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Teisl, M.F., Noblet, C.L., Rubin, J. (2007). The Design of an Eco-Marketing and Labeling Program for Vehicles in Maine. In: Grote, U., Basu, A.K., Chau, N.H. (eds) New Frontiers in Environmental and Social Labeling. Sustainability and Innovation. Physica-Verlag HD. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7908-1756-0_2
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