For Stowe Canoe and Snowshoe Company, whose manufacture of canoes and snowshoes involves the use of hazardous materials, reducing waste and keeping abreast of changing technology has saved them money. Alain Karyo of Catamount Glass in North Bennington hates to waste anything. He has come up with a myriad of common sense solutions to his manufacturing problems. Jules and Helen Rabin live a simple rural life baking bread for their business, Upland Bakers in Plainfield. They live a country life that many people dream of. The Putney School has taught ecology for more than 20 years. When their septic system failed, they decided to make their replacement system both a model to the public and a teaching tool for their students. Michael Shaw runs Living Technologies, Inc. in Burlington, which develops and manufactures natural waste treatment systems. He is working with the Putney School on their new waste treatment facility, a man-made wetlands.
Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:26:48