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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Why Was the Show Viewed Negatively

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This case study "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Why Was the Show Viewed Negatively" presents an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC.... The show stars Will Smith as a street-smart teenager originating in West Philadelphia who is sent to move in with his aunt in their Bel Air mansion....

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Analysis of Leadership based on Microsoft and Coca-Cola

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This paper focuses on leadership assessment.... It analysis the leadership styles of Bill Gates along with the performance of Bill Gates and his motivation level.... The paper contains a description of the organizational structure and culture of Coca-Cola.... ... ... ... Bill Gates is the senior executive at Microsoft Corporation....

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Wellspring Weight-Loss Program

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The paper "Wellspring Weight-Loss Program" discusses that wellspring weight loss program outlines a comprehensive weight management plan that caters for weight loss in the long term.... The evidence from follow-ups of all x-campers shows consistency in almost all the camps under this program.... ...

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The Online Booking System: Case of Abi Dry Cleaners

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The object of analysis for the purpose of this paper "The Online Booking System: Case of Abi Dry Cleaners" is Abi Dry Cleaners that provides several cleaning and laundry services to the customers.... The dry cleaning services are gaining much popularity in recent times.... ... ... ... The number of customers requesting for the facilities of Abi Dry Cleaners has increased....

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Why Evolution is True

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This paper 'Why Evolution is True' will present a review of each chapter in the book, highlighting the main ideas presented by the author.... Prior to the first chapter, the author offers a preface that serves to invite the reader to an intriguing reading experience.... ... ... ... The author appears to have the conviction that the evolution serves to shed light on the human understanding of the world....

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City: A Users Guide to the Past, Present and Future of Urban Life by Kevin Smith

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The rationale for this report is to analyze Kevin P.... .... Smith's book entitled "City: A User's Guide to the Past, Present, and Future of Urban Life".... The review will discuss Smith's depiction of the development of humankind reflected in the changes to cities throughout history.... ... ... ...

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Report of Air Pollution in Beijing

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The Nature and Scope of the Report on Air Pollution in Beijing (Name) (School) 5 March 2013 Abstract This paper will serve to take a look at the specific nature of air pollution in Beijing, how widespread the issue is, and will take a look at the key features of the topic.... ... ... ... It will strive to answer questions regarding what the audience may already know on this particular topic, and some of the positions the audience may hold already in regards to this matter....

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Doing Business in South Africa

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The author of the following case study "Doing business in South Africa" provides the country cultural briefing for business associates.... According to the paper, the Republic of South Africa is located at the most Southern part of the African continent.... .... ... ... South Africa has a long history with some of the most important archeological sites on the African continent....

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Imperial Oil Company Limited

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The company under analysis in the Imperial Oil Company Limited; its ranked 8th in the top 500 Financial Post Ranking.... It was founded in the year 1880, since then it has been acquired, merged with others to grow.... Now, it employees around 7800 employees.... The company is involved in all upstream and downstream activities of petroleum industry....

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Oil and Gas Industry

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The paper "Oil and Gas Industry" presents detailed information, that the oil industry is a high-risk industry with a lot of critical factors, that will determine the success of companies that engage in the exploration and production of the commodity.... ... ... ... It can be seen that there are several critical factors for success in the oil industry with regard to exploration and production....

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Andrea Yates and Insanity Defense

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This work called "Andrea Yates and Insanity Defense" focuses on Andrea Yates' heinous crime of killing her five children.... The author takes into account the process of the trials and arguments presented, the court's decisions.... .... ... ... She went through two trials.... Although in the first trial she was convicted of killing her children and sentenced to life in prison, in the second trial she was given the verdict of 'not guilty' for the reason of insanity (McLellan)....

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Relationships between Tourism and Leisure Behavior

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The case study "Relationships between Tourism and Leisure Behavior" states that Through the ages leisure behavior of the masses has been largely associated with the spare time where they are able to indulge in activities that satisfy their idyllic pleasure, pleasing their senses.... ... ... ... The emerging new relationship between Tourism and leisure behavior of the consumers has brought in new challenges in the tourism industry to provide increased value for money either through innovation-driven cost-reducing changes in production and marketing processes or through product changes providing more varied tourism experiences....

