DaimlerChryler's new requirement for recycled content is reported as
coupled with an overall life cycle analysis policy to insure that longer
term offsetting environmental benefits are counted along side lower first
costs. Examples are lead-free paint that cost more did not later require
treating plant filters as harzardous waste.
Peter
____________________________________
Peter Anderson
RecycleWorlds Consulting
4513 Vernon Blvd. Ste. 15
Madison, WI 53705-4964
Phone:(608) 231-1100/Fax: (608) 233-0011
E-mail:recycle@msn.fullfeed.com
*****************************************************
To post to the greenyes list, send a letter to:
greenyes@earthsystems.org
To unsubscribe, send a message to:
greenyes-request@earthsystems.org with the subject
unsubscribe. If you have any problems, please
write to www@earthsystems.org.
GreenYes is archived on the GrassRoots Recycling
Network web site: http://www.grrn.org
******************************************************