« And I would have gotten away with it... | Main | Th1rte3n »
July 25, 2007
Polystyrene Still Sucks
From: Dan Berger
To: customerservice at blackstoneltd.com
Cc: customerservice at costco.com
Date: 22-July-07
To Whom it may concern:
I recently purchased two "Sunter Lighting Eclipse Studio Desk Lamps" from my local Costco warehouse.
I'm writing to express concern about the polystyrene packaging used for transport and delivery. As I'm sure you are aware, polystyrene is effectively un-recyclable in most localities as there is no secondary market for these materials. Instead, these molded blocks end up in land fills where they have very long decomposition cycles due to typically being sequestered away from sun and weather.
I am writing to request that you investigate replacing your use of Polystyrene with more ecologically responsible materials, such as die-cut and corrugated cardboard.
In my personal drive to reduce my non-recyclable waste output, I intend to aggressively phase out my use of non-recyclable materials - which means phasing out my patronage of vendors who use such materials.
Your time and attention to this matter is appreciated.
Posted by dberger at July 25, 2007 1:44 PM