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January 2017

Published: February 7, 2017
Updated: February 7, 2017February 7, 2017
by Editorial Staff

Features from the January 2017 print edition:

A reboot through reuse
Community Spotlight: A rural program with a history of pushing boundaries
Cost-effective cleanups
Looking for the right recipe
MRF of the Month: Emerald Coast Utilities Authority Materials Recovery Facility
One province, one system
The rise of EPS ordinances

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