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Head of Department of Environment Urges Extreme Caution before Moving Forward with Controversial Cruise Berthing Plan September 17, 2015 By: Save Cayman Ebanks-Petrie, also Chair of the Cayman Islands Environmental Assessment Board, wants decision-makers and the public to have a full understanding of Impact Statement before irrevocable decision is made Full Article

Ready to Take It (e-waste) Away: Minnesota's Tech Dump Receives R2 Certification and Names New CEO September 09, 2015 By: Tech Dump  Minneapolis, Minn.  – Tech Dump, the Twin Cities’ only nonprofit social enterprise electronics recycler, is poised for more growth. Full Article

Eureka Recycling To Host the Twin Cities' First Zero Waste Summit September 09, 2015 By: EUREKA RECYCLING Minneapolis, Minn. – Local and national leaders from the Zero Waste movement will gather on Friday, September 18th from 12:30 to 6:30 PM at The Brave New Workshop in downtown Minneapolis. Full Article

Decoupling can hasten arrival of 'peak environmental impact' this century September 09, 2015 By: The Breakthrough Institute New conservation report underscores technological change - not just protected areas - as critical to leaving more room for nature Full Article

New global initiative helps countries harness bamboo and rattan - to bring people out of poverty and protect forests. September 03, 2015 By: International Network for Bamboo and Rattan  GABAR - a new planned $100 million global initiative aims to unlock the potential of bamboo and rattan for rural communities – to create local economic growth, new income streams, regenerate degraded lands and forests. Full Article