Title: [GreenYes] Re: Recycling by mail
The US post office just started a pilot program for mailing in cell
phones, ink jet cartridges, etc. Here's the link to the press release:
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2008/pr08_028.htm
Kim
On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 1:41 PM, amy perlmutter <amy@no.address> wrote:
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> Susan:
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> Recycline has a program for people to mail in their used tootbrushes (to be
> incorporated into plastic lumber). The toothbrushes are made from PP.
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> This link should work for information about mailback.
> http://recycline.com/environment/index.html If not, go to www.recycline.com
> and click on their products, and then toothbrushes.
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> Amy
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> On 4/16/08 4:47 AM, "GreenYes group" <noreply@no.address> wrote:
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> > Date: Tues, Apr 15 2008 1:13 pm
> > From: "Sue Bush"
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> > Dear Recycling Professionals,
> > I am working with a client that would like to implement a mail-in recycling
> > program.
> > I am not at liberty to discuss what would be recycled, but I can say it is
> > an item that is not hazardous in any way, and one that some curbside
> > programs would accept, but others would not. The program could be what I'm
> > calling an individual or group program. Individual - consumers gather a few
> > recyclable items, then mail in, or a group program, where schools or other
> > organizations collect, then mail (or ship via UPS) a larger container in.
> > The program would be intended to "bridge the gap" where the product is not
> > recyclable in local programs.
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> > I would appreciate any feedback from recycling professionals regarding their
> > experience with and/or opinion of mail-in (ship-in) recycling programs, any
> > tips, concerns, etc.
> > Please feel free to email me directly -- I'd be happy to share info
> > w/others, but I'm not sure everyone on the list is interested...
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> > Thanks in advance!
> > Susan Bush
> > sbush@no.address
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