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Companies taking the road less travelled

By Sarah Murray

Published: October 12 2007 03:00 | Last updated: October 12 2007 03:00

While what was once known as "e-commerce" has become simply the way of doing business, the reality is that people and objects still need to be shifted from one place to another.

And while technology is enabling people to meet virtually, thus cutting down on business travel, companies whose goods still have to be delivered to customers are thinking harder about how they can do so in ways that cut emissions.

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