Most of
the survey data that has been done, including the only “general population”
survey done by the Mass DEP, the survey work done in Minnesota and at 10 Best Buy
collection events around the country indicate a strong willingness, and (depending
on which survey data you look at), even a preference, for paying at
end-of-life.
There are strong and compelling reasons to have a front-end fee, consumer
preference isn’t one of them.
Chris
Chris Cloutier
e4 partners,
inc.
2801 21st Ave S
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55407
612.278.7140
612.278.7141 (f)
www.e4partners.com
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From: owner-greenyes@grrn.org
[mailto:owner-greenyes@grrn.org]On Behalf Of Lundquist,
Jean
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:32
AM
To: greenyes@grrn.org
Subject: [GreenYes] Computer
Recycling responsibility
I do not disagree with
Heidi's take on computer recycling responsibility…
HOWEVER …. If the manufacturers are
responsible for taking care of their
product when it's life ends, they will be a lot
more responsible when they
manufacture the devise in the first place, to
ensure there is a cost-effective
way to reuse or recycle the materials. And
if consumers pay the fee for
end-of-life responsibilities on the front end,
they will know right away if they
want to pay for disposal or not. After the
product is used up, no one wants
to pay a fee.
Jean Lundquist
Blue Earth County
Environmental Services
PO Box 3566
Mankato MN 56002-3566
507.389.8(440)