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GreenYes Digest Fri, 10 Oct 97 Volume 97 : Issue 244

Today's Topics:
Action Alert
America Recycles Day Press
Computer recycling -- urgent need
Error messages
grass roots recycling network
GreenYes Digest V97 #243
GreenYes Digest V97 #243-Reply to Blair Pollack Query on C&D
Mandatory Recycling (2 msgs)
Participate in Dialogue With America
To have HP Laserjet 4P cartridges + refilled (in Missouri)

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Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 10:04:22 -0700
From: nec@orbis.net (Neighborhood Energy Consortium)
Subject: Action Alert

>Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 09:57:18 -0400
>From: CLivingston@nrdc.org (Chad Livingston)
>Subject: Action Alert
>To: dmarshall@baaqmd.gov, carol@eesi.org, d.richardson@mail.utexas.edu,
> Dskyser@AOL.COM, gammon@macmail.chem.washington.edu, ggg@well.com,
> jettoc@weiss.che.utexas.edu, meima@well.com, richter@hartgr.com,
> bseale@lcra.org, Peter_Altman@txinfinet.com, bruderly@AOL.COM,
> rgoetz@igc.apc.org, courtney@atmos.washington.edu, daitken@ucsusa.org,
> heby@lcra.org, Paul.Prange@ci.sj.ca.us, Brucker.Mark@epamail.epa.gov,
> rnn@rnn.com, sussman@tiac.net, beardp@rpi.edu,
> mantua@atmos.washington.edu, ksims@ozone.org, wildco00@usfca.edu,
> leafeap@igc.apc.org, tomgray@igc.org, mptree@crocker.com,
> eclebsch@utkux.utcc.utk.edu, marshall@virginia.edu, bjh95@acs.org,
> lbehr@mcgraw-hill.com, phill@igc.apc.org, mkaya@dbedt.hawaii.gov,
> nec@orbis.net, bioclark@ACS.EKU.EDU, THCLAX00@UKCC.UKY.EDU,
> moranteing@amauta.rcp.net.pe, vpaivajr@ft.com.br, mpred@pipeline.com,
> woodm@nicanor.acu.edu, ndesai@icfkaiser.com, mcnally@serc.si.edu,
> sustainable@igc.apc.org, rickyluz@compass.com.ph,
> JMardock@nrdc.org (Jayne Mardock), jfl@qni.com
>Cc: hamond@rprogress.org
>Content-Description: cc:Mail note part
>
> URGENT ACTION NEEDED!
>
> The Clinton Administration is very likely to decide the U.S. position
> for the Climate Change treaty negotiations in the next 48 hours.
>
> This position will determine the quality of life for generations to
> come.
>
> Clinton and Gore are preparing to cave to pressure from polluters.
>
> They're considering 3 completely unacceptable positions. The best of
> the worst is 1990 level emissions by 2010 with a "cost cap."
>
> The "Clinton Cost Cap" is a loophole for polluters that will make the
> treaty meaningless.
>
> Call the office of the Vice-President at (202)456-2326! PLEASE CALL
> NOW!
>
> Tell Al Gore that:
>
> o Your position to stop global warming is too little, too late. o A
> first target of 2010 is too late.
> o The "Clinton Cost Cap" is a loophole for polluters. Get rid of it.
> o We need early action for a safe environment and a secure economy.
> o Keep your promises to reduce greenhouse gases.
>
> Or, read Al Gore a quote from his book:
>
> Mr. Vice-President, think about what you said about the global
> environment before you decide your position on climate change:
>
> "The time has long since come to take more political risks ... by
> proposing tougher more effective solutions and fighting hard for their
> enactment."
>
> Every environmental and public health issue that you care about is
> threatened by the Clinton/Gore Climate Change sellout.
>
> Call now! Call often!
>
>
>
>
>

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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 09:47:44 -0400
From: "Bill Sheehan" <bill_sheehan@mindspring.com>
Subject: America Recycles Day Press

There has been relatively little press nationally on America
Recycles Day. Below is a press release from the Grocery
Manufacturers of America, put out over PR Newswire, FYI.

October 1, 1997, Wednesday

HEADLINE: Ongoing Commitment to Solid Waste Reduction
Highlights GMA's Involvement in America Recycles Day

DISTRIBUTION: TO NATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDITORS

BODY: At today's White House America Recycles Day
announcement, the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA)
reaffirmed their ongoing commitment to reducing solid waste.
GMA member companies, manufacturers of the world's best-known
brand name food and consumer products, continually use advanced
materials and packaging technology to use recycled goods as
well as reduce the volume and weight of packaging. Today's
ceremony kicks off a six-week White House celebration, to
conclude on November 15, America Recycles Day.

"Recycling is but one component," said Karil Kochenderfer,
GMA's Director of Environmental Affairs, "to reducing overall
solid waste. Source reduction is another. GMA companies play
an integral role in this national recycling momentum by
reducing the amount of packaging Americans throw away each
year. Many of our companies' products and packaging are
composed of recycled materials," added Kochenderfer, at the
White House press conference.

