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Sao Paulo: The "Clean City"
After decades of enduring advertisements on every building in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the city passes a law requiring their removal or reduction.
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Plants in Action: Biodegradable Dishware
Fallen leaves and steam are the unlikely ingredients of a remarkable brand of disposable plates and bowls. TIME photographer Namas Bhojani explores the process that may change your next picnic
Indonesia Noodle Factory
The Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food company is the beneficiary of a pioneering food aid program that fights hunger and fosters local economic development
Photographs for TIME by Kemal Jufri / Imaji
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japan
Feelin' Muji
How do you design by not designing? A retailer's quest for the ultimate in simplicity can be complicated
united states
eBay Bids for Revitalization
New boss John Donahoe is shaking up the onetime online growth machine
france
Cementing the Future
Architects are using stylish high-tech concrete to create beautiful--and greener--buildings
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