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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

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
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Mitre 10 Blairgowie VIC

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

Mitre 10
Benalla VIC
Retailer
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from Don 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

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

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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Complete Tanks and Pumps (SA)

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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