>-----Original Message-----
>From: Veronica Torres [SMTP:rontorent@surfnetusa.com]
>Sent: Friday, August 13, 1999 1:05 PM
>To: multiple recipients of
>Cc: greenyes@earthsystems.org; recycle@envirolink.org
>Subject: Re: [GRRN] materials exchange
>
>
>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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>> 61020 27th Street
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>> Phone: 541-388-3638
>> Fax: 541-383-0704
>> E-mail: recycle@bendnet.com
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