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How to Implement a Zero Waste Business Strategy

Eco-Office Gals

manufacturing plants haven’t sent any waste to landfills since May 2004 — a mission that began with a good-faith accounting of the company’s waste stream. It’s essential to design packaging and products so that they’re easy to collect and send back to the factory for refurbishment or to be gifted or sold to a new owner. Subaru’s U.S.

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Steeks & Felts, giving new life to timeworn objects

Loosely Speaking

Perfect for some quick knits for gifts and then overhauling some rather forlorn items. I’ll work on a pattern and see if I can replicate these for others on my gift list. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Project 1: Steeking a sweater that was never right for me to begin with. I LOVE the slippers!

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The Heart of the Matter: My Tribute to Olympia Dukakis

Bonnie Low Kramen

“The heart of the matter” became a phrase that she used in most every presentation she gave because that was her gift – getting to the heart of the matter, especially when the heart of the matter was the hardest thing to say and yet was on everyone’s mind. And what a gift she had. She loved me and mentored me and challenged me.

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A True Partnership: Olympia Dukakis and Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

Olympia had a gift of making you feel as if you were the most important person in the room. In 2004, I gave Olympia the final draft of my book “Be the Ultimate Assistant” to review and offered her free rein to take out anything she did not like. Be Present. Be here now.

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The Way to Start a Year

Loosely Speaking

More on Thank You Notes Expressions of Appreciation April Series: Answering the Question: Do I have to write thank you notes for graduation gifts? RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Comments: 0 Leave a Reply Site Pages Commenting Policy About ktcosmos Got Loose Change? Get Loosely Speaking Products. Loose Ends.

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Can you say “sidetracked?”

Loosely Speaking

Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Loose Ends. All Rights Reserved.

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Reasons why work slowdowns can be good

Loosely Speaking

Here are some other ideas on what to do with the some of that unexpected windfall of free time that comes with a work slowdown: Gave That ‘s post: “ 50 Simple Gifts to Give Yourself.&# RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Read Mighty Bargain Hunter ‘s post on “ Making Things Last.&# Loose Ends.

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