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Day 32: Dec. 10th, 2009

Ok, so I think I have dragged out the inevitable long enough. And resume recycling narrative: Ring…Ring… “Good Morning Dordan this is Sarah how can I help you? One moment please…”..

Recap # 1: Toronto

Hello world! It’s been so long since my last post, I almost don’t know where to begin! Well, Toronto was awesome! The Canadian retailer has a very nice facility with even nicer..

Day 25: Nov. 20th, 2009

Goooooood day! I finally finished my report on Extended Producer Responsibility/Product Stewardship. Look out for it at www.dordan.com under the sustainability tab! Let us resume..

Day 23: Nov. 17th, 2009

Its sunny today, which in Chicago in March is no small feat! Sorry if today’s post seems repetitive…if you hadn’t noticed, I am trying to describe my attempts at finding an..

Day 19: Nov. 5th, 2009

That Monday I arrived to the office more motivated than when I had left; how can I find a way to recycle clamshell—and more specifically—thermoformed, packaging? As I waited for..

Day 17: Nov. 2, 2009

After being copied on an introductory email to the plastics marketing rep of Waste Management, I called him, hoping he would be able to provide some clarification into why..

Day 16: Oct. 29, 2009

Happy Friday! Spring is just around the corner! I hope everyone has splendid plans for the weekend; if you live in Chicago, you should subscribe to groupon.com, which emails you..

Day 15: Oct. 28, 2009

I just spoke with my contact at Recycle America, a division of Waste Management. She is excited about what I am doing and wants to help; she just wants to make sure that I..

Day 13: Oct. 26, 2009 continued...

And resume scene: As I waited for Recycle America’s educational tour guide’s response to my inquiries, I followed up with Robert about Polyflow. As you will recall, I sent Robert..

Day 9: Oct. 20, 2009

Sorry I didn’t post yesterday! I was on a deadline to finish a condensed version of my research on sustainability and packaging titled, The Facts. Okay, back to the story: The day..

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