Client: Oregon’s DEQ.
Service: Transcreation Project.
Documents: Bill inserts, guides, social media, webpage.
Disciplines: Technical.
Volume: 3 language.
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Author: Antonela Accorinti
CASE STUDY: State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Oregon’s DEQ)
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