The Great Australian Poly Tank Debate - can UV degraded tanks be recycled?

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2009-08-23T22:46:00.001-07:00

My investigations began back in August 2008 with Leisa Donlan CEO of ARMA (Association of Rotomoulders Australia) at the first post 'The journey begins'. Posts in small type headings carry all emails relating to that particular manufacturer/supplier. Posts in capital headings focus on specific aspects The weblog is being added to, improved upon and evolving continually. It will form an evidence database together with a national platform for discussion and debate.

Don Matthews

Mitre 10 Brendan Danaher VIC

2009-08-19T22:52:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Brendan Danaher VIC
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tosabrend@sympac.com.au
dateThu, Aug 20, 2009 at 3:03 PMsubjectRecycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Brendan Danaher,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tosabrend@sympac.com.au
dateTue, Aug 25, 2009 at 1:46 PMsubjectRe: Recycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Do you have any word from Teampoly on the recyclability of UV degraded tanks?

Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tosabrend@sympac.com.au
dateTue, Sep 1, 2009 at 4:45 PMsubjectRe: Recycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Have you received any information back from Teampoly as to whether their tanks can be recycled when degraded by sunlight at the end of their life?

Thanks
Don Matthews

Mitre 10 Blairgowie VIC

2009-08-19T22:39:00.001-07:00

Mitre 10
Blairgowrie VIC
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews toenquiries@sorrentohardware.com dateThu, Aug 20, 2009 at 3:01 PM subjectRecycling poly tank mailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Blairgowie,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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romSorrento Timber & Hardware <enquiries@sorrentohardware.com>toDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>dateTue, Aug 25, 2009 at 11:10 AMsubjectRE: Recycling poly tank

Hello Don,

I called Teampoly Water Tanks on your behalf and asked them about recycling of the tanks. They advised unless they get broken down, the tanks are recyclable. Otherwise they will last a very, very long time. If you wanted to look at their website it is http://www.teampoly.com.au/ . Don’t hesitate to contact us if you require a quote on a water tank you are interested in.

Kind regards,
Jo
Administration
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toSorrento Timber & Hardware <enquiries@sorrentohardware.com>dateTue, Sep 1, 2009 at 4:36 PMsubjectRe: Recycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Hello Jo,

Thanks for the information from Teampoly. From their advice it sounds like they can't be recycled once they are broken down by sunlight, however they will last a very long time as you say.

Thanks once again for your help

Don Matthews

Mitre 10 Benalla VIC

2009-08-19T22:36:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Benalla VIC
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towally@benalla.mitre10.com.au
dateThu, Aug 20, 2009 at 3:00 PMsubjectRecycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Benalla,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towally@benalla.mitre10.com.au
dateTue, Aug 25, 2009 at 1:47 PMsubjectRe: Recycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Do you have any word from Teampoly on the recyclability of UV degraded tanks?
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towally@benalla.mitre10.com.au
dateTue, Sep 1, 2009 at 4:55 PMsubjectRe: Recycling poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Do you have any word back from Teampoly as to whether their tanks can be recycled when degraded by sunlight at the end of their life?

Thanks
Don Matthews

Mitre 10 Bayswater VIC

2009-08-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Bayswater VIC
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tomick@bayswatertimber.com.au
dateThu, Aug 20, 2009 at 2:59 PMsubjectRecycling poly rainwater tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Bayswater,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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frommick <mick@bayswatertimber.com.au>toDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>
dateSat, Aug 22, 2009 at 7:51 AMsubjectRE: Recycling poly rainwater tank

Hi Don,

Thanks for the inquiry, I have spoken to one of my tank suppliers (Melbourne Roto moulders) and he said that they have tested tanks in full sun in Queensland and after 18 years the tank has only slight surface degradation with an estimated life of 35+ years.He also said he can organize as a service to take tanks back to recycle.I hope this information is of some help to you, if you tell me what size you are after I can email you a quote.

