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construction of the two machines was "nearly identical".
Further, Grossman concluded that the recycled polystyrene
produced by both machines would also be nearly identical. In
Grossman's opinion, neither the Japan Repro recycler nor the
Sentinel EPS recycler represented "a serious effort at recycling"
because the end-product from both machines was not completely
devolatilized and required further processing. It was also
Grossman's opinion that an individual who seriously wanted to
recycle would not purchase either of these machines.
Grossman's opinion regarding the Sentinel EPE recycler was
based on the descriptions of such recycler as set forth in the
writings of other professionals. Grossman neither tested nor
examined the Sentinel EPE recycler.
Finally, Grossman reported on the relationship between the
plastics industry and the petrochemical industry. Grossman noted
that although the development of the petrochemical industry is a
contributing factor in the growth of the plastics industry, the
two industries have a "remarkable degree of independence".
Grossman observed that the "oil crisis" in 1973 triggered "dire"
predictions about the future of plastics that had not been
fulfilled in 1981. Grossman stated that the cost of a plastic
product depends, in large part, on technology and the price of
alternative materials. Grossman's studies concluded that a 300-
percent increase in oil prices results in a 30-40 percent
increase in the cost of plastic.
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