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Oct, 14, 2009

Eco Innovator: Engineer's new system may be the cutting edge of energy efficiency

As Jeff Weston sees it, a climate-control system for an office building shouldn't work much different than starting your shower. Turn the knob one way, you get it hot. Turn it the other way, cold.
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ECO SAUL WEISBERG
Oct, 14, 2009

Northwest Fixture: Institute founder still 'poking around'

The instant he moved to Bellingham to attend Western Washington University (wwu.edu) in 1979, Saul Weisberg was hooked on the Pacific Northwest. He has spent decades "poking around outside" as a wilderness ranger, fire lookout and commercial fisherman.
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ECO NOELANI PENNEY
Oct, 14, 2009

Building the future: Sustainable design intrigues WWU student

Growing up in Hawaii, Noe Penney was fascinated by the delicate balance of nature at an early age.
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ECO DUANE JAGER
Oct, 14, 2009

Salvaging lives: Appliance recycler trains, employs low income

Taking the practice of reuse to its fullest extent, Bellingham resident Duane Jager uses "throw-away" materials to create jobs for those people society often treats as "throw-away."
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ECO - Andrea Thomas
Apr, 22, 2009

WWU student got early start learning about environment

From the moment she set foot on Western Washington University's campus, Andrea Thomas felt at home. Scheduled to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Policy in June, she became the leader of Students for Renewable Energy's Education Committee in 2007 and joined Carbon Masters this past January.
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ECO Pemble profile
Apr, 22, 2009

Retired educator now shows people how to compost, recycle

After retiring from teaching public school for 25 years in Machesney Park, Ill., Jim Pemble focused on prairie restoration and education.
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ECO Profile Fell
Apr, 22, 2009

Ferndale woman finds niche in reusing bridal wear, jewelry

A Bellingham native, Lynda Fell found herself looking for a new career when her job in the medical field was outsourced in 2007.
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eco profile ramel
Apr, 22, 2009

Pay it forward: Dad teaches son to make sustainable choices

Alex Ramel often can be seen riding around town with his son, Alden, on an Ally Cat tandem bike extension.
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Answers to your questions about how to reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink
Ask SSC Recycling Manager Rodd Pemble questions about recycling in Whatcom County.


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