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GreenYes Digest Thu, 9 Oct 97 Volume 97 : Issue 243

Today's Topics:
computer recycling
Japan's investment in zero emissions (3 msgs)
Looking for Help in Furniture Recycling
Mandatory Construction Waste Separation
Oct Sd Earth Times is now online
The real world in NYC
Wanted: A place to have HP Laserjet 4P cartridges refilled

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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 16:01:36 -0400
From: chelsea center for recycling and economic development <ccfred@ici.net>
Subject: computer recycling

Steve-- some Ma. resources:
East-West Education Development Foundation, Stephen Farrel, Pres., 23 Dry
Dock Ave, Boston, MA 02210, 617-261-6699, email ewed@sx.netcom.com.
Refurbishes computers and donates them to non-profits.

Electronics Processing Asociates, 1A Foundry St, Lowell, MA 01852, Jim
Maher, President, 508-970-2700. Demanufactures electronics.


Amy Perlmutter
Executive Director
Chelsea Center for Recycling and
Economic Development
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-887-2300/fax 617-887-0399

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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 07:39:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: "David A. Kirkpatrick" <david@kirkworks.com>
Subject: Japan's investment in zero emissions

News from MITI (MITI : Japanese Government's Ministry of International Trade
and Industry)
http://www.jef.or.jp/news/

*MITI will contribute to the creation of economy and society that can
coexist with the environment through such means as: promoting the regional
introduction of new energy sources; building practical recycling systems;
and encouraging industry to incorporate environmental considerations in all
phases of their business operations.

Examples
--Comprehensively pursuing recycling policies (policies dealing with the
waste produced in individual fields such as the automotive and home
appliance industries)

**--Promoting the "zero emissions" concept, which eliminates various types
of waste by reusing it(subsidies for local governments engaged in model
operations) **

1.09 billion yen(new)

2. Building an Economy and Society in Japan That Can Coexist with the
Environment and That Place Priority on the
Well-being of Citizens

(1) Comprehensive development of policies related to energy and the global
environment

*MITI will promote energy efficiency, the introduction of new energy
sources, and the development and use of nuclear power. It will also work to
guarantee safe energy through the development of energy-related and
environmental technologies, and actively address global environmental problems.

In December 1997, Japan will host an international conference at which
guidelines for regulating post-2000 CO2 emissions will be determined.

Examples
--More strictly enforcing the Law concerning Rational Use of Energy(setting
quantitative targets for each factory and business, and conducting
comprehensive inspections)

--Radically strengthening the subsidy system for solar power generation
12.41 billion yen(4.06 billion yen)

--Establishing a system that assists local governments in their efforts to
introduce new energy sources
2.90 billion yen(new)

--Working to create a national consensus and promoting the siting of nuclear
power plants, premised on assured safety 78.12 billion yen(73.99 billion yen)

*MITI will strengthen international efforts to address problems related to
energy and the global environment by working to coordinate the efforts of
developing countries and other nations.

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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 97 12:32:14
From: "dk" <Koplow@indecon.com>
Subject: Japan's investment in zero emissions

Given that most of Japan's most eggregious polluters are in fact
Japanene-owned firms located in other countries, I hope MITI's
dedication to reduced environmental impact extends to off-shore
plants, mines, and timber operations as well.

______________________________ Forward Header __________________________________
Subject: Japan's investment in zero emissions
Author: "David A. Kirkpatrick" <david@kirkworks.com> at Internet
Date: 10/8/97 11:54 AM

News from MITI (MITI : Japanese Government's Ministry of International Trade
and Industry)
http://www.jef.or.jp/news/

*MITI will contribute to the creation of economy and society that can
coexist with the environment through such means as: promoting the regional
introduction of new energy sources; building practical recycling systems;
and encouraging industry to incorporate environmental considerations in all
phases of their business operations.

Examples
--Comprehensively pursuing recycling policies (policies dealing with the
waste produced in individual fields such as the automotive and home
appliance industries)

**--Promoting the "zero emissions" concept, which eliminates various types
of waste by reusing it(subsidies for local governments engaged in model
operations) **

1.09 billion yen(new)

2. Building an Economy and Society in Japan That Can Coexist with the
Environment and That Place Priority on the
Well-being of Citizens

(1) Comprehensive development of policies related to energy and the global
environment

*MITI will promote energy efficiency, the introduction of new energy
sources, and the development and use of nuclear power. It will also work to
guarantee safe energy through the development of energy-related and
environmental technologies, and actively address global environmental problems.

