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Eco-Minute: Always consider the entire lifecycle cost

James Wang
If you’re environmentally concerned, you should always consider the full lifecycle of any product. What materials are needed to make it? How much transportation is...
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Straws, awards and awareness at the Encinitas Environmental Commission

Carey Blakely
The last straw? As California becomes the first state in the nation to regulate the use of plastic straws in full-service restaurants, Encinitas must decide...
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Environmental snapshots on bees, driftnets and foam-plastic waste in North County

Carey Blakely
Encinitas Environmental Commission, by a unanimous vote on April 12, wants the city to widen the ban to include the retail sale of foam-plastic products....
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Encinitas Environmental Award Program seeks nominees

Carey Blakely
The fourth-annual contest has two award categories: one for businesses and one for individuals or nonprofits. Candidates can be self-nominated or recommended by a third...