[Save] Fwd: Computer dust testing?

[mslow@MIT.EDU]

Hey,

Sounds like fun to you?  Please email me if interested so that I could compile a
list of names.  G'd day!

Manshi

----- Forwarded message from Kara Reeve <kreeve at cleanwater.org> -----
    Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 15:41:54 -0500
    From: Kara Reeve <kreeve at cleanwater.org>
Reply-To: Kara Reeve <kreeve at cleanwater.org>
 Subject: Computer dust testing?
      To: mslow at mit.edu

Hi Manshi,
I have a unique opportunity for SAVE---The Computer Take Back Campaign will
be testing the dust on computers for the presence of BFRs (brominated flame
retardants) which are used in the plastic casings of computers to keep them
from catching on fire.  BFRs are showing up in the environment in
increasing levels, and we want to see if they are off-gassing from
computers. We will be swiping dust off computers next week, which
corresponds with the campaign's national week of action.  The findings of
the tests will be published in a report to be released later this
spring.  Do you think SAVE would like to collaborate and be part of the
testing?  We will provide all materials and protocol, you just need to
supply some computers (preferably in a computer lab) and some people to
help out.  Please get back to me as soon as you can.
Also, I've been working with some of the administration at MIT to develop
procurement guidelines that will include the take back of computers--I can
catch you up to speed, if you like.

Feel free to call: 617-338-8131 (work)  or 617-372-4989 (my mobile).
Thanks,
Kara




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