In December 1997, Japan will host an international conference at which
guidelines for regulating post-2000 CO2 emissions will be determined.

Examples
--More strictly enforcing the Law concerning Rational Use of Energy(setting
quantitative targets for each factory and business, and conducting
comprehensive inspections)

--Radically strengthening the subsidy system for solar power generation
12.41 billion yen(4.06 billion yen)

--Establishing a system that assists local governments in their efforts to
introduce new energy sources
2.90 billion yen(new)

--Working to create a national consensus and promoting the siting of nuclear
power plants, premised on assured safety 78.12 billion yen(73.99 billion yen)

*MITI will strengthen international efforts to address problems related to
energy and the global environment by working to coordinate the efforts of
developing countries and other nations.


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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 12:49:31 -0700
From: Robin Salsburg <robin@mrwmd.org>
Subject: Japan's investment in zero emissions

Good point about their oversees activities (rain forest destruction, =
whaling, etc.).

I'm wondering, how do they rationalize investing in zero emissions =
technologies while simultaneously promoting the siting and construction =
of nuclear power plants. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think =
creating a radioactive wastestream is exactly what we had in mind when =
we talk about zero waste or sustainable technologies.

Robin Salsburg
Monterey

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From: dk[SMTP:Koplow@indecon.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 1997 5:32 AM
To: greenyes@ucsd.edu
Subject: Japan's investment in zero emissions

Given that most of Japan's most eggregious polluters are in fact=20
Japanene-owned firms located in other countries, I hope MITI's=20
dedication to reduced environmental impact extends to off-shore=20
plants, mines, and timber operations as well. =20

______________________________ Forward Header =
__________________________________
Subject: Japan's investment in zero emissions
Author: "David A. Kirkpatrick" <david@kirkworks.com> at Internet
Date: 10/8/97 11:54 AM

News from MITI (MITI : Japanese Government's Ministry of International =
Trade=20
and Industry)
http://www.jef.or.jp/news/
=20
*MITI will contribute to the creation of economy and society that can=20
coexist with the environment through such means as: promoting the =
regional=20
introduction of new energy sources; building practical recycling =
systems;=20
and encouraging industry to incorporate environmental considerations in =
all=20
phases of their business operations.=20
=20
Examples=20
--Comprehensively pursuing recycling policies (policies dealing with the =

waste produced in individual fields such as the automotive and home=20
appliance industries)=20
=20
**--Promoting the "zero emissions" concept, which eliminates various =
types=20
of waste by reusing it(subsidies for local governments engaged in model=20
operations) **
=20
1.09 billion yen(new)
=20
2. Building an Economy and Society in Japan That Can Coexist with the=20
Environment and That Place Priority on the
Well-being of Citizens=20
=20
(1) Comprehensive development of policies related to energy and the =
global=20
environment=20
=20
*MITI will promote energy efficiency, the introduction of new energy=20
sources, and the development and use of nuclear power. It will also work =
to=20
guarantee safe energy through the development of energy-related and
environmental technologies, and actively address global environmental =
problems.=20
=20
In December 1997, Japan will host an international conference at which=20
guidelines for regulating post-2000 CO2 emissions will be determined.=20
=20
Examples=20
--More strictly enforcing the Law concerning Rational Use of =
Energy(setting=20
quantitative targets for each factory and business, and conducting=20
comprehensive inspections)=20
=20
--Radically strengthening the subsidy system for solar power generation=20
12.41 billion yen(4.06 billion yen)
=20
--Establishing a system that assists local governments in their efforts =
to=20
introduce new energy sources=20
2.90 billion yen(new)
=20
--Working to create a national consensus and promoting the siting of =
nuclear=20
power plants, premised on assured safety 78.12 billion yen(73.99 billion =
yen)
=20
*MITI will strengthen international efforts to address problems related =
to=20
energy and the global environment by working to coordinate the efforts =
of=20
developing countries and other nations.=20
=20
=20

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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 11:59:36 -0500
From: Joshua Reiser <Joshua_Reiser@co.st-louis.mo.us>
Subject: Looking for Help in Furniture Recycling

St. Louis County (Missouri) is about to implement an empty lot cleanup
program in its unincorporated areas. These lots are being used as illegal
dumps.