Regards
Michael Vanderkolk
Bayswater Mitre10

Mitre 120 Kingscote SA

2009-06-22T23:20:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Kingscote SA (Linden Lea)
Retailer
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On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:49 AM, Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> wrote:

Dear Mitre 10 Linden Lea,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tolindenlea@bigpond.com
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:38 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tolindenlea@bigpond.com
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:23 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Complete Tanks and Pumps (SA)

2009-06-17T23:09:00.000-07:00

Complete tanks and pumps
Supplier
Salisbury SA
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towatertanks1000@bigpond.com
dateThu, Jun 11, 2009 at 5:27 PMsubjectRecycling of UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Complete Tanks and Pumps,

I notice you sell Total Poly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.
I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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fromwatertanks1000@bigpond.comtoDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>
dateTue, Jun 16, 2009 at 12:48 PMsubjectRe: Recycling of UV degraded poly tankmailed-bybigpond.com

Hi Don,

Recycling of your old tank at the end of it useful life should not be a problem. A poly tank will have many years of trouble free life. tHey come with a 10 year manufacturer guarantee and are designed to meet Australian standards.

You would need to contact your local council to find out where you can take your tank when are done with it.
Cheers

--Complete Tanks and Pumps175 Salisbury HwySalisbury SA 5108ph 8281 2266 fax 8281 2299watertanks1000@bigpond.com
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Mitre 10 Glenunga SA

2009-06-11T18:43:00.001-07:00

Mitre 10 (Barrow and Bench)
Glenunga SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toglenunga@barrowandbench.com
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:12 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Glenunga ,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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from Don Matthews
<donmatthews7@gmail.com>toglenunga@barrowandbench.com
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:41 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromOffice Glenunga Mitre10 <glenunga@barrowandbench.com>toDon Matthews <Wed">donmatthews7@gmail.com>Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 2:36 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tank

Good Afternoon Don,

We have forwarded the email onto Teampoly and are waiting for there reply but it would be easier for you to contact them direct.

Thankyou

Elleanor
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toOffice Glenunga Mitre10 <glenunga@barrowandbench.com>
dateThu, Jun 18, 2009 at 3:33 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Hi Elleanor,

I will await your reply from Teampoly which you should have received back by now, yes? Could you forward it to me? If they haven't replied to you could you chase them up ?
Thanks
Don Matthews
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fromOffice Glenunga Mitre10 <glenunga@barrowandbench.com>toDon Matthews <Fri">donmatthews7@gmail.com>Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 2:22 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tank

Hi Don

We are advised you must contact Teampoly direct for this information as they have all the approiate information. We are only able to assist with the sales.
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toOffice Glenunga Mitre10 <glenunga@barrowandbench.com>
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:05 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Hello again Elleanor,

I'm puzzled why Teampoly say (which you seem to go along with) that it is me the customer who has to contact them. The responsibility of providing advice and answering questions on products is clearly the responsibilty of the retailer is it not?

To say "we are only able to assist with the sales" tells me Mitre 10 Glenunga have no interest or concern in any potential environmental problem Teampoly tanks might cause produce further down the track and that all Mitre 10 Glenunga are interested in is sales and the dollar. This is not a very responsible attitude to be taking.

Please ask Teampoly what they advise you tell customers about the recyclability of their tanks when degraded by UV at the end of their life and forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation

Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Barossa SA

2009-06-11T18:40:00.001-07:00

Mitre 10
Barossa SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tocraig.dodman@communitystore.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:10 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Barossa ,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> tocraig.dodman@communitystore.com.au Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:41 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.
Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> tocraig.dodman@communitystore.com.auTue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:32 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Barmera SA

2009-06-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Barmera SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>totrishws@smithgroupmitre10.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:07 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Barmera ,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>totrishws@smithgroupmitre10.com.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:40 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>totrishws@smithgroupmitre10.com.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:25 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Naracoorte SA

2009-06-11T18:31:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10 (Wennerbom and Hoole)
Naracoorte SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towenn@bigpond.net.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:01 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Naracoorte,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towenn@bigpond.net.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:40 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com
hide details Jun 17 (6 days ago) Reply

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>towenn@bigpond.net.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:25 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Virginia SA

