Tag: Government
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Government grades on greenhouse gas emissions
Our government has come under heavy scrutiny over its lack of consistent messaging around its stance on climate change and…
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The Refinishing Touch attends GSA Training Conference
Working with a variety of clients in different industries takes us to events around the country each year. Whether for…
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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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A Sputnik moment: President Obama’s energy plan shoots for the moon
In his State of the Union Address to the 112th congress, President Obama covered a range of topics. When he…
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We have liftoff: NASA looks to improve commercial flying
We’ve written about the steps that consumers and corporations alike have taken to reduce carbon emissions and contribute to the…
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GSA commits to sustainability at Green Build Conference
This year’s Green Build Conference took place on November 17-19 in Chicago. Sustainability is always one of the key themes…
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Change from within: The government takes steps to reel in their spending
The Federal Government is the largest employer in the United States (excluding the US Postal Service) with about 2 million…
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August recess: 1.3 trillion reasons to listen
During Congress’ August recess there’s a lot of discussion of how the time should be spent by politicians to reconnect…
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Austin: Fun, forward-thinking, and now with its first chief sustainability officer
Austin – the capital city of Texas, a home for the main campus of the University of Texas, and a…
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$4B to Stop Deforestation
With every project that we take on, whether in a hotel or for government properties, we encourage responsible asset management…