Waste Not, Want Not
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December 14, 2006
George Black On Earth
Hower's program is an exciting example of how even the most
entrenched, institutionalized obsolescence can be fought. It's also
an important reminder that much of what we trash in this country is
desperately needed in others. As the organization's motto says,
'People in other countries are literally dying for what we throw
away.' -- Elizabeth Oliver
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