Reusing and recycling accessories

[ScooterAsheville]

I did a few searches for keywords before posting this thread. I hope I didn't miss a thread that already suggests this.

I've been thinking about the whole concept of buying a blank Slate, then accessorizing. I'm mildly troubled by the idea of all the original parts going into dumps all across America. I have a few ideas for avoiding this, and maybe others (including Slate) have other ideas.

1. Slate can have a mildly incentivized "mail it back" program. Say I buy new interior trim. If I mail it back the original parts in the original packaging, maybe Slate gives me a 5% rebate on the new parts. Ideally, Slate would then reuse the returned parts in production.
2. Slate could mildly change their production process down the road to offer the most common accessories as a package. This complicates the build line, but maybe no so much. Say once a quarter Slate dedicates a whole week's production to building only "Fancy Slates". Like an interior trim upgrade with automatic windows, the nice trim upgrades, etc.
3. This site could have a "Swap" section where owners could swap parts they've replaced. For instance, somebody gets a fender ding. No biggie. Somebody on the site has that piece sitting in the garage and is happy to mail it postage due.
4. Maybe Slate could have a "how to recycle" section on their website for owners upgrading their vehicles.

My point is just that I can see a lot of bits and pieces going into the garbage bin. Anybody have other ideas?

 

[Imhotep]

I've been thinking about the whole concept of buying a blank Slate, then accessorizing. I'm mildly troubled by the idea of all the original parts going into dumps all across America.

Good point. We cannot rely on others to take the lead but we can control what we do as individuals. I would gladly swap with other Slate owners who don’t feel that they have to have new parts. This forum could serve as a launching pad for such an endeavor.

 

[Whitesands]

Ideally the dealer network they use to sell the trucks will send any replaced parts back to the factory. Although I can see some kind swap marketplace for other replaced accessories.