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Solid Waste Reduction

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Decreasing Waste and Energy Use in an Animation Studio

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Reducing Plastic Pollution at The Oregon Coast Aquarium

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Managing Wastewater Pollutants in Shrimp Production

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Switching to Eco-Friendly Materials in Oyster Farming

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Marine Debris Reduction

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Cutting Waste at a Local Fruit Company

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Waste Reduction in Knife Manufacturing

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Improving Meal Kit Sustainability for Vulnerable Groups

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Optimizing Insect Agriculture

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Reducing Food Waste in Packaging Operations

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Reducing Production-Related Waste at Boeing

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Reducing Hazardous Chemical Use in Boeing's Processes

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Eliminating Single Use Plastic Bags in Mushroom Production

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From Plastic Products to Compostable, Plant-Based Alternatives

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Intern Helps Develop Environmental Policy

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Food Waste Reduction in Grocery Retail

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Sustainable Sea Urchin Farming

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Deploy Chemicals More Efficiently for Seafood Production

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Minimizing Waste in Shrimp Production

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Managing Plastic Scrap Waste

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Greener Tofu Production

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Wood Production Waste Working Towards Zero Waste

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Papermaking Process Improvements

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Improving Brewery Wastewater Quality

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Turning Paper Waste into New Market Product

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