2009-06-11T18:28:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Virginia SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tovirginiamitre10@bigpond.com
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:58 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Virginia,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tovirginiamitre10@bigpond.com
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:39 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com
hide details Jun 17 (6 days ago) Reply

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tovirginiamitre10@bigpond.com
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:25 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Salisbury SA

2009-06-11T18:24:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10 (Timco Timberland)
Salisbury SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toben@timcotimberland.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:55 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Salisbury,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toben@timcotimberland.com.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:39 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toben@timcotimberland.com.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:24 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Normanville SA

2009-06-11T18:23:00.001-07:00

Mitre 10
Normanville SA
Retailer
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Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tospil@ozemail.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:53 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Normanville,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tospil@ozemail.com.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:39 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tospil@ozemail.com.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:24 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

2009-06-11T18:20:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10 (Manns)
Port Adelaide SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tojarrod@mannsmitre10.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:50 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Manns Mitre 10,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tojarrod@mannsmitre10.com.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:38 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com
hide details Jun 17 (6 days ago) Reply

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tojarrod@mannsmitre10.com.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:24 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Findon SA

2009-06-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Findon SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tomichael@findonmitre10.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:45 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Findon,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tomichael@findonmitre10.com.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:37 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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Reply Don Matthews to michael show details 5:23 PM (22 hours ago) Reply
fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tomichael@findonmitre10.com.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:23 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Balhannah SA

2009-06-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10
Balhannah
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tokit@balcoop.com.au
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:42 AMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Balhannah,

I believe you sell Teampoly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tokit@balcoop.com.au
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:37 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com
hide details Jun 17 (6 days ago) Reply

Would you please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tokit@balcoop.com.au
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:23 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Mitre 10 Monbulk VIC

2009-06-11T17:59:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10 (Murphys Mitre 10)
Monbulk VIC
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>topaulm@murphysmitre10.com
dateFri, Jun 12, 2009 at 10:29 AMsubjectRecycling of UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Paul

I notice you sell Total Poly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me.

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>topaulm@murphysmitre10.com
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:36 AMsubjectRe: Recycling of UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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from Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>topaulm@murphysmitre10.com
dateMon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:22 PMsubjectRe: Recycling of UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Total Poly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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No response

Mitre 10 Happy Valley SA

2009-06-11T17:37:00.000-07:00

Mitre 10 (Barrow and Bench)
Happy Valley SA
Retailer
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tohappyvalley@barrowandbench.com
dateThu, Jun 11, 2009 at 5:31 PMsubjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Mitre 10 Happy Valley

I notice you sell Total Poly plastic rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tohappyvalley@barrowandbench.com
dateWed, Jun 17, 2009 at 11:36 AMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Thankyou,
Don Matthews
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> tohappyvalley@barrowandbench.com Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 5:21 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell a customer like me asking if their tanks can be recycled when UV- degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. Please forward their response on to me at donmatthews7@gmail.com

Thanking you in anticipation
Don Matthews
Concerned Individual
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Police have banned further questioning to the South Australian Mitre 10 chain (S/C Jepps Sturt Police). Why? Are people beginning to feel uncomfortable with my investigations?

Total Poly VIC

2009-05-24T21:09:00.000-07:00

Total Poly
Manufacturer
? Vic
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fromDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tolisa@totalpoly.com.au
dateMon, May 25, 2009 at 1:37 PM subjectRecycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Dear Lisa,

I notice you manufacture rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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Roofing Options VIC

2009-05-12T20:52:00.000-07:00

Supplier/installer
Coburg Vic
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Dear Glen,

I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if they can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life. Could you please advise if your poly tanks can be recycled when degraded by sunlight at the end of their life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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M2RAINTANKS REFUSING TO RESPOND

2009-04-26T23:51:00.000-07:00

m2raintanks refusing to respond to questions on recycling poly tanks. Why?

m2raintanks (www.m2raintanks.com.au) is a Melbourne supplier/installer of various tanks, including poly. As a retailer they have a responsibility to provide information to the public on their products . If they don’t know I expect them to contact the manufacturer and get back to me with the requested information. They are ignoring me.

