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Grossman did not specifically value either the Sentinel EPE
Recycler or the Sentinel EPS Recycler. However, as previously
stated, Grossman concluded that existing technology was available
that provided equivalent capability of recycling polyethylene and
polystyrene. Specifically regarding the Sentinel EPS recycler,
Grossman also concluded that recycling equipment that achieved
the same result as the Sentinel EPS recycler sold for about
$50,000 during the relevant period.
2. Lindstrom
Lindstrom graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
From 1956 until 1989, Lindstrom worked for Arthur D. Little, Inc.
in the areas of process and product evaluation and improvement
and new product development, with special emphasis on plastics,
elastomers, and fibers. At the time of trial, Lindstrom
continued to pursue these areas as a consultant.
In his report, Lindstrom determined that several different
types of equipment capable of recycling expanded polyethylene
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
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