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How to make a difference?

Cecilie Finstad on July 6, 2007 | 651 Views

Environment has always been an important issue for me, protecting the environment, energy efficiency and preserving natural resources are all considerations in my daily life.

How can I really make a difference? In my opinion it is all about the small details.

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