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May 7, 2008

EnviroLinks: Firm but polite

In an excellent example of how to make a point respectfully, Beth has penned a letter to a retreat center she spent last weekend at. It reads "Hey, love you guys -- no, seriously, totally love you -- so let's work together to ditch the nasty chemicals, and then you'll be even more awesome!" (I may have paraphrased a bit there.) If you've ever wanted to give your favorite coffee shop some eco-advice, let this letter be your template.

Allie's running a series on greening your wedding plans, which I am filing neatly away in the back of my head for future use (not any time soon, Mom, don't worry).

Congrats are in order for Katy, who reports that legislation limiting lead, phthalates, and mercury have passed the Vermont legislature! Katy, your hard work has been rewarded -- and the entire state of Vermont will benefit.

When was the last time you thought about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Mark takes an in-depth look at the problem with plastic trash, and what we could do to solve it.

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