ecopreneurist.com - 3/26/2009
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There may be few occupations that have more opportunity to incorporate sustainable choices into their products, services, and day-to-day operations than architecture. The market for green building has cooled down along with everything else, but it seems inevitable that it will replace its ...
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Top 7 Reasons Why This Recession Is a Great Time to Start a Green Business
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