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The self-made millionaire who gave his money to people who just asked for it

by David Brancaccio
Aug 21, 2017
Percy Ross, known as "America's Rich Uncle," had a newspaper column where people could write in with requests.
"America's Rich Uncle" had a newspaper column where people could write in asking for financial help.
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The next great global glut: plastic

by Jed Kim
May 31, 2016
Oil and gas are just some of the things gained from drilling. More natural gas also means more plastic
A Playmobil toy figure is covered with plastic granules at the playmobil toy factory in Dietenhofen on November 12, 2013 in Dietenhofen, Germany. 
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How the humble glass bottle lost its appeal

by Gigi Douban
Apr 22, 2015
Plastic proved more convenient than glass. Now it's easier to recycle, too.
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A new glowing plastic that could change the lighting industry

by Molly Wood
Dec 4, 2012
A new kind of light bulb has been invented that will ship from U.S. factories and may bring more efficient--and controllable--lighting to the industry.
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Plastic's fantastic for thieves in California

by Sarah Gardner
Nov 26, 2012
Thieves steal millions of dollars of plastic pallets and milk cases from businesses. Sold to recyclers, the plastic is then used to make new pallets and milk cases.
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YouTube to pull back funding, and skin healing plastic

by Molly Wood
Nov 13, 2012
YouTube may slash funding to over half of its new channels and a plastic that repairs itself like skin heals itself, but faster.
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Easy Sustainability Answers

Can I compost my paper shopping bags?

by Adriene Hill
Aug 9, 2010
Easy Answer: Yes....
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Easy Sustainability Answers

Paper or Plastic? Which shopping bag should I choose at the grocery store?

by Adriene Hill
Aug 5, 2010
Easy Answer: Neither. Bring your own. But if you forget, you may want to choose the type of bag you're most likely to reuse....
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What do those numbers on the bottoms of plastic containers mean? Which numbers are the easiset to recycle?

by Adriene Hill
Jul 22, 2010
Easy Answer: The numbers on the bottom of plastic bottles let you know the type of plastic they're made of. The easiest to recycle are numbers 1...
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