Providing markets for the products of poor people is the most effective way to combat global poverty. Doing this as a business means that it can scale, and is not dependant on the whims of charitable donors. By selling products made from renewable resources it helps conserve, protect, and in many cases restore natural resources.
How to get rich, fight global poverty and protect the environment

How to get rich, fight global poverty and protect the environment
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Submitted by lfokp on Thu, 2007-08-16 21:36. | Tags: architecture | eco activist | green | recycle | sustainable