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This question is based on "Sustainability at Millipore" by Michael W. Toffel.
Discuss the lessons learned from this program in sustainability - its successes and its challenges. Using this experience as a foundation, provide the major components of a future program, -- its potential successes and the significant obstacles it will need to overcome. In your report, present an analytical focus, one which critically analyzes the sustainability initiative and provides an honest assessment of the pros and cons of your proposed strategies.
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