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TritonSean
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Boat Name: Jenny Marie, #308
Boat Type: 1963 Pearson Triton
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Heat Shrink Plastic

Post by TritonSean »

does anyone know if the plastic used to heat shrink boats can be recycled ?

lets hope so....

Sean
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earlylight
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Boat Type: 1982 Sabre 34 MK I
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Re: Heat Shrink Plastic

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Most boatyards in my area have someone who comes around and picks up all the shrink-wrap in late May or early June. Check with some of the yards in your area.
Dick Coerse
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galleywench
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Re: Heat Shrink Plastic

Post by galleywench »

Dr. Shrink has a recycling program that I use:

http://www.dr-shrink.com/Store_ProductD ... 57IGF113I8
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