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#041 September 2012

Circuit Training: A jobs center in North Philadelphia retrofits workers for the clean economy

story byLiz Pacheco | photo by Albert LeeLast March, Roger Lewis was laid off from his job at Hostess Brands. An electrician by trade, Lewis had worked in food industry manufacturing facilities for the past eight years. His recent job was as an industrial mechanic. “That’s basically making sure the building is running properly,

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#041 September 2012

The Tide Is Turning: Save money by making your own toxin-free laundry detergent

story by Leah R. TroianoAs with many household products, we rarely look closely at the ingredients. But next time you’re in the laundry room, check out your detergent. Some common ingredients are:

Phenols Can damage your lungs, heart, kidneys and liver, and are easily absorbed into the skin. Deemed toxic by the National Institutes of Health
Optical

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August 10, 2012
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