Designing for a Sustainable Future


	Designing for a Sustainable Future

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10-26-2007 3:06 PM

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10-27-2007 12:33 AM

pokkets

Like putting things in wrappers that are useful for something else. I've seen places, where instead of throwing their plastic shopping bags away, they're weaving them into baskets, or heavier carry bags.

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