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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Olson, Eric G., 1967-
Better green business : handbook for environmentally responsible and profitable business practices / Eric
G. Olson. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-13-701017-2 (hardback : alk. paper) 1. Management—Environmental aspects. 2. Business
enterprises—Environmental aspects. 3. Technological innovations—Environmental aspects. I. Title.
HD30.255.O47 2009
658.4'083—dc22
2009029875