Author Archives: Luke Waltzer

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After Sandy…

For most New Yorkers, the recent Hurricane Sandy was a nightmare. Homes were destroyed, neighborhoods were deprived of electricity, heat, and fresh water. Unlike Hurricane Katrina about a year ago, Sandy was bigger, more violent, and caused more damage. With … Continue reading

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INFO SESSION: FREE TRAINING FOR GREEN JOBS

Why Green Jobs? As energy becomes more expensive and codes and standards become stricter, companies nationwide are working hard to become more sustainable. For companies, this effort involves creating positions and jobs that didn’t exist 5 or 10 years ago. … Continue reading

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Sustainable Plastic Resin Manufacturer, NextLife Teams Up with Olivet International

Olivet and NextLife have formed a strategic alliance to further the goals of sustainability on a global scale and create international growth opportunities in manufacturing in the United States and abroad. Together, Olivet and NextLife will bring new opportunities for … Continue reading

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Make it a Large… Sorry, it’s Banned

The New York City Board of Health approved Mayor Bloomberg’s proposal to ban soft drinks larger than 16 ounces, if all goes well, the ban would be in effect on March 12. There have been researches on the relationship between … Continue reading

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San Francisco Banned the Bag

Starting Monday, San Francisco joins several other cities in California to ban plastic bags in retail stores, and charging 10 cents for each paper bags. Any stores found violating this law could be fined up to $500 for each violation. … Continue reading

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