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[email protected] November 25th 17 03:57 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...trys-arrogance

Joerg[_2_] November 25th 17 04:10 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 
On 2017-11-25 06:57, wrote:


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...trys-arrogance


It's sad. They should have at least had the wisdom to donate those
discarded bicycles to an underdeveloped country where even one lone
bicycle in the family can make the difference between being able to earn
a couple of bucks a day or not, and feeding the family. There are still
people in this world who have to schlepp their produce to market on
foot, over lots of miles.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

[email protected] November 25th 17 09:45 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 
look around, the lot is for recycling

Joerg[_2_] November 25th 17 09:57 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 
On 2017-11-25 12:45, wrote:
look around, the lot is for recycling


Yeah, right, into the crusher, sort, melt. The usual. If you take a look
at the height of the pile it becomes obvious that the bicycles were
likely literally thrown onto that pile without any care whether they'd
be damaged. Many won't even have a straight frame anymore.

This is how it's done right:

http://www.keeploupbasinbeautiful.or...life-to-bikes/

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

[email protected] November 26th 17 01:16 AM

Bike Share graveyard
 
recycling en mass is industrial practice for costs. needs a buyer, short shipping.

what's the Chinese cost stripping one bicycle ? or is this necessary with a 'sorter' post crush ?


John B.[_3_] November 26th 17 04:00 AM

Bike Share graveyard
 
On Sat, 25 Nov 2017 07:10:34 -0800, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-11-25 06:57, wrote:


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...trys-arrogance


It's sad. They should have at least had the wisdom to donate those
discarded bicycles to an underdeveloped country where even one lone
bicycle in the family can make the difference between being able to earn
a couple of bucks a day or not, and feeding the family. There are still
people in this world who have to schlepp their produce to market on
foot, over lots of miles.


The thrifty Japanese sell used bicycles in container sized lots. See:
http://www.japanusedbicycles.com/
--
Cheers,

John B.


[email protected] November 26th 17 06:00 AM

Bike Share graveyard
 
On Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 8:00:51 PM UTC-7, John B. wrote:
On Sat, 25 Nov 2017 07:10:34 -0800, Joerg
wrote:

On 2017-11-25 06:57, wrote:


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...trys-arrogance


It's sad. They should have at least had the wisdom to donate those
discarded bicycles to an underdeveloped country where even one lone
bicycle in the family can make the difference between being able to earn
a couple of bucks a day or not, and feeding the family. There are still
people in this world who have to schlepp their produce to market on
foot, over lots of miles.


The thrifty Japanese sell used bicycles in container sized lots. See:
http://www.japanusedbicycles.com/
--
Cheers,

John B.


AAA john... Our used Japanese bicycles are in perfect condition and our prices are unbeatable and affordable.

Ned Mantei[_2_] November 26th 17 02:28 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 
On 25-11-17 16:10, Joerg wrote:
On 2017-11-25 06:57, wrote:



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...trys-arrogance



It's sad. They should have at least had the wisdom to donate those
discarded bicycles to an underdeveloped country where even one lone
bicycle in the family can make the difference between being able to earn
a couple of bucks a day or not, and feeding the family. There are still
people in this world who have to schlepp their produce to market on
foot, over lots of miles.


There is a very good program in Switzerland for recycling bicycles. You
can donate your no-longer-needed bike at any of ca. 500 collection
points in Switzerland. Then the organization Velafrica checks them out.
Those that are still usable, or can be brought into usable condition,
are partly disassembled and loaded into shipping containers. See
http://http://velafrica.ch/en/What-we-do/Export for an example of how
such a container looks when it's loaded.

The program doesn't end when bikes are delivered. To quote the website:
"Recycled bicycles from Switzerland are highly popular in Africa. They
are sturdier than the bicycles from China which are available on the
local market and, frequently, also cheaper. Each and every bicycle
however needs to be repaired and maintained. That's why Velafrica also
trains bicycle mechanics, establishes workshops and ensures that spare
parts and tools are replenished. Jobs, training and income opportunities
in the region are created. The population gets access to affordable and
robust bicycles. These wheels from Switzerland create opportunities."

For an example of how valuable a bike can be, see
http://velafrica.ch/en/What-we-do/Mobilise



Ned

[email protected] November 26th 17 02:33 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 
Bike recycle increases African desertification ! Global warming .... overpop...


Joerg[_2_] November 26th 17 05:00 PM

Bike Share graveyard
 
On 2017-11-26 05:28, Ned Mantei wrote:
On 25-11-17 16:10, Joerg wrote:
On 2017-11-25 06:57, wrote:


https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...trys-arrogance



It's sad. They should have at least had the wisdom to donate those
discarded bicycles to an underdeveloped country where even one lone
bicycle in the family can make the difference between being able to
earn a couple of bucks a day or not, and feeding the family. There are
still people in this world who have to schlepp their produce to market
on foot, over lots of miles.


There is a very good program in Switzerland for recycling bicycles. You
can donate your no-longer-needed bike at any of ca. 500 collection
points in Switzerland. Then the organization Velafrica checks them out.
Those that are still usable, or can be brought into usable condition,
are partly disassembled and loaded into shipping containers. See
http://http://velafrica.ch/en/What-we-do/Export for an example of how
such a container looks when it's loaded.


This link doesn't work.


The program doesn't end when bikes are delivered. To quote the website:
"Recycled bicycles from Switzerland are highly popular in Africa. They
are sturdier than the bicycles from China which are available on the
local market and, frequently, also cheaper. Each and every bicycle
however needs to be repaired and maintained. That's why Velafrica also
trains bicycle mechanics, establishes workshops and ensures that spare
parts and tools are replenished. Jobs, training and income opportunities
in the region are created. The population gets access to affordable and
robust bicycles. These wheels from Switzerland create opportunities."

For an example of how valuable a bike can be, see
http://velafrica.ch/en/What-we-do/Mobilise


That is exactly how it should be done. Not just providing aid year after
year but educating the local people so they can maintain some stuff
themselves.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/


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