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Supply Chain Management of Famous Companies

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The paper "Supply Chain Management of Famous Companies" states that lean supply chain management is one of the main factors of success in companies.... Famous companies such as Dell, Wal-Mart and Japanese car manufacturers should make sure that none of the members works in isolation.... ... ... ... Since Wal Mart has already invested a lot in IT and communications infrastructure they can improve their supply chain further by ensuring that modern IT systems are implemented in their warehouse and distribution centres'....

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Business Improvement and Change

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This case study "Business Improvement and Change" evaluates the case Can Gerry Robinson Fix the NHS?... in relations to theories and conceptions associated with the issue dealt in the case.... The case has been prepared by a businessman Gerry Robinson.... ... ... ... The case study analyzes the program to identify the factors that could drive the change within NHS and could influence the ability of the organizations towards the solutions proposed by Garry Robinsons....

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Conceptual Framework of Investment Analysis

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The study "Conceptual Framework of Investment Analysis" evaluates the conceptual framework for financial reporting adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board in April 2001 to provide standard guidelines of value measurements and impairments in financial statement reports.... ... ... ...

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Retaining Customers in a Small Financial Planning Business

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The paper discusses that the company can help improve the customer retention and reduce the customer churn by following a few steps like personalisation, customer services and support and higher levels of interactions.... .... ... ... The case in focus here is of a financial services company started by John in a small town....

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Commercial Contract Law

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This paper "Commercial Contract Law" discusses Comfort Kitchens Limited that are currently in default of payments, have failed to comply with the conditions of the contract regarding water isolation and have undertaken repairs in breach of the express terms of the contract.... ... ... ... The underlying basis of commercial contract law is freedom of contract and general commercial law principles advocate that commercial agreements are treated with an implied presumption that legal relations are intended (Chitty, 2007)....

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Corporate Governance Reporting and Regulation: Enron Collapse, Worldcom, Maxwell Pension Scandal

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This paper analyses the role of corporate governance in the collapse of international corporations such as Shell, Enron, Worldcom, and Maxwell.... The failure of corporate governance in the business world prompted governments to act on the issues of accountability and corporate social responsibility....

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Role of the Police and Private Security

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This paper "Role of the Police and Private Security" discusses the role and duty of state and local police officers that have already been discussed earlier.... There is a parallel security force in the country that is not funded by the government, referred to as private security or private police....

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Fortune at Bottom of the Pyramid

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This work "Fortune at Bottom of the Pyramid" describes Dr.... C.... .... Prahalad's book, innovative strategies that interdependently assisted in harnessing the hidden aspects of the humanitarian/socially responsible.... It is clear about development that can be attained through the collaboration of work between the private enterprises, governmental and non-governmental organizations....

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Ford Supply Chain Management

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This paper analyses the logistics activities of the organization and contains recommendations on how to improve supply chain management to achieve a competitive advantage.... For better understanding, a brief description of the background of the company is included.... ... ... ... Supply chain management has risen to a whole new level in today's globally competitive business world....

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Denver International Airport Baggage-Handling System

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This case study "Denver International Airport Baggage-Handling System" discusses various challenges faced by the construction of the Denver International Airport baggage-handling system.... The challenges were too significant and prevented effective performance.... ... ... ... The overconfidence of management and the need to, please the public led to the ignorance of challenges in the project....

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Contingency Plan for Sailing Yachts Charter

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This case study "Contingency Plan for Sailing Yachts Charter" discusses procedures to follow in response to different types of accidents or potential hazards.... .... ... ... Contingency planning should encompass areas such as preparedness and prevention, response and recovery, including external relations and communications necessary to execute the plan....

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Reciprocating Air Compressor

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This paper 'Reciprocating Air Compressor" focuses on the product dissection of a compressor.... Compressors could be classified under two categories, namely positive displacement type and dynamic type.... The common compressors are the reciprocating, rotary screw, rotary centrifugal ones.... .... ...

