For many years I have had a deep concern for preserving our environment and leaving the legacy of a clean and healthy globe for those who will come after. That has included being active for many years in the New Hampshire Resource Recovery Association which promoted the recycling of solid waste in our communities and at one time provided a marketing opportunity for recycled materials where one had not existed.
This was during the 1980s when municipalities were becoming aware of all ...
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