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compact disks
Compactor Factors
Job Announcement
Junk Mail
need info on a Co. called CARS
polystyrene tray recycling
THE PURSUIT OF THINGS (2 msgs)
volume vs. weight based garbage collection
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:31:01 -0500 (EST)
From: "Roger M. Guttentag" <rgutten@concentric.net>
Subject: compact disks
>Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 08:53:32
>To: TARA PIKE <pike@nevada.edu>
>From: "Roger M. Guttentag" <rgutten@mail.concentric.net>
>Subject: Re: compact disks
>
>Dear Tara:
>
>If I'm not mistaken, compact disks are made with a polycarbonate(PC) resin
with one metalicized surface for the digital coding that is read by the
laser. I believe its this metalic coating that makes CD's hard to recycle.
My suggestions are as follows:
>
>1. Try consulting a copy of Resource Recycling's Directory of North
American Scrap Plastics Processors and Buyers. This directory lists
companies by resin handled, geographic location and company name. I would
call all companies that are listed as handling PC that are located in the
Western U.S. (there are no listings for Nevada). Call Resource Recycling at
503-227-1319 for information on this Directory.
>
>2. I would also call GreenDisk. Their tel.# is 206-222-7734. They
manufacture recycled computer disks but they also provide software media
recycling services. These services are primarily oriented to software
manufacturers but according to Greendisk they are available (at a cost) to
other organizations that generate waste data media. Perhaps as a way to
improve the economics, you may want to find out if there are other
organizations in your region that also dispose large numbers of CD's For
example, university libraries may be a prime candidate since many now
maintain searchable CD based databases that are periodically updated.
Federal and state agencies may be another possible source. GreenDisk's web
site is www.greendisk.com
>
>Hope this helps. Let the list know how you resolved (or did not resolve)
this situation.
>
>Roger M. Guttentag
>
>=====================================
>
>At 11:53 AM 12/3/97 -0800, you wrote:
>>
>>Is there a way to recycle compact disks?
>>
>>When computer software came on disks, we could reuse the disks and even
>>recyle them. Now with software coming on CDs, I am unsure of what to do
>>with them. Does anyone have suggestions? We have a large amount that we
>>need to do something with - I would rather not throw them away.
>>
>>Thank you,
>>Tara Pike
>>
>> 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
>> Tara Pike e-mail: pike@nevada.edu
>> Rebel Recycling Coordinator phone: (702) 895-1630
>> University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) fax: (702) 895-4436
>> (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8 (8
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>
E-MAIL: rgutten@concentric.net
TEL: 215-513-0452
FAX: 215-513-0453
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 17:03:14 EST
From: Infinrecy <Infinrecy@aol.com>
Subject: Compactor Factors
In a message dated 97-12-04 01:39:16 EST, you write:
<< Can anyone tell me the standard rate of compaction for a trash compactor?
I've gotten several readings on this ranging from 3 to 1 -- 10 to 1.
-- Victor
>>
In my limited dealings in compactors, I have been told that those large roll-
off compactors have a ratio of about 5:1, while the smaller, indoors, often
stainless steel compactors claim to be 20:1.
Eee you around,
ford
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 15:07:34 -0500
From: "Blair Pollock" <bpollock@town.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us>
Subject: Job Announcement
>From: Karen P. Rankin[SMTP:KPR1@pubworks.ci.asheville.nc.us]
>Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 1997 12:39 PM
>To: solid waste list
>Subject: Job Announcement
>
>
>SOLID WASTE MANAGER
>Asheville, North Carolina (population 69,000) is seeking a solid waste
>professional to develop, implement, & supervise programs & projects related
>to municipal collection of solid waste, recyclables, bulk waste, & yard
>waste for 24,000 residential & small business customers. Supervise 40+
>employees with a $3.3 million budget. Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of
>progressive experience required, master's degree preferred. Applicant must
>have experience in all aspects of solid waste management & extensive
>personnel experience. Salary range $40-mid $50's and excellent benefits.
> Submit resume & cover letter to City of Asheville, Personnel Department,
>P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802. Closing date December 19th.
>Drug/Alcohol Testing Required. EOE/AA/ADA.
>
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 12:46:47 -0800
From: Myra Nissen <myracycl@inreach.com>
Subject: Junk Mail
I have been battling junk mail for some time. I was recently cleaning
some files and I found a notice to include with purchases to potential
junk mail offenders. The date on the notice is Oct. 3, 1990. I have
used it in the past to my satisfaction. I will post it for any who are
interested.
Living in the busy San Francisco Bay Area, I seem to rely more and more
on mail order. (I am too tired at the end of a busy day or week to deal
with stores, traffic, crowds and sales people.) I have managed to keep
the junk mail down to the catalogues and solistations that I want with a
few new intruders. With only a few contenders at a time I fins that I
can easily manage keeping off unwanted lists.
Myra
Notice follws:
TO: FROM: DATE:
Disposing of unwanted material such as UNSOLICITED MAIL is a serious
problem in my community. I am instructing you not to LEND, SELL or TRDE
my name to any other organization for its mailing lists.
If you cannot honor my request, please RETURN MY CHECK. Thank you for
you attention to this matter.