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Operations and Logistics Management

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The case study "Operations and Logistics Management" states that Operation management focuses on managing the process of producing and distributing products and services in an organization.... Operation management is usually taken into consideration with the overall operations within an organization....

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Environmental Legislation and Business Processes

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The case study "Environmental Legislation and Business Processes" states that Ambrosia Landfill site, like any other factory or industry, faces many problems due to its emissions that create havoc to the residential areas in and around the place where the landfill site is located.... ... ... ... The paper shows that the landfill site is surrounded by various product manufacturing industries and due to this factor; there has been an increase in the problems....

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Law of Contract

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This work called "Law of Contract" focuses on the contract case of Eileen and Paul.... From this work, it is obvious about the attitude of the courts in deciding issues related to the principle of promissory estoppel.... The author outlines the details of this case, some problems.... .... ... ... After the completion of the work, Eileen and Paul allow Anne to stay in one of the apartments, in exchange for her help....

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Performance of Private Equity Funds

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The paper "Performance of Private Equity Funds" highlights that private funds are outperformers as compared to any other investment in their category, but only on a very long term basis, as a matter of fact, on a short term basis (particularly after the year 2000) they have been underperformers.... ....

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Property Case Analysis

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The study "Property Case Analysis" discusses the legal case on the property of Mr.... Crane, the sole owner of a large property, and his intentions on what to do with the property.... Mr.... Crane, the client, is in his 80s and has lived at the Ivy House all of his life.... ... ... ... His father owned the 'Ivy House' together with the adjoining property called 'The Hollies', which were once one property....

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What Are the Links Between Class and Alienation According to Marx

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This paper seeks to analyze and discuss the question: 'What are the links between class and alienation according to Marx?... This paper maintains that there is a relationship between alienation and classes and that there is a way to resolve the inevitable result of class struggle as meant by Marx....

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The Future of Tourism Planning Lies with a Community-Driven Approach

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This paper "The Future of Tourism Planning Lies with a Community-Driven Approach" discusses the tourism industry that addresses the community issues in a proactive manner while laying out tourism plans.... Tourism planning is based on community values taking into consideration other community needs....

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Zaras Business Model

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From the paper "Zaras Business Model" it is clear that Zara has various opportunities and resources that would help the group meet its goals in the process of satisfying clients.... The company maintains close management of with tight running of the process of production.... .... ... ... Gap has a really great potential of having a healthy running margin as well as opportunities that blossom especially in global expansion and e-commerce....

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Judgment - How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls by Noel Tichy and Warren Bennis

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The review 'Judgment - How Winning Leaders Make Great Calls" by Noel Tichy and Warren Bennis' discusses the book which aims to understand different judgmental areas of leaders, the importance of judgment call and decisive action for leaders that can assist them to make a proper judgment.... ... ... ...

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The Adoption of Smoking Among the Young the United States of America

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The aim of the study was carried out to look at sociological, psychological, biological, effects of smoking in women to the prevailing smoking habit in young women.... It is important to look into the researches, legislation, and education used to understand the adoption of smoking in young men.... ...

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Audit Risk Analysis of Scapa Group PLC

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This work called "Audit Risk Analysis of Scapa Group PLC.... describes the financial system of this company.... The author outlines consolidation issues with respect to Webtec, possible risks, subjective nature of estimates, the role of cash and bank balances, detailed audit procedures.... ... ... ...

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Issues of Ethical Concern

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This case study "Issues of Ethical Concern" focuses on the Unilever's food manufacturing business that has incorporated the ethical business practices in product and promotion mix to express their social, environmental concern that has earned the business its Brand Equity.... ... ... ... The food industry of Unilever has also initiated and recognized the role of social media which they have used in a manner that suits their objectives best....

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Transforming Your Leadership Culture

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The case study "Transforming Your Leadership Culture" presents the role of leadership in relation.... Leadership is one of the most important aspects of Organizational Behaviour that shows a person's aptitude to understand the organization's objective and translate it into reality.... ... ... ... In the given paper, it is demonstrated that as uncertainty prevails in the global business scenario, techniques of leadership vary according to the changes in technology, economic and financial occurrences....

