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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Yesteryear's Recycling Compared To Today's
Back in the days..
Things that are an improvement..
Several Good Reasons For Going Organic
According to THIS RODALE INSTITUTE BOOKLET, the best reason to buy organic food isn't because it tastes better. Perhaps not even that it's healthier for you.
The best reason is because up to 41% of fossil fuels used on farms goes toward nitrogen fertilizers.
By using organic means proponents claim they can produce the same yields. They further point out by using a layer of composting materials, instead of chemical fertilizers, the materials have a greater ability to absorb and hold moisture in dry weather.
The study also mentioned the chemical processing plants needed to create the non-organic fertilizers can lead to further usage of fossil fuels and their resultant green house effects.
Further the report pointed out that petro-fertilizers tend to destroy the natural bacteria that produce nutrients. This in itself requires re-applications to sustain their usefulness. Good for the companies that sell them, but this adds additonal expenses for the farmer.
They concluded,
These are the results of a 30 year study conducted by The Rodale Institute
(one mile west of Maxatawny)
The 2011 USDA Organic Farming Systems Conference
Dr. John Reganold, Washington State University
"Comparing Organic and Conventional Agriculture in the U.S:
What Can We Measure?"
March 16, 2011
Dr. John Reganold, Washington State University
"Comparing Organic and Conventional Agriculture in the U.S:
What Can We Measure?"
March 16, 2011
Updated 10:25 AM
After Thoughts
After Thoughts
I personally can attest to the value of organics. For years I bought the bagged fertilizers. Some which required 4 applications a year. Now knowing they can kill off naturally occurring bacteria in the soil I can see why.
I was amazed the first year how green the grass was becoming. In addition I never had to reseed like I had been doing every spring.
I realize some of you folks have large yards that would require a lot of effort and compost. Think about how many times you've fertilized over the years. The mushroom composting effort is a once and done thing. At least it was in my case. PLUS it is also a one time expense.
The thing I'd caution against buying is the loose mushroom compose that hasn't been treated and has been stored outside. Those can contain pests and weeds.
If your not convinced, try a small area. I think you will be surprised how well it works.
Here's more information about 'Mushroom Compost'
We also bought one of those small backyard enclosed compost bins. We used some of our food scraps to fertilize our garden. That too worked out very well for us this year.
Just make sure it's enclosed. Like this one
Power of Private Charity
Video Courtesy Reason TV
10/16/2011
Video Courtesy CBS News 'Sunday Morning'
Planned Obsolescence Generates Tons Of Toxic E-Waste
Somebody please explain to me why my six year old $624 printer is a throwaway?The red and yellow 'print heads' are printing spotty despite repeated cleaning soakings. Other then that my printer/scanner/copier/fax machine works just fine.
First the manufacturer provided no updated drivers for my Windows 7 operating system. Now they want to charge me $40 apiece to replace those heads. Assuming the others are not soon far behind, it would cost me $160 to replace them all.
Keep in mind these are not the ink cartridges which cost an additional $61.98 + shipping for both one color cart and one black ink cartridge!
So what we're saying is they want me to spend for an unsupported printer over $220 to keep it up and running!
AND YET
A whole new Windows 7 supported all-in-one with (free shipping) would be $79.99. And it doesn't use those $40 apiece 'ink jets'.
I just hate to add to the toxic electronic trash accumulating throughout the worldMany tons of e-waste could be eliminated if manufactures would continue product support for many of our perfectly fine electronic components beyond a few years instead of "Planned Obsolescence"!
How many cell phones were you forced to throw away?
Watch The PBS 'FRONTLINE' Special-
(20:29 Minutes)
It's important to watch this.
The video mentions another way personal information can be stolen
Nuclear Energy Is Far From Clean
For a long time I've supported solar and wind turbines as the best means of meeting our energy needs. There is no such thing as truly clean burning of fossil fuels. It is true gas powered turbines are the cleanest and most efficient energy means onsite at the power plant. The problem is the need to drill for gas in the first place. In many cases through questionable fracking methods.
Such is the same when mining for uranium. If you think fracking for gas is a negative, try and imagine potentially having radioactivity dispersed within those chemicals which are then stored below ground. Further realize most spent rods have no place to be stored. Many (if not most) nuclear power plants store them on property.
According to an article published by ProPublica they explain the perils of uranium mining. Among which they explain how waste by-products are stored deep underground in water reservoirs. Reservoirs that at one time the government never thought ranchers would ever have need for in their quests for clean water. The article also points out that the EPA has granted a huge number of regulatory exemptions throughout the country. I don't want to make this post longer then it has to be and urge anyone interested to read the article.
Mining In The Black Hills Of South Dakota
If you think this is only a problem for folks living in Midwestern areas of the United States, think again!
November 12, 2012
WAVY TV-10 Virginia
Hence I'm reaffirming my support for wind and solar generation methods. It may not solve all our immediate needs. However, each megawatt we can eliminate generated by pollutants is a step in the right direction.
Such is the same when mining for uranium. If you think fracking for gas is a negative, try and imagine potentially having radioactivity dispersed within those chemicals which are then stored below ground. Further realize most spent rods have no place to be stored. Many (if not most) nuclear power plants store them on property.
According to an article published by ProPublica they explain the perils of uranium mining. Among which they explain how waste by-products are stored deep underground in water reservoirs. Reservoirs that at one time the government never thought ranchers would ever have need for in their quests for clean water. The article also points out that the EPA has granted a huge number of regulatory exemptions throughout the country. I don't want to make this post longer then it has to be and urge anyone interested to read the article.
If you think this is only a problem for folks living in Midwestern areas of the United States, think again!
WAVY TV-10 Virginia
Hence I'm reaffirming my support for wind and solar generation methods. It may not solve all our immediate needs. However, each megawatt we can eliminate generated by pollutants is a step in the right direction.
Meatless Alternative To The Gyro
The secret to a great tasting gyro isn't in the meat that used. Rather it's in the sauce. The actual meat (like most all meats), have very little flavor.
The sauce is called Tzatziki. It's a Greek mixture made up of Yogurt (the high grade stuff is made from sheep or goat milk). The basic ingredients in most gryo sauces are garlic, salt, olive oil and pepper.
Nothing could be easier then to quickly fry up a pouch of Morning Star (vegan) beef strips. Then throw them in a wrap. You will never taste the difference. That's the way we do it.
Quick, easy and healthier.
The sauce is called Tzatziki. It's a Greek mixture made up of Yogurt (the high grade stuff is made from sheep or goat milk). The basic ingredients in most gryo sauces are garlic, salt, olive oil and pepper.
Nothing could be easier then to quickly fry up a pouch of Morning Star (vegan) beef strips. Then throw them in a wrap. You will never taste the difference. That's the way we do it.
Quick, easy and healthier.
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