Watchdog Consultant Apologizes for Personal Attacks in E-Waste Exporting Article

Recent statements from a BAN consultant prove exporting really is a hot button topic in the recycling industry.

Robin Ingenthron and Willie Cade weighed in on the environmental risks of exporting and the relevancy of the Basel Convention in a Sept. 21 Patch article. After the article was published BAN Consultant Donald Summers had some harsh words for the men. Words he says he regrets.

"In the heat of the moment, regarding an issue about which there are strong passions on both sides, I made improper comments about Willie Cade and Robin Ingenthron," Summer said. "I completely withdrawal these comments about their character, apologize publicly to both gentleman,  and regret confusing the genuine policy debate at issue here with inappropriate and stupid personal attacks."

BAN founder Jim Puckett said he was out of the country when Summers' comments were published, but issued a statement separating the watchdog's views from the consultant's.

BAN disassociates itself completely with all statements made to you by our business consultant Mr. Donald Summers.We did not and would never authorize such statements and do not hold them to be true. Donald has apologized to all affected parties for his statements.

Cade said he accepts Summers' apology.

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