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JULY/AUGUST 2005

Vol. 27, No. 4


  Page Article
     
  10 GETTING YOUR JUICE THROUGH THE DOOR
Marnie McPhee and Shelley Washburn
How a small organic producer succeeds in today’s natural foods market — plus12 tips from professionals on improving results.
 
14
ORGANIC GRANOLA COMPANY FEELS ITS OATS
Two dedicated health foods entrepreneurs bring an environmental icon back to its grand roots — and well-deserved shelf space in food stores..
  15 WHY GET INTO THE NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY NOW ... WHEN IT’S GOTTEN SO COMPETITIVE?
Aaron Anker
  17 GREEN, CLEAN EMISSIONS CONTROL
Diane Greer
“As long as the economic discussion is framed as ‘industry vs. environment,’ there is very little room for new thinking,” says the founder of GreenFuel Technologies Corp. “But when we show people that our system is a tool to profit by reducing waste, the wheels really start turning.”
 
20
CLEANING UP CONTAMINANTS WITH PLANTS
Jennifer Cutraro
University researchers develop safer methods to degrade hydrocarbons while entrepreneurs launch ventures that fulfill their potential..
 
20
VENTURES IN PHYTOREMEDIATION
 
22
RESCUING VALUABLE TIMBER FROM OLD BUILDINGS
Dan Stone
To meet market demand, Virginia company expands — using environmentally friendly systems to make the most from a very limited natural resource.
  24 COMPOSTING FLOURISHES AT BOSTON HYATT REGENCY
Jennifer Weeks
With strong leadership and commitment, hotel cuts disposal costs in half, opens way for new services as it becomes model for other programs.
 
26
COLLEGE COMPOSTING PROGRAM SHAPES UP IN KENTUCKY
Sean Clark and Michel Cavigelli
Horticultural enterprises at Berea College are managed as businesses, processing 35 tons of food residuals each year while providing jobs for students and nutrients for crops.
 
28
RENEWABLE ENERGY HEATS UP IN OREGON
Susan Jowaiszas
When Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc. requested proposals to turn waste into electricity, to their surprise they received 25 — reflecting strong interest in biopower.
 
29
ENTREPRENEURING TO A 3-WAY PAY-OFF
Eric Ronay
Louisville company works with zoos and other nonprofits to raise money to benefit animals, protect resources and put old phones to good use.
 
30
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF WHAT WE BUY AND USE
A special journal issue reports on the pivotal role that consumption has in shaping the quality of our lives.
     
    COLUMNS
 
31
BALLE BEAT
Merrian Fuller
Bringing The Lessons Home
 
32
ECOSTYLE
Delia Montgomery
What's Your Sign?
     
     
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