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Recycled Paint: A Sustainable Reality 03/07/2008 Karma: 5  
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Re:Recycled Paint: A Sustainable Reality 03/10/2008 Karma: 0  
I found the first segment about New Zealand establishing laws to favor green companies for contracts especially interesting. It sounds like a sensible policy decision- not only would it force the government to make environmentally sound decisions, it would also support green businesses. The government is in a unique position because it can respond to other needs other than the bottom line.
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