Thursday, August 17, 2006

Gristmill: Oregon Dead Zone Update


Dead zones haven't reached the mainstream radar yet but evidence indicates they are growing in number and size. What to do? Even if there were a clear answer, we may already have passed the tipping point. Related trend: Plastics. They may break down, but only to a point: They persist in tiny bits and play havoc on the food chain. Once you toiletize the ocean, how do you even begin to clean it up?

Treehugger Talks to Joel Makower

Two GreenforGood favorites team up in an enlightening pas de deux:

"... perhaps most of all, I’m excited and inspired by all of the entrepreneurs who are harnessing sustainability principles to invent new products and services..."