What do you think? leave a comment or email me donmatthews@gmail.com

Evidence

fromDon Matthews
toinfo@m2raintanks.com.au

Feb 24, 2009
subjectRecycling UV degraded poly tank
mailed-bygmail.com

Dear m2raintanks,

I notice you supply a large range of poly rainwater tanks and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if it can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life.

Thanks for your help
Don Matthews
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No response
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fromDon Matthews donmatthews7@gmail.com
toinfo@m2raintanks.com.au
Mar 4, 2009
Re: Recycling UV degraded poly tanks
mailed-bygmail.com

I have not heard back from you. Is there a problem?

Don
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No response
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fromDon Matthews donmatthews7@gmail.com
toinfo@m2raintanks.com.au
Mar 10, 2009
subjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tank
mailed-bygmail.com

Dear m2tanks

I have emailed you twice about recycling poly tanks. Why haven't I received a reply???

Don Matthews
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No response
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fromDon Matthews
toinfo@m2raintanks.com.au
date Mar 23, 2009
subjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tank
mailed-bygmail.com

To: Managing Director m2raintanks
From: Don Matthews

Dear Sir/Madam,

As an environmentally concerned member of the public I have asked on three occasions (24 Feb, 4 March, 10 March) for advice on whether the poly tanks you sell can be recycled at the end of their life when degraded by sunlight.

Could you please explain why I am being ignored and not given the courtesy of an acknowledgement or reply?

Don Matthews
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No response
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fromDon Matthews
to info@m2raintanks.com.au

dateFri, Mar 27, 2009 at 2:38 PM
subjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tank
mailed-bygmail.com

Please acknowledge and respond to my email.

Don Matthews
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18 April No response
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AUSTRALIAN POLY TANK CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS GROUP
The Great Australian Poly Tank Debate
http://thegreataustralianpolytankdebate.blogspot.com

Mitre 10 Blackwood SA

2009-04-21T00:12:00.001-07:00

Mitre 10
Blackwood SA
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from Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> toblwd@balcoop.com.au
Apr 21, 2009 subject Recycling UV degraded poly tank mailed-bygmail.com

Dear Rohan,

I noticed your advert for Teampoly poly rainwater tanks in our local The Blackwood Times (April 2009) and wondered if you could help me. I am thinking of buying a poly tank but would like to know if they can be recycled when it eventually is broken down by sunlight. I would like to think I was doing the right thing by the environment in buying a tank which can be recycled at the end of its life. Could you please advise if Teampoly's tanks can be recycled when degraded by sunlight at the end of their life.

Thanks for your help,
Don Matthews
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Don its Mark we had this conversation yesterday you need to take this up with team poly here is there email address www.teampoly.com.au
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Mark,

I'm going to need a response back from Teampoly via Mitre 10. Responsibility for providing information back to the public on products rests with the retailer. You can't put this back on the customer. Also this is important information you need to have at your fingertips these days because people are becoming more environment-conscious and wanting to know if plastic products they are buying can be recycled at the end of their life. Could you please contact Teampoly and ask what they advise you tell customers who ask whether their tanks can be recycled when degraded by sunlight at the end of their life.

Thanks
Don
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fromBlackwood M10 <blwd@balcoop.com.au>toDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>
dateWed, May 6, 2009 at 5:53 PMsubjectRE: Recycling UV degraded poly tank

Don surely you would appreciate the need for water storage. Both companies who make them and customers who buy them need an alternative, do you have one?. The Murray river is at a critical low and these people are making an effort, yet you criticise them for making a positive difference for the environment. It makes no sense for you to single out rainwater tanks when the irrigation products that you purchase are made from a similar product that can’t be recycled .You have already spoken to team poly and other manufactures, these tanks have been approved by the Australian government. I suggest you take it up with them that is your right as a consumer. Mark
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Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>toBlackwood M10 <mailto:blwd@balcoop.com.au 12, 2009 at 4:47 PMsubjectRe: Recycling UV degraded poly tankmailed-bygmail.com

Mark,

You have raised some interesting points worth discussing at another time but you seem to be evading a very simple request from an enquiring member of the public wanting to know if the Teampoly tanks you sell can be recycled when degraded by sunlight at the end of their life. All you need to do is ring them up, ask them the question saying a customer was asking a question I don't know the answer to and see what they advise you to tell this customer. Then just email me back with their reply. Simple. It's your responsibility as a retailer. All the other points you raise are red herrings and irrelevant to my enquiry.