"Evidenced by the materials they use and the efforts they
make, our industry is committed to reducing solid waste. Per
capita, packaging waste has decreased while recycling has
increased, due in large part to GMA company efforts,"
Kochenderfer concluded.

Kochenderfer cited last winter's industry report, Progress
and Performance, conducted by Franklin Associates, Ltd., the
country's foremost solid-waste research company. The report
demonstrates how grocery manufacturers are reducing packaging
and increasing the amount of recovered materials for recycling
and highlights what companies are doing. The report also
illustrates the subsequent decrease in the amount of grocery
packaging discarded in landfills or waste-to-energy facilities.
Grocery packaging discards dropped by more than 14 percent
between 1980 and 1993 -- even though the U.S. population grew
by more than 13 percent.

"GMA members promised to help our country manage municipal
solid waste and we delivered on that promise," said
Kochenderfer. "The statistics speak for themselves," she said,
citing the following key findings:

* Grocery packaging generation as a percentage of municipal
solid waste dropped in the past 15 years -- from 15.3 percent
to 12.1 percent -- despite a 13.8 percent growth in the U.S.
population.

* In 1970, only 850,000 tons of grocery packaging were
recovered for recycling and composting. By 1993, 8.4 million
tons were recovered -- nearly a ten-fold growth.

In 1970, only 5.4 percent of grocery packaging was recovered
for recycling or reuse; by 1993, 33.1 percent was recovered --
nearly a six-fold improvement.

* On average, every American discarded 175 pounds of grocery
packaging in 1980, but just 132 pounds by 1993 -- almost a 25
percent improvement.

The report shows food and consumer product manufacturers are
meeting and exceeding public demands placed on packaging to
ensure safety, convenience, and ease of use, as well as waste
reduction. Examples include concentrated products and
refillable packages, tamper resistant containers, reductions in
packaging thickness and weight, and recyclable pallets as well
as many other solutions sought and achieved by the industry.

"GMA is not resting on past achievements," Kochenderfer
added. "Rather, we are continually working in cooperation with
governments and consumers to develop effective and efficient
solutions for managing solid waste in the United States and
globally.

America Recycles Day on November 15 will highlight the
commitment from the industry, consumers and government
combined," Kochenderfer concluded.

GMA is the organization representing companies that make
and market the world's best-known brands of food and consumer
packaged goods. GMA is the industry voice on public policy and
industry productivity issues, through strategic issues
management involving government relations, communications,
legal, regulatory, scientific and education advocacy. GMA
member companies have sales of 400 billion dollars,
representing the largest volume (90%) of all food and consumer
packaged goods sold in the U.S

SOURCE Grocery Manufacturers of America CONTACT: Anna
Matz of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, 202-337-9400

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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 20:51:48 -0400 (EDT)
From: Lneums@aol.com
Subject: Computer recycling -- urgent need

Surplus Exchange
is a non-profit org in Kansas City which refurfishes usable computer
equipment and makes it available to miriad other non-profits at their cost of
handling (minimal). They also disassemble and recycle all possible
components if the machine(s) aren't deemed usable by their knowledgeable
staff. They are also experienced at shipping/handling distances, but may be
able to direct you to a closer recycler if they can't handle it.

Contact them at: 816/472-0444.

Laura Neuman
Missouri Environmental Fund

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Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1997 17:31 -0800 (PST)
From: "Lacaze, Skip" <Skip.Lacaze@ci.sj.ca.us>
Subject: Error messages

There have been a bunch of messages lately about error messages reporting
delivery problems. I noticed that at least some relate to the City of San
Jose Environmental Services e-mail system. It looks like our system
responds automatically when it receives a message with an unknown final
destination. Several staff recently moved from our building to the Muni
Water offices, resulting in at least one subscriber (George Rutherford)
becoming an unknown addressee to our server. After he gets this message at
his new email address, he can unsubscribe and resubscribe, and everything
should be OK (at least, for him).

[I have noticed that some mailing list systems use the server address as the
"From," rather than the posting address. If this is something that can be
selected by the list owner, it might be good to do so (that is, our mail
would come from <listserv@ucsd.edu> rather than <greenyes@ucsd.edu>. The
list server would treat automatic reply messages as unknown commands and
send the help reply back to our server, which would ignore it.]

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Date: 09 Oct 1997 09:24:09 PDT
From: "Dan DeGrassi" <SCRUZA.DPW180@HW1.CAHWNET.GOV>
Subject: grass roots recycling network

To: OAS --HW1SSW1 Internet Addressee

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SUBJECT: grass roots recycling network
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Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 15:59:08 -0500
From: "Smith, Carolyn" <clsmith@PUBSERV.CO.ANOKA.MN.US>
Subject: GreenYes Digest V97 #243

Regarding laser printer cartridge recycling - we do it in Anoka County
Minnesota - please contact TRI TONERECYCLE, INC. at 612-378-4767. It is
a great program for us to use and saves us money!

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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
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--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
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*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
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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