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Mysteries in Crime

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The following paper under the title 'Mysteries in Crime' focuses on forensic science which has a big role in our criminal justice today, as it helps to unmask the truth and bring those individuals who cause murder and other related assaults to face the law.... ... ... ... To understand how forensic science has developed throughout the ages, it will be very significant to briefly discuss some of its historical events....

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Nutri Natural, Herbal and Vitamin Supplements on the United Kingdom Market

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This paper presents the Nutri natural, herbal and vitamin supplements on the United Kingdom market.... In the UK business industry, the vitamin and supplement industry has become attractive for many investors as they seek to take advantage of the growing demand.... ... ... ... Research analysts suggest that the market is expected to reach a value of about $786 million by the end of 2018....

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Reforming Corporate Governance

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This case study "Reforming Corporate Governance" explains why reforming corporate governance will eliminate the unethical behaviors of companies that have in the past affected the economy of the United States and the weaknesses of the Sarbanes-Oxley act.... .... ... ... The corporate governance environment in the United States must be effectively regulated to eliminate the loopholes that companies have exploited to fleece the public and the stakeholders....

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Framework for Managing Development in the Networked Organizations

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The case study "Framework for Managing Development in the Networked Organizations" presents General Motors (GM) Company which is an American global company that engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution of motor vehicles as well as dealing with financial services.... ... ... ...

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Globalization in the Modern Society

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This paper "Globalization in the Modern Society" aims at using the Nike case to explore the perils of globalization in modern society.... The paper is responding to the questions related to the subject of discussion, and a conclusion is given as a summation of the promise and perils of globalization....

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Emirates Airline

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In the paper 'Emirates Airline' the author analyzes an airline company whose headquarters are present in Dubai and it was established by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the year 1985.... The main role of this company is to provide people with commercial air transportation services....

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Negative Consequences of Air Pollution in Beijing

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This paper "Negative Consequences of Air Pollution in Beijing" discusses air pollution as an issue that caused by urbanization, especially during these present times of increased industry activity.... The author will focus on air pollution because it is a global issue that has environmental effects....

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Issues Related to Security Interoperability and Operations

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This case study "Issues Related to Security Interoperability and Operations" focuses on the issues faced by Banking Solutions Inc, a number of them are related to security, interoperability, and operations.... IT controls can be optimized and prioritized, but this would be based on immediate need....

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Targeting Poor Farmers: Contributions to Rural Development in Thailand

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"Targeting Poor Farmers: Contributions to Rural Development in Thailand" paper analyzes the report on projects undertaken for the upliftment of rural farmers.... The evaluation was conducted on HASD II Thai Australia Agricultural and Social Development Project, Department of Public Welfare.... ... ...

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Thames Barrier System

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This paper ''Thames Barrier System'' tells that For a long time in the history of the world, there have been many incidences of conflicts between the environment and humans.... In most of those cases, it is the human being who suffers because nature comes in uncontrollable forces.... ... ... ... Thames barrier is one of the UK's major estuaries....

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Steady Progress and Development of the Japan

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The paper "Steady Progress and Development of the Japan" tells that Japan has always been at the forefront of world changes.... This country has gone through more than its fair share of changes over the century and turned from an isolationist state to a powerful nation with a good international reputation....

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The Mathematics, Science, and Technology Experiences and Understandings of a Young Child

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The author o the paper "The Mathematics, Science, and Technology Experiences and Understandings of a Young Child" will make an earnest attempt to explore daily routine about time and numbers practices after mid-day rest using a particular example of a child and her mother.... ... ... ... Maymay just woke up from her midday rest....

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Recycling and Sustainability

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This literature review "Recycling and Sustainability" present climate change and the potential contribution of recycling in achieving a sustainable future, details of my involvement with 'Recycle Centre Tour' and communication tool development, collaborative aspects of the work involved....

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