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Arabs and Jews in exemplary coexistence at Barkan – Samaria

Palestinian Arabs and Jews work together at GAASH plastic factory as equals and in harmony, typical of the 140 factories at Barkan employing some 600...

by Nir Alon in Israel on 19/01/2012

Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high demand for the product from Japanese customers who value it as a water filter and water absorbant. Kuala Sepetang, Malaysia. 09/01/2010.

The charcoal manufacturing in Malaysia is thriving due to high demand from Japanese customers. More than half of the country's charcoal are exported to Japan, where charcoal is valued as water filter and moisture absorbant. Despite the environmental concern of illegal logging, the industry plays an important source of income to locals.

Society

Charcoal making in Malaysia

DMTX. Malaysians work at a charcoal factory in Kuala Sepetang, 300km north of Kuala Lumpur. Charcoal making is currently thriving due to a high...

by syamsulbahri in Malaysia on 09/01/2010

Belarus, Kopyl. Kopyl creamery.
'Kopyl creamery' is one of the most famous manufacturers of natural dairy products in the territory of the Republic of Belarus.

Business

Kopyl Creamery, Belarus.

Belarus, Kopyl. Kopyl creamery. "Kopyl creamery" is one of the most famous manufacturers of natural dairy products in the territory of the...

by Ivan Uralsky in Belarus on 20/04/2007

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The production process of making bricks in West Java
Red soil is used as a base material in Kampong Cimenteng, Gunung Guruh Village, to make bricks used in the surrounding areas. Sukabumi District, West Java, Indonesia. 11th June 2011
Cirebon Mask making in West Java
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Sulphur Mines at Kawah Ijen - Indonesia
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Political action against agricultural factories
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The Kawah Ijen Sulphur Mines
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