It’s not easy being green
Some green news for you:
MEC Nixes Nalgene
“The fact that a retailer of this size, dealing in this volume of polycarbonate products, would make this decision should be a real wake-up call to other retailers,” Richard Smith, executive director of the group, said.
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And a short personal note: Today I received my first “hate mail” over on the Daily Mantra. Instead of feeling depressed or threatened, I feel like now I have arrived as an internet writer. It’s somewhat odd that trolling and obnoxious comments are the hallmark of a certain level of readership, but that’s the way it is I guess. I’m thankful that clearbluecup has remained apart from all that, probably due to a small but selective (and way cool) readership. 
