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were available and priced at approximately $50,000 in 1981.
Similarly, Lindstrom determined that several different types of
equipment capable of recycling expanded polystyrene were
available and priced between $25,000 and $100,000 in 1982.
Lindstrom found that, based on his research, "there were
available in 1981 commercial units that could be purchased for
$50,000 or less that were totally equal to the Sentinel EPE
recycler in function, product quality, and capacity." With
respect to the Sentinel EPS recycler, Lindstrom stated that
"several machines were available that could reprocess expanded
polystyrene into higher quality, more useful, higher value
product and these machines or processing systems cost $50,000 to
$100,000 in 1982."
Lindstrom examined the Japan Repro recycler, the Buss-Condux
Plastcompactor, and the Nelmor Regenolux. Lindstrom found that
these machines were functionally equivalent to the Sentinel EPS
recycler and were available in the years and at the prices
reported by Grossman, detailed supra. Lindstrom also reported
that various equipment companies, such as the Cumberland
Engineering Division of John Brown Plastics Machinery, were
willing to provide customized recycling programs to companies at
a minimum cost of $50,000.
Lindstrom found that in "average-use situations", the
Sentinel EPE recycler could process 200 pounds of plastic per
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