishing Touch blog poll result: Room for improvement on college campuses?
The higher education industry has been making waves in sustainability for years. We know this from our 37 years of…
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Campus and community construction continues in Oregon
Cranes, trucks and clouds of dust are a familiar site across the Oregon State University campus as construction to develop…
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The Green Grading System: public vs. private university research by The Refinishing Touch
Over the past few months, The Refinishing Touch has compiled research and conducted interviews in order to present our readers…
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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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A new take on facilities: how universities can re-vamp for longevity
In a recent article featured in Building Design and Construction, Peter Fabris, contributing editor, discusses the way campuses are morphing…
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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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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…
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Canadian schools teach sustainable lessons
With over 60 local universities belonging to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Canada’s long-standing environmental…
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Ohio State University sets its sight on zero-waste
Through our work as furniture asset management providers, we have witnessed firsthand the increase in sustainable efforts being put forth…
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The Refinishing Touch blog poll: Students and facility managers responsible for turning campuses green
For decades, The Refinishing Touch has delivered its award-winning furniture asset management services to college campuses around the nation. From…