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Turning Garbage Into Gold

Date: 04-09-2008
Type: news brief
Categories: CSR - General / Health & Wellness
 Source: CNNMoney.com
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Zach Wieder loves garbage.

Though still on the south side of 30, Wieder (a pseudonym) is founder and CEO of a successful East Coast green-manufacturing company. Founded in 2001, Wieder's company converts waste materials into hip, desirable, ecologically sound products. His profits have tripled since 2004. He posted $3.5 million in sales in 2007, and expects to grow by 300% this year.

Wieder's impressive numbers conceal a fascinating psychological narrative. For the rest of the story click here.
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