Agreed Dave, far too much packaging on everything, I'd rather have everything wrapped up in brown paper which is easily bio-degradable. I shoulda been born in the late 1800's!! x
once again my OH says that she misses seeing pure white nappies drying on a washing line,what have we got now nappies that could take over 100yrs to decompose.And when you think of the number of babies around the world then that is a lot to dispose of.It really does not bear thinking about.I can understand that in modernday it's the convenience of it all and would proove to difficult to change.
I think climate change is a big factor in gardening these last few years and also the increase vegetable prices due to this and of course population explosion.I also think people could do more to grow their own fruit and veg(keep Hens) even in a small garden.I have saved a lot by growing my own and eggs from my daughters hens.It is sad to see so many apple and pear trees laden with fruit that is wasted .
I saw an add in a freecycle thread that was offering free apples plums and damson to who ever wanted them.at least they are not going to waste.The rising cost are making us go backwards in time because of the steep rises in price and fuel costs.Everything has to be delivered hence the rises in price to compensate for it.
Thought i would put in a couple of points to ponder.
1. if it takes a 100 years to decompose a nappy or carrier bag how long will it take to fill all the landfill sites ??? where dou you think the materials come from to make them in the first place ? are we just going round in circles ?
2. why when i go to my local landfill with my works veichle filled with recyclable materials from work and paying for landfill . They still insist it goes to the land fill and won't let me in the recycle section , i would still be paying land fill charges.
Please dont get me started about landfill sites,is there any wonder that people fly tip.
I do not condone this for one minute but you go to a tip and when you finaly find a slot to get into it,s YOU CANNOT PUT THAT IN THERE you need to go down to the other end,so its back and to until you finaly empty your vehicle.they drive me mad.and I feel sorry for some who can only tip several times in the year and need to have tickets.what the hell is all that about?
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Agreed Dave, far too much packaging on everything, I'd rather have everything wrapped up in brown paper which is easily bio-degradable. I shoulda been born in the late 1800's!! x
once again my OH says that she misses seeing pure white nappies drying on a washing line,what have we got now nappies that could take over 100yrs to decompose.And when you think of the number of babies around the world then that is a lot to dispose of.It really does not bear thinking about.I can understand that in modernday it's the convenience of it all and would proove to difficult to change.
Cotton nappies need washing at a high temp with detergent which is also not great for the environment, swings and roundabouts.
obviously it,s not for everyone,but i still think its a matter of convenience.
Ok a complete change of subject:- what is the benefits of hydroponics
I think climate change is a big factor in gardening these last few years and also the increase vegetable prices due to this and of course population explosion.I also think people could do more to grow their own fruit and veg(keep Hens) even in a small garden.I have saved a lot by growing my own and eggs from my daughters hens.It is sad to see so many apple and pear trees laden with fruit that is wasted .
I saw an add in a freecycle thread that was offering free apples plums and damson to who ever wanted them.at least they are not going to waste.The rising cost are making us go backwards in time because of the steep rises in price and fuel costs.Everything has to be delivered hence the rises in price to compensate for it.
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Thought i would put in a couple of points to ponder.
1. if it takes a 100 years to decompose a nappy or carrier bag how long will it take to fill all the landfill sites ??? where dou you think the materials come from to make them in the first place ? are we just going round in circles ?
2. why when i go to my local landfill with my works veichle filled with recyclable materials from work and paying for landfill . They still insist it goes to the land fill and won't let me in the recycle section , i would still be paying land fill charges.
Please dont get me started about landfill sites,is there any wonder that people fly tip.
I do not condone this for one minute but you go to a tip and when you finaly find a slot to get into it,s YOU CANNOT PUT THAT IN THERE you need to go down to the other end,so its back and to until you finaly empty your vehicle.they drive me mad.and I feel sorry for some who can only tip several times in the year and need to have tickets.what the hell is all that about?
My tip is great, really well organised and plenty of guys to give a hand with heavy stuff