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Planet Aid is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that collects used clothing and shoes through donation boxes. It operates in several regions across the US and collected 42 million pounds of clothes in 2004. The clothes are compressed into 800 pound bales and shipped overseas. Planet Aid supports development programs in Africa, giving more than $2 million in aid in 2005.
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Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
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Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
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Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
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LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UP
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
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of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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- 1. Planet Aid Recycling for Development 2005
- 2. Quick Facts q Founded in 1997 in Massachusetts q Operates in New England, New York/ NJ, Philadelphia, Baltimore-Washington, Greensboro, Kansas City, Cleveland and Detroit. q 4300 collection boxes q 150 employees q Collected 42 million pounds of clothes in 2004
- 3. Recycling of clothes and shoes A simple concept with a great impact…
- 4. Planet Aid is committed to emptying the boxes as often as they need. Rain, shine or snow,
- 5. From the collection boxes the clothes are brought to the warehouse by contractors, each responsible for his routes.
- 6. The clothes are compressed to 800 pound bales that are sold and shipped overseas.
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- 8. At the center of the collection is the yellow box… Some sites are super-sites, yielding 600 to 1200 pounds per week
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- 12. • Grocery stores • Dry cleaners • Gas stations • Restaurants • Churches • Recreation centers • Supermarkets • Home improvement stores • Department stores • Shopping centers • Pharmacy chains • Etc. What kind of places are we looking for?
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