Re: [GRRN] materials exchange

Veronica Torres (rontorent@surfnetusa.com)
Fri, 13 Aug 1999 11:04:45 -0700


Sorry for not including this in my earlier message. www.ecoact.org gets you
to the Ecology Action web site then click on the PROMAX icon. You can call
Ecology Action at 800-544-5925 ext 28. There is also a CALMAX materials
exchange that I have viewed, but I can't remember exactly how I found it.
There may be a link from Ecology Action or someone from that group can send
you in the right direction.

Thanks,
Veronica
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Riley <recycle@bendnet.com>
To: Veronica Torres <rontorent@surfnetusa.com>
Cc: <mtoney@bendnet.com>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 1999 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: [GRRN] materials exchange

> Veronica:
>
> We are startiung to plan a local materials exchange here in Bend, OR, and
> are looking for some other models so that we do not have to reinvent the
> wheel. Is PROMAX available on the web? Or how else do I canotact them?
> ANd how do I contact Ecology Action?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mike
>
> At 06:12 PM 8/12/1999 -0700, you wrote:
> >Hello all,
> >I would like to share my experience with material reuse listings. Here
in
> >California we have PROMAX run by Ecology Action where you can post
materials
> >wanted and available materials. I recently started a business utilizing
the
> >online auctions. I needed shipping materials so I consulted PROMAX. I
now
> >have two contacts in my community where I am able to get all of the
> >cardboard boxes, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, shredded paper, etc that I
> >need. I keep Ecology Action informed as to the quantity I "divert." The
> >only packing material that I have had to pay for is tape (before I found
out
> >about #1 below). If you have ever priced bubble wrap, you will realize
how
> >big a dollar savings this resource offers. Not to mention doing a good
turn
> >for the planet.
> >
> >Two interesting things that might not be common knowledge:
> >1. The United States Postal Service provides Priority Mail supplies free
of
> >charge. This includes tape and various sizes of boxes. They will also
> >pre-print your return address on Priority Mail labels for FREE. All of
this
> >can be ordered over the phone and delivered to you by the same carrier
that
> >is going to your house anyway. Call 1-800-222-1811 for more information.
> >
> >2. You can dial 1-800-828-2214 to find out about businesses in your area
> >which will accept packing materials for reuse. It is my intent to share
> >this number with my clients to (hopefully) extend the lifetime of the
> >packing material. This system is automated. When I called I didn't even
> >have to put in my phone number or anything. The system just started
giving
> >me the name and contact information for local folks that want packing
> >materials.
> >
> >I love the idea that one person's trash is another person's treasure.
> >Material exchange listings are great!
> >Veronica Torres
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Gary Liss <gary@garyliss.com>
> >To: <recycle@envirolink.org>
> >Cc: <greenyes@earthsystems.org>; <recycle@envirolink.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, August 12, 1999 5:00 PM
> >Subject: Re: CBOT Recycling Exchange
> >
> >
> >> David,
> >>
> >> I'd recommend getting linked with E-Bay, Yahoo and other auction sites.
> >>
> >> Gary Liss
> >> 916-652-7850
> >> Fax: 916-652-0485
> >>
> >> At 05:36 PM 08/12/1999 -0400, David Biddle wrote:
> >> >Hi All (and sorry for cross postings),
> >> >
> >> >I'm working with the National Recycling Coalition increase usage of
the
> >> Chicago Board of Trade's Recycling Exchange (www.cbot-recycle.com).
> >> >
> >> >If you have been a user at any time and would like to let me know your
> >> thoughts on how we can get people to use the system more, give me a
ring
> >> (215-247-2974) or e-mail me directly at biddlecswr@email.msn.com
(please
> >> don't mail to the entire list).
> >> >
> >> >If you haven't used the system, but are interested in finding out
more,
> >go
> >> to www.cbot-recycle.com. You can check out a fair amount without
> >> registering, or you can gain full access to the system for the small
one
> >> time fee of $10.00.
> >> >
> >> >My most pressing job on this project is to facilitate trade (which
means
> >> I'm here to assist anyone who would like help with a trade match -
whether
> >> you are a buyer or a seller...novice or expert), so if you are a user
and
> >> would like help making the trading system work, contact me at your
> >> convenience and I'd be glad to help in any way I can.
> >> >
> >> >Sincerely,
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >David Biddle
> >> >CBOT Recycling Exchange Trade Facilitator
> >> >215-247-2974 biddlecswr@email.msn.com
> >> >
> >> >Attachment Converted: "C:\WINWORD\CBOTRecy.htm"
> >> >
> >>
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