Cheers
Don
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fromBlackwood M10 <blwd@balcoop.com.au>toDon Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> May 14, 2009 at 11:31 AMsubjectRE: Recycling UV degraded poly tank

Team poly have said their tanks are able to be recycled at the end of their life, quite often they are turned into trough’s. If this harassment continues it will become a police matter.

Mark
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RELN PLASTICS REFUSING TO ANSWER

2009-04-20T22:44:00.000-07:00

Reln Plastics refusing to answer questions on 'recyclability' of poly tanks.
Nigel Nattrass Managing Director of major NSW manufacturer Reln Plastics will not come out and answer my questions. He will not email me with a response to a view going around that UV-degraded poly tanks cannot be recycled. I have tried several times but I keep being ingnored.

What do you think? Can you help me get a response? Leave a comment or email me donmatthews7@gmail.com
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Evidence

from Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> mailto:to nigelnattrass@reln.com.au Mar 24, 2009 subject Recycling UV degraded poly tank mailed-bygmail.com

To: Nigel Nattrass Managing Director Reln Plastics

Dear Nigel,

There is an opinion going around that UV-degraded poly tanks cannot be recycled, that sunlight breaks the plastic down until it becomes brittle, falls apart and loses all the properties which enable it to be remoulded and recycled. As Managing Director of Reln Plastics I would be interested in your view on this. If degraded plastic cannot be recycled I see a potential environmental problem ahead when millions of degraded tanks will need disposing of at the end of their life.

Regards
Don Mattthews
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No response
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from Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> to nigelnattrass@reln.com.au Apr 1, 2009 Re: Recycling UV degraded poly tank mailed-bygmail.com

Nigel

Do you have a response for me?

Don
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No response
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from Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com> to nigelnattrass@reln.com.au Apr 6, 2009 at 10:48 Re: Recycling UV degraded poly tank mailed-bygmail.com

Nigel,

I am still waiting .

Don Matthews
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No response. So be it.
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Reln website http://www.reln.com.au/

Environmental Responsibility

Environmental responsibility has been one of the cornerstones of Reln's development. All Reln's proprietary range of products are made mostly from polypropylene or polyethylene. Of all the polymers used by the plastics industry, polypropylene and polyethylene have the most viable second-life application and are the most easily sourced from the waste stream.

Reln pioneered the use of recycled plastic plastic in Australia and is now one of its leading consumers. Unless required by a product's unique specifications, Reln routinely uses recycled plastic in its products. Reln's program development team emphasises environmentally responsible solutions to meet its corporate client's needs. Reln's contributions to waste-minimisation and recycling have garnered significant recognition and numerous awards. Reln has developed strong corporate relationships with leading environmental organisations such as Landcare Australia, Keep Australia Beautiful, and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as Government health departments and local governments.

Reln's line of recycling products are now distributed by more than 350 local governments in Australia.
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Advanced Plastic Recyclers Australia (SA)

2009-04-14T20:59:00.000-07:00

Recycler
Adelaide SA
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from Don Matthews <donmatthews7@gmail.com>tochris@a-p-r.com.au
Apr 15, 2009 subjectRecycling UV degraded polyethylene tanks mailed-bygmail.com

Dear Chris,

As a recycler of plastics I am wondering if you can help me with some research am doing into recycling UV degraded poly rainwater tanks. Can degraded plastic be recycled? There are views around saying it can and others saying it can't. Can you shed any light on this? Have you recycled any degraded tanks or plastic?

Thanks for any help or clarification you can offer.
Don Matthews
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