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Author Topic: Film-Tech recycling program Galen Murphy-Fahlgren Master Film Handler Posts: 405 From: Canton, MI, USA Registered: Oct 2007 posted 08-24-2008 04:41 PM                     Are you still doing this? The information page and the recycling form are dated several years ago, and I am interested in participating.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 08-24-2008 07:40 PM                     Yes, the program is still active and we have no plans to discontinue it at this point.  |  IP: Logged System Notices Forum Watchdog / Soup Nazi Posts: 215 Registered: Apr 2004 posted 09-04-2009 02:30 AM                 It has been 375 days since the last post.  |  IP: Logged Ron Curran Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 504 From: Springwood NSW Australia Registered: Feb 2006 posted 09-04-2009 02:30 AM                        Is there anything we can do with the boxes of empty FilmGuard bottles we have in Australia?  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 09-04-2009 09:04 AM                     The shipping costs prohibit it.  |  IP: Logged Ron Curran Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 504 From: Springwood NSW Australia Registered: Feb 2006 posted 09-06-2009 03:46 AM                        Thanks Brad, the issue is the environment. You and I don't like being told how to run our business, so please ignore this suggestion (as I know you will) if it is not practical. If you ship FilmGuard to overseas dealers in bulk (say 4 gal containers) local cinemas could return their bottles (maybe 6 at a time) for re-filling. I am pretty sure that all of the cinemas using the product would be happy to know that we have reduced waste. I don't know anyone using it who is a cheapskate. I recently guided a projectionist at an opposition cinema obtain some of the stuff because he was concerned about presentation while his management wasn't. If our local supplier can then make a bit more money from the product we will be delighted. IMHO film has a few more years life outside USA so your product might survive here longer than you anticipate.  |  IP: Logged Steve Guttag We forgot the crackers Gromit!!! Posts: 12814 From: Annapolis, MD Registered: Dec 1999 posted 09-06-2009 09:21 AM                     I think an issue of the bulk supplying is the potential for non-Film Guard to be supplied by "dealers." One thing that has changed over the years is that the boxes are now sealed to denote the lack of tampering. I'm pretty sure one could have, in the past, bought FG in bulk. Steve  |  IP: Logged System Notices Forum Watchdog / Soup Nazi Posts: 215 Registered: Apr 2004 posted 08-05-2011 01:17 AM                 It has been 697 days since the last post.  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 08-05-2011 01:17 AM                     For those theaters still running film, yes we are still offering the recycling program. Please note the new form and address (you may need to refresh your page if you do not see a "Carrollton, TX" address: Click here  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 06-22-2012 07:50 PM                     The Film-Tech Recycling Program will end on September 30, 2012.  |  IP: Logged

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