Given the potentially catastrophic toxic sludge flood in Hungary I was wondering where most of the aluminum for bikes comes from. Are there companies that give consideration to sourcing aluminum from suppliers with good environmental records?
No,. Really?the mining company is trying to avoid the payment...
they plan on cleaning it up.i wonder if people are going to move back into that town, or if its gonna wind up like Chernobyl
Wow, that's sobering.some great pictures from the Big Picture
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/10/a_flood_of_toxic_sludge.html
That's absolutely insane.some great pictures from the Big Picture
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/10/a_flood_of_toxic_sludge.html
Don't forget the coal ash spill. Most of the US is powered by coal:That's absolutely insane.
Guinea has the largest supply thoughI think Australia is the biggest producer of Bauxite ore, which is what aluminum comes from after much electricity.
That's what happened to Jamaica, they were the top producer for a long time...Large supply but not up on production yet, huh? Anyone want to start a mining coop and rape a small nation?
I remember reading this a few weeks ago...Carbon fiber is the answer..or not
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/4512.html
Hmmm...here is some info on carbon fiber recycling: http://www.moldedfiberglass.com/library/news/MFG_CarbonFiber Reclamation.pdf
thats all i saw when i was there.That's what happened to Jamaica, they were the top producer for a long time...
Mr.Butch,President Obama.President Obama,Mr.Butch.When you pollute on that level, local government should be allowed to immediately seize all company assets and liquidate them to fix the damages. Utopia...here I come.
Would it have been better if I said "Better Hungary than Whistler?"you are an asshole...
There was a quote from a company right here in town I've never heard of. After reading their website M.I.T.http://www.emergingmit.com/services.html , I know why. They are way smartzor than I iz!here is some info on carbon fiber recycling: http://www.moldedfiberglass.com/library/news/MFG_CarbonFiber Reclamation.pdf
yep, I actually had that in my original post but edited it out. The guys from MIT came in and pitched their technology to my group at work about 6 month ago. Pretty impressive. I really like the net shape preforms. They would be good for a small frame builder. hint to all those out there.There was a quote from a company right here in town I've never heard of. After reading their website M.I.T.http://www.emergingmit.com/services.html , I know why. They are way smartzor than I iz!