We will recycle as much of the material collected as possible. We have
markets for items such as appliances and tires, but are having trouble
finding end markets for furniture (most of which is in poor condition).

Does anyone have any ideas/examples of how to recycle furniture? We
have entertained some ideas, but none seem to be stable and long-term
solutions.

I appreciate any help. Thanks.

Joshua Reiser
Project Manager

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Date: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 11:13:14 -0400
From: "Blair Pollock" <bpollock@town.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us>
Subject: Mandatory Construction Waste Separation

The Chapel Hill recycling staff is putting together a white paper for ways
to accomplish construction waste recycling. Our proposed bureaucratic
approach has four possible parts (we are already doing builder education and
already have differential tipping fee for clean wood waste and a solid waste
plan requirement):

1. Make source separation part of planning requirement for a zoning
compliance permit to designate space for this activity e.g. Town of Chapel
Hill NC does this now but it's not enforceable

2. Require separation as part of building permitting process e.g. Passaic
NJ, Portland, OR.

<<<<3. Require licensed haulers to not collect materials not properly
separated e.g. no wood wastes or metal wastes in the container to be
landfilled.

THIS prohibition on collection of improperly separated materials would be as
a condition of their license to operate in our jurisdiction, even if they
hauled to a landfill other than ours. THIS IS THE AREA I NEED TO KNOW MORE
ABOUT -- DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS AN APPROACH THAT HAS BEEN TRIED AND
WORKS OR IF THERE ARE LEGAL PROBLEMS WITH MAKING A SEPARATION REQUIREMENT AS
PART OF A LICENSING AGREEMENT IF THE MATERIAL IS PRIVATELY HAULED AND IS NOT
DESTINED FOR "YOUR" PUBLICLY OWNED LANDFILL?? Court cases on this particular
aspect?>>>>>

4. Create steeper differential fees/bans on recyclable materials coming
in mixed loads to the landfill-- for us right now, recyclables are just
clean wood waste and metals. We have a $12 fee for clean wood v. $35 for
mixed C&D and will probably do similar for metals except steeper
differential. We may also have a penalty for loads with the wood and metal
mixed in as we do now for loads with OCC or yard waste mixed in. We also
provide the oppty at landfill to remove OCC or yd waste before the penalty
is levied.

Any feedback, particularly on item #3 would be appreciated. Thanks

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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 08:31:37 -0700
From: Carolyn Chase <cqual@znet.com>
Subject: Oct Sd Earth Times is now online

SDET October '97 Table of Contents - http://www.sdearthtimes.com

Editorial
Cluck Cluck Cluck by Carolyn Chase

Local Ecology
The flood next time... by David Bainbridge
We persist in building in flood plains while
history shows that disaster in the form
of 50 & 100-year storms is inevitable.

City set to reduce wetlands protections
The city is pressured by developers to minimize
wetlands
protections. Your help is needed on Oct 28 to provide some
pressure in the
other direction.

Celebrate wildlife in October!
Take part in National Wildlife Refuge Week and San
Diego Wildlife Day.

Protect the special nature of San Diego on Oct 15th
Agitate, Negotiate, Litigate? Attend Sierra Club free community
forum on North County habitat planning. Attend the Board of Supervisors
Meeting on Oct 22 on the County MSCP

Health
Living downstream (GO BUY & READ THIS BOOK) by Peter Montague
Convincing evidence shows that rising cancer rates are
correlated with the massive introduction of man-made pollutants in the
environment. And the evidence is being ignored.

Anthroposophic medicine: letting your body work for you by Linda Puig
This little-known discipline stresses a balance between
Western
medical treatment and the body's natural healing process.

Fragrant environmental safety

In your garden by the Garden Goddess
Wasps for caterpillar control? Are you kidding?
This basic lesson in beneficial insects shows how to
let nature's natural predators
do your dirty work for you.

Education
Ready for adventure? Ready for science?

Observations from the edge
5.8 billion served by Robert Nanninga
Our intrepid eco-activist has a conversation about consumption
over dinner, of course.

