[Greenbuilding] Recycling old porcelain

Justin Close justinclose at comcast.net
Thu May 31 02:45:57 CDT 2007


Does anyone know of any resources for reuse or recycling an old 
porcelain toilet?

It is old (from the 50's according to the stamp on the lid).  It 
functions.  It isn't leaky or broken.  (We recently replaced it with a 
new model, chosen with the help of the Canadian/Californian toilet study 
results that were mentioned on this list a while ago.  The wife thinks I 
am geeky for finding and using such a thing, but it flushes great!  :))

I remember reading or visiting a website about a place in Texas that is 
using old porcelain as an additive to an epoxy mass to create 
counters/floors, etc.  I don't know how much shipping something like 
this might be, though.  If there is anyone local that would be easier 
(Salem, OR, USA). 

Thanks,
Justin



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