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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