Departments

New Think: the cartoon SUPER-INSULATED HOMES by Bob Ocegueda

October calendar of Earth-Friendly Events


"Give of your hands to serve and your hearts to love,"
"Be kind to each other: It is better to commit faults with
gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness."
-- Mother Teresa

Carolyn Chase, Editor, San Diego Earth Times, http://www.sdearthtimes.com
Please visit ;-)

Tel: (619)272-7423 (SDET)
FAX: (619)272-2933
email: cqual@znet.com
P.O. Box 9827 / San Diego CA 92169

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Date: 08 Oct 97 09:33:00 (-0400)
From: horace.morancie@gsa.gov
Subject: The real world in NYC

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Hi Maggie:

Maybe you missed it but about a month ago I (resident of the
"Republic" Borough of Brooklyn, Kings County in New York City received
form the Department of Sanitation of New York City an updated
"Residential Recycling Program Guidelines".

The package included:

1) A booklet covering such subjects as About the Recycling Symbol,
Helpful Hints, Letters from the Mayor of the City and the Commissioner
of Sanitation, City Hotline Numbers, Introduction (Now All Of NYC
Recycles Even More), What To Recycle (Yes and No - on Paper &
Cardboard, Paper, Glass, Metal & Foil, Household Items, "Bulky" Trash
Collection, Proper Disposal of Batteries and Motor Oil. Also
"Recycling Containers" - Containers Designated and Labeled for
Recyclables, or Clear/Blue Recycling Bags, or Dumpsters. "When to
Recycle", and "Recycle ... It's The Law!"

2) A small (5 1/2" x 8") "Recycle ... It's The Law!" flyer.

3) An 8" x 11" flyer on "Buy Recycled/Buying Recycled Products", and
"About Plastics".

4) An 8" x 11" flyer: "Check To See What Materials The NYC Recycling
Program Accepts - Yes and No".

5) A 16" x 21 1/2" "NYC Recycling Maps" of the Five (5) Boroughs -
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, showing which
days and weeks to recycle.

All of the above printed in English and Spanish and in color.

At least the residents in my immediate neighborhood are recycling and
have been for some time, in keeping with the guide lines issued by the
New York City Department of Sanitation.

I support the Zero Waste goal, idea, policy or however one choose to
label it.

Horace

P.S.: Kindly supply information on the Citywide Advisory Board - who?
mission? meetings? etc. etc. Mail to Horace L. Morancie, 469 Rockaway
Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212-3247.


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Subject: The real world in NYC
Author: "marjorie j. clarke" <mclarke@shiva.hunter.cuny.edu> at internet
Date: 10/6/97 5:27 PM

I support the idea of zero waste or something close to it but....
I work for no pay in the very muddy trenches of New York City citizens'
solid waste advisory boards to the ever-recalcitrant Dept. of Sanitation.
While zero waste is some pie in the sky good eventual goal, we need to move
the next baby step and the one after that. Although the City Council
passed a law in 1988 that required recycling of residential and
institutional trash of 25% by 1994 (we are currently around 15%), and
despite the fact that the City has been brought to court on this repeatedly
over the years (by NRDC, the citywide recycling advisory board, and some
City Council members) and has lost every time (they just keep getting new
deadlines, which they ignore) we persevere to get more items added to the
recycling program and more budget allocated for education. Their waste
prevention program focuses almost exclusively on business waste prevention,
even though businesses already have financial incentives to do it
themselves (commercial quantity-based user fees) and there are other local
organizations involved with business waste prevention. The real challenges
are in the residential sector. We are beating our heads against a brick
wall and we're getting pretty bloody (not to mention, burned out). I guess
I'd feel better about the zero waste movement if I had the feeling it was
more rooted in present day needs and focused on exactly how to move the
proverbial elephant to the next step.
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http://everest.hunter.cuny.edu/~mclarke/index.htm
http://everest.hunter.cuny.edu/~mclarke/moodyblu.htm
New York City Phone & Fax: 212-567-8272

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Date: Tue, 07 Oct 1997 21:21:27 -0400
From: "Marjorie J. Clarke" <mclarke@shiva.hunter.cuny.edu>
Subject: Wanted: A place to have HP Laserjet 4P cartridges refilled

For years I've been looking for a place I can send a growing number of HP
Laserjet 4P toner cartridges for refilling, without success. Does anyone
here know of a place (before I have to go out again and buy new ones?)

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Environmental Scientist and Consultant
http://everest.hunter.cuny.edu/~mclarke/index.htm
http://everest.hunter.cuny.edu/~mclarke/moodyblu.htm
New York City Phone & Fax: 212-567-8272

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