Tag: Universities
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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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Living Green Magazine recognizes the most sustainable schools in the US
College campuses have become influential leaders in environmental preservation and sustainability, which is one of the many reasons why The…
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Colleges and universities make strides toward green campuses and curriculum
As many people say, “Our world’s future lies with its youth”, and as The Refinishing Touch team sees more and…
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Inspiring sustainability: Illinois recognizes local organizations with awards
Last month the Governor’s Sustainability Awards and the Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact Awards Program recognized 42 local universities, businesses and…
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Sustainability showdown: Poll reveals the industry that has made the most progress
Earlier this week, we discussed recent proposed efforts by the US government to become paperless over the next four years.…
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The Refinishing Touch shares its tips for a sustainable school year
As we reach the final hurrah of the summer, Labor Day, we are drawn toward the thought of another school…
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Red, White & Blue … and Green
The Fourth of July holiday is a great time to have cookouts, watch fireworks and enjoy time off with family…
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Hospitality industry agrees on standardized carbon measurement tool
Early last week, it was reported that 23 international hotel organizations have agreed on a standard measurement to calculate the…
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Universities across the nation are becoming more sustainable
Sustainability is the buzz word across college campuses these days. College students across the nation are making efforts to reduce…
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Clemson University: $1 million award for center for research
Clemson University recently announced the one million dollar award it received for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The funds…