(signature)
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 11:14:56 -0800
From: nec@orbis.net (Neighborhood Energy Consortium)
Subject: need info on a Co. called CARS
Hello Green Yessers:
Is anyone familiar with the company CARS (Comprehensive Automotive
Reclamation Service of Maryland, Inc.)? Recycling professionals and
environmentalists in Saint Paul, MN are looking for alternatives to auto
shredders in our community. We have seen a promotional video from CARS and
learned a bit about their operation of dismantling vehicles which reuses or
recycles 95% of the materials. It seems like a great business with
exceptional environmental goals. Can anyone offer more information about
this business and its social, environmental or community record?
Do you know of other companies in the country who do this?
Thanks for your help.
Hatti Koth,
Saint Paul Neighborhood Energy Consortium
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:51:40 -0500 (EST)
From: "Roger M. Guttentag" <rgutten@concentric.net>
Subject: polystyrene tray recycling
>At 08:03 PM 12/2/97 -0600, you wrote:
>>
>>Anyone have information on elementary schools or high schools that
>>currently recycle polystyrene lunch trays? Also, anyone have information on
>>reusable lunch trays and the pro's and con's to both methods. For
>>reusable-how is the storage and dishwasher battle overcome?
>>
>>Any information on schools that are doing this would be extremely helpful!>
==================================================================
I would like to suggest, as a potential information source on this issue,
consulting the CA Integrated Waste Management Board's School District Waste
Reduction and Recycling Program. Their web site is:
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/wpe/schools/diversin.htm
You can also contact the CIWMB's Public Diversion Assistance Section at
(916) 255-2385.
Roger M. Guttentag
E-MAIL: rgutten@concentric.net
TEL: 215-513-0452
FAX: 215-513-0453
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 07:59:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Boston CWA 486 <bostoncwa@cleanwater.org>
Subject: THE PURSUIT OF THINGS
5. THE PURSUIT OF THINGS
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(The following comment was posted to a Sierra Club discussion group by
Todd Litman, Director. Victoria Transport Policy
Institute,litman@islandnet.com)
There are a number of reasons to believe that after basic physical needs
are met, more material wealth provides limited social benefit. An
increasing portion of this additional wealth is devoted to "positional
goods," that is, goods which are purchased simply to compete with other
consumers. There is no net benefit from such competition, because what
benefits one consumer causes an equal disbenefit to others, who are forced
to spend more resources to compete. Whether the good is clothes, cars,
housing or furniture, to the degree that their value consists of
"prestige" they represent a "social trap" (for discussion of "social
traps" see Herman Daly and John Cobb, FOR THE COMMON GOOD, Beacon Press
(Boston) 1989.) Increased wealth also increases the risk of a number of
physical and emotional problems: addictions, isolation, illnesses
associated with affluence, etc.
[Note: Add to this the disbenefits of a deteriorating environment, and it
is easy to see how the pursuit of material affluence can become
counterproductive to human welfare. - Ed.]
[excerpt from latest Massachusetts Environmental Roundtable issue -k]
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Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 09:00:37 -0800 (PST)
From: Cindy Nelson <cindyn@mills.edu>
Subject: THE PURSUIT OF THINGS
Another good book on this topic is "Your Money Or Your Life", by Joe
Dominguez and ? (I can't remember the other co-author's name).
On Fri, 5 Dec 1997, Boston CWA 486 wrote:
> 5. THE PURSUIT OF THINGS
> --------------------------------------
> (The following comment was posted to a Sierra Club discussion group by
> Todd Litman, Director. Victoria Transport Policy
> Institute,litman@islandnet.com)
>
> There are a number of reasons to believe that after basic physical needs
> are met, more material wealth provides limited social benefit. An
> increasing portion of this additional wealth is devoted to "positional
> goods," that is, goods which are purchased simply to compete with other
> consumers. There is no net benefit from such competition, because what
> benefits one consumer causes an equal disbenefit to others, who are forced
> to spend more resources to compete. Whether the good is clothes, cars,
> housing or furniture, to the degree that their value consists of
> "prestige" they represent a "social trap" (for discussion of "social
> traps" see Herman Daly and John Cobb, FOR THE COMMON GOOD, Beacon Press
> (Boston) 1989.) Increased wealth also increases the risk of a number of
> physical and emotional problems: addictions, isolation, illnesses
> associated with affluence, etc.
>
> [Note: Add to this the disbenefits of a deteriorating environment, and it
> is easy to see how the pursuit of material affluence can become
> counterproductive to human welfare. - Ed.]
>
> [excerpt from latest Massachusetts Environmental Roundtable issue -k]
>
>
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Date: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 16:37:25 -0800
From: nec@orbis.net (Neighborhood Energy Consortium)
Subject: volume vs. weight based garbage collection
I am a resident of the city of North Saint Paul in Minnesota and our city is
considering providing garbage service via the public works department. If
the city does provide garbage service, they will start out with a volume
based billing system and possibly switch to weight based billing in the future.
Does anyone have an oppinion they would like to share with me about volume
based garbage collection vs. weight based collection?
Please e-mail me and put attn: Tara
Thanks!
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